The Best Cyber Security Practices
There’s no such thing as a business that is “too secure.” There are always ways to become more optimized and efficient in your IT practices. And we can help with that. Here is a list of the best cyber security practices for businesses: Install a Firewall Easily protect your digital assets by controlling network access. […]
Malicious Malware Attacks and How to Avoid Them
We’ve had a large assortment of malicious malware attacks surface this year. And some are even attacking our mobile devices. The Inquirer uncovered a list of the largest malware attacks, and we’ve provided the best ways to avoid threats to everyday devices and platforms for the future: CryptoLocker Attack Medium: Email This class of attacks […]
The Benefits of Employee Monitoring
The truth of the matter is – time is money. And when your employees aren’t using that time wisely, it’s costing your business money. Wondering what’s wasting your money? Email: Over 30% Google: Over 24% Social Media: Facebook: Over 23%, LinkedIn: Over 14%, Twitter: 1% However, there are ways that you and your employees can […]
Another Round of DDoS Attacks
Remember the massive DDoS attack last month that wiped out Twitter, Amazon, Netflix, and countless other major websites? Yet another service-denying attack has disrupted the web and is using magnified methods to escalate the threat. This time, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), a directory service for corporate companies, has been attacked, victimizing the customers of […]
Server Virtualization and Small Businesses
Server virtualization serves as a consolidation strategy that decreases space, time, and IT costs for businesses. Defining Server Virtualization Server Virtualization merges multiple servers into one server. It also consolidates the servers’ identities, operating systems, and processors. Server Virtualization works through software. The software creates a Virtual Machine, which acts as a computer and creates […]
The Benefits of Image Based Data Backups
In our previous article, we outlined the benefit of using programs that can backup your data while clearing your disk space. This time around, we’re more specifically expanding on data backups and how they benefit your business. First, let’s knock out the biggest concern. Security. People have become wary about using backup services, particularly on […]
Sluggish PC? Read This.
It happens to the best of us. You buy a shiny, new PC, load all of your programs and files and personalize it to your liking. Then, before you know it, you have a sluggish PC. Don’t get frustrated, and don’t waste your money replacing it with another computer. If you think your PC became […]
The Malware Behind the Massive DDoS Attack
Tweet. Podcasts. Music. Stream. Shop. Eat. If you tried doing or accessing sites pertaining to these categories late last week, you probably ran into a little trouble. A proliferated DDoS attack stemming partly from malware shut down major players in industries across the country. The list of companies affected includes: Twitter Soundcloud Spotify Netflix Etsy […]
The Importance of PCI Compliance
Is your business processing sensitive credit or debit card data? If so, understanding the importance of PCI compliance is vital to your success. Here’s what you should know: What is PCI compliance? PCI is an acronym for Payment Card Industry. PCI compliance is an agreement established by the PCI Security Standard Council that outlines a set of […]
The Best Firewall Solutions
FACT: Ransomware has increased over 35% since 2015. We’re always going to drive the importance of protecting your digital assets, especially with the rise in intricately designed ransomware and other vicious attacks. Just imagine what it would be like to run your business without computer access every day. And then imagine how you’d feel when […]