If you become aware that a cyber-attack has been taken against your company, it is imperative action be taken immediately to mitigate the risk of loss to data, money, and other company assets. Time is of the essence. Take the following actions immediately: If applicable (funds were transferred/compromised), contact your bank. In the case of […]
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Ransomware attacks are constant and indiscriminate. Whether you run an SMB or a multinational corporation, your network is being actively targeted. A survey conducted in 2021 by cyber security firm Sophos found that nearly 37% of all businesses worldwide had been affected by a ransomware attack in the last year. The average ransom paid to […]
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Admit it—you have at least one password that is “passw0rd.” Or your address. Or your birthday. Or your daughter’s birthday. We’ve all done it. And in the early days of the Internet, you might’ve gotten away with it. If not, you likely didn’t have sensitive data online for a hacker to exploit. But the world […]
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MFA (Multifactor Authentication)—Because Strong Passwords Are Not Enough The scourge of recent high-level hacking has many businesses worried. Much of your most valuable data is now stored online. Hackers and their automated bots are roaming the Internet constantly searching for vulnerabilities to be exploited. These threats are real, constant, and have effected large companies and […]
What Makes a Great IT Company? For most people, their first car was not great. It overheated in the summer, had tattered upholstery, leaked water from the windows. And even though you put up with it out of necessity, you realized with time that so much of the value of a car comes from its […]
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COVID-19 has permanently altered the business landscape. Companies unwilling to adapt to the new reality have suffered or closed while those who embraced the challenge have grown—or even thrived. From doctor’s offices to barbershops, delis to high-rise offices—the companies left standing a year later likely harnessed the power of modern IT solutions to communicate, develop […]
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Ekahau — The Solution to Your Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues Highspeed Wi-Fi access is not a luxury for 21st century facilities—it is a requirement. But access alone is not enough. Every user, whether on a phone, laptop, tablet, or smart device, expects a minimum amount of speed and uptime. In an office, a lack of connectivity […]
Ready to turn the page on 2020? No matter what business you are in, you faced unprecedented challenges during the last year. The businesses that survived—and even thrived—had to adapt. Remote collaboration, sales, and customer service are here to stay. But is that enough? What else can you do to grow your business in 2021 […]
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Blog, Cybersecurity, PodcastIncident Response Plan for Cyber Attacks, Phishing, and Fraud
Blog, Cybersecurity, NewsIf you become aware that a cyber-attack has been taken against your company, it is imperative action be taken immediately to mitigate the risk of loss to data, money, and other company assets. Time is of the essence. Take the following actions immediately: If applicable (funds were transferred/compromised), contact your bank. In the case of […]
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Blog, Cybersecurity, PodcastSimpleworks and Datto—Allies in the Battle Against Ransomware
Backups and Disaster Recovery, Blog, Cybersecurity, IT SolutionsRansomware attacks are constant and indiscriminate. Whether you run an SMB or a multinational corporation, your network is being actively targeted. A survey conducted in 2021 by cyber security firm Sophos found that nearly 37% of all businesses worldwide had been affected by a ransomware attack in the last year. The average ransom paid to […]
How to Manage Your Passwords
Blog, Cybersecurity, IT SolutionsAdmit it—you have at least one password that is “passw0rd.” Or your address. Or your birthday. Or your daughter’s birthday. We’ve all done it. And in the early days of the Internet, you might’ve gotten away with it. If not, you likely didn’t have sensitive data online for a hacker to exploit. But the world […]
Multifactor Authentication
Blog, IT Solutions, News, Outsourced IT Support, Small Business IT ServicesMFA (Multifactor Authentication)—Because Strong Passwords Are Not Enough The scourge of recent high-level hacking has many businesses worried. Much of your most valuable data is now stored online. Hackers and their automated bots are roaming the Internet constantly searching for vulnerabilities to be exploited. These threats are real, constant, and have effected large companies and […]
What Makes a Great IT Company?
IT Service, IT Solutions, News, Outsourced IT Support, Small Business IT ServicesWhat Makes a Great IT Company? For most people, their first car was not great. It overheated in the summer, had tattered upholstery, leaked water from the windows. And even though you put up with it out of necessity, you realized with time that so much of the value of a car comes from its […]
One year later: How COVID turned IT into the “it factor” for businesses
IT Solutions, News, Outsourced IT Support, Small Business IT ServicesCOVID-19 has permanently altered the business landscape. Companies unwilling to adapt to the new reality have suffered or closed while those who embraced the challenge have grown—or even thrived. From doctor’s offices to barbershops, delis to high-rise offices—the companies left standing a year later likely harnessed the power of modern IT solutions to communicate, develop […]
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IT Solutions, Outsourced IT Support, Small Business IT Services, UncategorizedEkahau — The Solution to Your Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues Highspeed Wi-Fi access is not a luxury for 21st century facilities—it is a requirement. But access alone is not enough. Every user, whether on a phone, laptop, tablet, or smart device, expects a minimum amount of speed and uptime. In an office, a lack of connectivity […]
How Can IT Make 2021 a Great Year for Your Business
Backups and Disaster Recovery, Blog, IT Service, IT Solutions, Outsourced IT Support, Small Business IT ServicesReady to turn the page on 2020? No matter what business you are in, you faced unprecedented challenges during the last year. The businesses that survived—and even thrived—had to adapt. Remote collaboration, sales, and customer service are here to stay. But is that enough? What else can you do to grow your business in 2021 […]