Just because you have a small business doesn’t mean you aren’t susceptible to cyber attacks. In fact, criminals are more likely to attack a small business since they typically don’t have as much data security as larger corporations. Having IT support for small business is essential in keeping the company running. However, some of these…
If you’ve never experienced ransomware taking over your network, consider yourself lucky. Cyber criminals are good at what they do, which includes disguising files and links to look completely harmless. Once you click on it, your computer and network are infected with malicious software to the point you may never see your valuable data again.…
Most businesses have some sort of encryption software for their main network computers, but sometimes laptops get overlooked. If your business doesn’t use encryption software, it’s time to start. Your confidential data and information are at risk if you don’t have the proper IT security services for laptops. Laptops are more easily lost or stolen…
Your company’s network is what keeps you in business and allows employees to do their jobs. When the network is compromised, business can potentially come to a complete halt. Ideally, you should test the network for vulnerabilities on a regular basis to prevent data breaches. Different IT security services can help test for network vulnerabilities,…
Despite common misconceptions, IT security doesn’t just involve password protection and a firewall. Hackers can get around these security measures in the blink of an eye. Having proactive security measures in place are the first steps to protecting your data, but you also have to be aware of where you place your data. Cyber attacks…
It’s safe to say every company has some sort of an IT protection strategy, but not all of them are as effective as they could be. Many companies get complacent when it comes to their IT security services because of cost, time and effort. Protecting your company’s confidential information isn’t cheap, but it’s still better…
No matter how large or small a business is, there’s a good chance that there is some valuable information on your mobile phone. If you use your mobile phone to look up financial documents or other personal information, that information is vulnerable to being compromised if your device is stolen. You never know when a…
Company data breaches can be devastating to businesses. Many companies will close their doors within months of a data breach, depending on the nature of the business and what information was compromised. Once a data breach occurs, that damage is done and you can’t go back and stop it. However, you can take some preventive…
Over the past several years, cloud storage solutions have begun to replace the traditional on-premise data storage. There are many debates and opinions about which one is more secure, and the answer really isn’t that simple. Both solutions have their pros and cons, but you can’t argue with the major companies that have switched from on-premise data…
When it comes to the issue of privacy anywhere in the cyber world, the short answer is there is none. It’s virtually impossible to keep your company data completely secure on the cloud or anywhere else, but there definitely are preventive measures you can take that will greatly increase the amount of security on the…
