Spam email is nothing new. We’re all used to receiving spam messages, and having an overflowing junk folder is just part of having an email account. In fact, we may joke about the particularly funny or cringe-worthy spam emails we happen to find when we peruse that junk folder. Luckily, email filtering has gotten pretty good—most of us only see a fraction of the spam that’s sent to us actually make it to our inboxes.
Many small business owners don’t believe us when we tell them their technology should be saving them money and even driving growth – not causing them constant frustration. Professional IT consulting can help! Ask these 5 questions to see if it’s right for your business…
Data loss prevention is a big issue for small businesses, costing upwards of $48,000 for a single issue. In order to protect your business, you need to back up individual work computers and servers. Let’s look at some of the why’s and how-to’s of backing up your business data.
Your computer systems and network are the lifeblood of your business, so when considering hiring a managed IT services provider, you need to find someone you can trust. Here are important questions you should ask any IT company before you let them manage your network.
If you’re like most businesses, you probably rely on Microsoft Office products and email to accomplish much of your daily work. But keeping software up-to-date, accessing your email, and keeping track of all your documents when you’re on the go can be a huge pain. Find out how Office 365 can solve your software headaches.
If a physical disaster like a fire, flood, or tornado destroyed your business’s main location and all of your technology resources, what would you do? Could you and your employees keep working at an alternate site with backed up data?
Similarly, if your network became a casualty of the so-called cyberwar and hackers breached your valuable data, would you have a plan to handle the fallout? Would your business files and other information be completely lost? Could you continue serving your customers?
It’s no secret that cybercrime and data breaches are on the rise. As technology continues to evolve and more and more people plug into the digital world, the number of cyber attacks is increasing, and the need for antivirus software is greater than ever.
Managed IT Services have existed for years. However, many businesses and organizations have relied solely on in-house IT teams to manage their technology. According to research from CompTIA, that trend has is changing as more businesses recognize the value of outsourced IT firms. Over two-thirds of the companies surveyed have subcontracted IT support during the last 12 months. These IT specialists are able to assist with a wide variety of technical services such as:
By now, you have likely heard of the Dark Web. Linked to an ever-expanding list of high profile data breaches, identity theft, and other criminal activity, it’s a trending topic on news reports and technical blogs.
But what is the Dark Web, really? And is it different from the so-called Deep Web?
Are these shadowy corners of the internet something to actually worry about, or is the media making a big deal over nothing?
Because the Dark Web is so misunderstood by average technology users and remains a haven for cybercriminals looking to make a buck off of illegal goods like lists of stolen credit card numbers, it is critical that small business owners and managers understand the threats these criminals pose.
Here are some basics on what you absolutely need to know about the Dark Web and how you can keep your business safe.
Recently, former Pennsylvania Governor and first US Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, spoke during a Lancaster Chamber “Wake Up to the Issues” Forum about the alarming lack of urgency among our nation’s leaders when it comes to cybersecurity. Ridge, who is an established authority on cybersecurity, maintains that we are engaged in an all-out cyberwar, and because politicians are slow to act or take threats seriously, businesses and government agencies themselves are perpetually in danger of devastating attacks.
So, how can businesses protect themselves in this cyberwar? Constant vigilance and understanding the sophistication of the “enemy” – hackers and cybercriminals from around the globe – is key. However, there are also many practical tools and routines that you can employ right away to better defend your business and even become a true “cyber warrior.”