Data Protection
Fast, Pain-Free Data Recovery: Do You Have the Right Elements in Place?
There are three critical elements you must have in place to quickly recover your data and IT system in the event of disaster. Yet did you know that most businesses don’t even have one of them? A natural disaster, server crash, ransomware attack or other data-erasing event can mean catastrophe for your business. So when…
Read MoreProtect Your Tech! Start Your Hurricane Preparation Now
Many businesses were impacted by the hurricanes of recent years, from Harvey and Irma in 2017 to Florence and Michael in 2018. Those that ultimately recovered had one thing in common—they were prepared ahead of time. While we can’t prevent or anticipate all disasters or threats to our businesses, hurricane preparation plays a huge role…
Read More4 Emails You Should NEVER Open
No matter how “bomb-proof” we make your network, you and your employees can still invite a hacker in if you click on a link or open an attachment in an email sent by a cybercriminal. While some spam is obvious (can you say, “Viagra at a discount”?), others are very cleverly designed to sneak past…
Read MoreThe 4 Hidden Dangers of Electricity on Your IT Network
Is your computer plugged in? Do you use a power strip with a surge protector? If so, you are a heartbeat away from disaster and don’t even realize it. Believe it or not, the same electricity you depend on to run your computer and network is also one of the biggest threats to your equipment,…
Read More10 Warning Signs of Impending Computer Disaster… And How to Prevent Them
The old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is especially true in the world of technology. Computers rarely stop working overnight; in most cases, there are early warning signs that problems are brewing. These 10 red flags are surefire warning signs that you need a professional to investigate your…
Read MoreThink Your Business is Too Small to be Hacked? Think Again.
Despite high-profile digital security breaches showing up in the news nearly every week, most people assume they’re safe from attack. The thinking goes that while Fortune 500 corporations like J.P. Morgan, Sony, Tesco Bank and Target have lost millions of dollars in data breaches in recent years, my business is far too small to justify…
Read MoreTax Season = Phishing Season
As you prepare your 2017 tax return, you’ll likely use email to send personal information to your accountants or other financial professionals. But as you sort through your inbox, can you tell the difference between a legitimate email and a scam? With tax season right around the corner, we generally see an increase in reports…
Read More4 Things You Must Do To Protect Your Organization From Identity Theft
While it’s impossible to plan for every potential scenario, a little proactive planning and proper network precautions will help you avoid or greatly reduce the impact of the vast majority of cyber identity theft you could experience. Make Sure Your Backups Are Encrypted It just amazes me how many organizations don’t have the security of…
Read MoreYou’re Ready for Irma… But What About Your IT Network?
You’re ready for Hurricane Irma… but how about your business technology? It’s not too late to protect your computers and data from the impending storm. Here are some quick steps you should take NOW to minimize possible downtime due to storm damage. Check your data backup system to make sure it’s working. Do a test…
Read More10 Biggest Myths of HIPAA Risk Assessments
We’ve heard the stories about electronic protected health information (ePHI) being misused or released to the public. But did you know that mere lack of protection itself can put you in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? In 2013, Idaho State University agreed to pay $400,000 to the U.S. Department of…
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