Articles - Security

Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid as a Business Owner

Imagine a day without computers. How would your remote team communicate? How would you transfer data? How would you communicate with customers and vendors? If your office has experienced some minor connection issues, then you know how frustrating this experience can be. In the event of a more ...

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5 Benefits of Supplementing Your IT Team with an MSP

Are you considering using a managed service provider or fractional IT team to help you meet your information technology needs? Whether you don’t have enough IT staff, have fluctuating demands, or are experiencing a problem outside of your expertise, supplementing your IT team can be extremely ...

Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

Oftentimes, larger corporations have the most grandiose security precautions while small businesses skip the extra security measures because they think they don’t need it or don’t have enough in their budget. With years of small business IT experience, our team at Premier IT has seen the effect of ...

Is Your Company's IT Department Understaffed?

It can be a challenging task to recognize when your company's IT department is understaffed, but it's imperative for ensuring the efficient and smooth functioning of your operations. We understand that identifying flaws within your organization can be uncomfortable, but ignoring the signs can lead ...

Choosing the Right Penetration Test for Your Business

In today's world, where cybersecurity threats are progressively sophisticated and common, it has become imperative for businesses to ensure the security of their systems. Organizations are increasingly required to conduct comprehensive security measures such as penetration testing for various ...

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How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams

Have you ever fallen prey to phishing scams? Whether you’ve seen them in passing or personally been a victim of a cybercrime, phishing is prevalent everywhere in the cyber world. So, how do you learn to recognize and defend against phishing attacks? With years of cybercrime experience, our experts at Premier IT are going to explain how commonplace scammers are, show you ...

What is a Penetration Test and Does Your Business Need One?

More and more small and midsize businesses are identifying the importance of implementing and maintaining up-to-date security software, processes and protocols to protect their company's data and information. However, many are not truly aware of how their employees and technology would react to an actual cyberattack. Penetration testing is the answer that can inform you ...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Reaches End of Support

When considering data security, compliance, and system reliability, a key date for many organizations has occurred - October 10, 2023 marking the end of support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. What does this mean for your organization and what are your next steps?

What's the Difference: Private Cloud Vs Public Cloud

Cloud computing is something most business owners have heard about in some way, as today’s customers expect things faster and more secure than ever. Utilizing the cloud allows a business to store, manage, and access data and applications over the internet. Not all clouds are the same, however, and understanding the difference between a public and private cloud is vital to ...

6 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs IT Support

Gone are the days of pen and paper record keeping and security being the lock on your filing cabinet. In today's environment, having an IT support team is no longer a 'nice to have' or something that only tech companies need worry about; from streamlining operations to improving customer experiences, the right IT infrastructure can support your business' growth and ...