Category: Great IT News & Info

WHY would you need a network server? Key reasons clients come to us when considering moving to a server is due to their concern of losing all their data files in the case of a disaster, or their worry with the increase in viruses and …

Managed IT service packages have a lot to offer. Having a team of experts providing a multitude of skills and services is a smart move for businesses today. But deciding which service provider to support your business can be crucial in a fast paced industry. …

There are so many different email scams, Phishing attacks and malicious software that are encrypted with a virus, being used today. Being on top of the “tell tale” signs, is critical.  A good motto to use is “when in doubt – don’t open it – …

In the middle ages, industrious castle builders protected their wares with high walls and moats to keep the robbers at bay. Today’s busy companies face the same risks from raiders and their wares are still at risk. Unfortunately simply building a high wall is not …

An IT breakdown comes with severe consequences.  These can include, lost business with customers (both short term and long term), loss of sales, reduction in productivity, employee overtime expenses (if applicable), loss of valuable data, service and repair costs, damages to reputation or customer confidence, …

Like a one-way mirror, a firewall allows you to explore the internet while remaining essentially invisible to potential intruders.  Firewalls monitor incoming traffic, and decide whether to grant or reject access to a private network based on a defined set of security rules. This means …

The truth is password cracking is easier than you think. Research shows that 90% of employee passwords can be cracked in only a few hours.  The shorter and simpler passwords are, the easier they are to be broken.  Strong passwords have over 6 characters and …

It can happen to you Just google the word hack and you’ll get millions of examples of successful companies that at one-time seemed impenetrable to cyber-criminals. “Apple iCloud Hacked: Millions Of iOS 8.3 Passwords Targeted As Part Of White Hat Security Research Effort” “Target data …

What do you expect from your IT Company? If the answer is simply, “I expect my IT Company to fix my computer when it breaks”, it might be time to explore your options. Most people don’t know what they need, or what level of expectations …

Hackers and cybercriminals make it clear that privacy and security are major concerns in modern day living. This holiday season, instead of worrying about security threats and what hackers are up to, think about how to protect your privacy and keep important information secure. Take …