Is it easy to break your phone? Why, yes. Yes, it is. So easy in fact, that there are stats on where and how this is most likely to occur. But what’s even easier than breaking your phone, is losing your phone. And yes, there are stats on that, too. And while this is all […]
How would you feel if someone hijacked everything on your computer and held it for ransom? Would you be unaffected? Everything is backed up. I’m good. Or maybe you have nothing of merit on your computer, so it really makes no difference to you either way. Eh, I don’t need anything on my computer. Go […]
The public has been sitting on the sidelines watching as the debate on encryption unfolds. It’s an emotionally charged subject that has the public divided. Despite your stance on the issue, though, some people are confused because they aren’t entirely sure how encryption works or what it even is. So, here’s a little background for […]
It really isn’t that difficult for a cyber-criminal to infiltrate your network. All he or she needs to do is write an email. It doesn’t have to be very long or even that professional-looking. At this point, almost anything works… or, at least, that’s what it seems like, since the total number and overall success […]
What is a Phishing Attack A phishing attack is a type of cyber-attack where a malicious actor sends a fraudulent message or website that appears to be from a trustworthy source, such as a bank, social media platform, or government agency, with the intention of tricking the recipient into revealing sensitive information, such as login […]
Cyber criminals don’t just slip into your network with the help of some serious hacking skills. In fact, there’s a much simpler way to do that . . . through your employees. Social engineering is a tactic hackers are using more and more frequently to infiltrate systems. It involves a variety of approaches that focus […]
First, read What a Managed Service Provider is before you take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your company. And here’s Part 2: The Human Element, if you missed it. Here are the more advanced threats that can harm your company, and why an MSP is your best option. Malware According to Google, malware (short for “malicious software”) […]
If you missed what a Managed Service Provider is, check it out before you take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your company. If you missed Part 1: Hardware and Software, have no fear. You can read it and pop back here. Now, let’s get into how partnering with an MSP protects you from the human element. […]
Now that we’ve covered what a Managed Service Provider is, let’s take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your company. Let’s start with some of the simple things first, like how your hardware and software is protected. Updates and PatchesOkay, this one is boring but absolutely critical. If you ignore all those little boxes in the […]
Managed services is a term that makes absolutely no sense—unless you’re in the IT industry. So, for those of us who don’t know what it means or why it’s important, let’s get right to it. Managed services is fully outsourced IT that takes care of all the headaches you normally associate with technology. Basically, if […]