The 3 Best Reasons SMBs Should Adopt Proactive Network Management
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Sep 12, 2018 11:33:11 AM
The Internet allows SMBs to compete directly with businesses of any size - often successfully. Technology means you can use social media to market your business, eCommerce allows you to sell nationally -- and globally, communicate in seconds with email and online messaging and chat to …
Is Your Office Prepared? 16 Questions to Ask Yourself About Disaster Recovery
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 23, 2018 3:39:25 PM
Before getting into this post, let's quickly talk about disaster recovery. Most people see the word “disaster” and think of hurricanes, fire, flood, tornadoes, volcanoes, or other natural disasters. Of course, those can and do cause business disruption. However, what disaster recover …
Why SMBs Should Focus on Keeping Anti-Virus Software Up-to-Date
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 20, 2018 2:36:15 PM
How many of us have ignored the alert on our computer to update software – especially anti-virus protection? If you're in the middle of something, you could have every intention of updating the software later. Every day you delay is another chance for a hacker to find the hole in you …
To Open or Not to Open an Email – Avoid Letting a Virus Into Your Office With This Phishing Email Decision Tree
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 14, 2018 3:54:02 PM
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly targeted as cybercriminals learn to use marketing principles to personalize their emails. Unsuspecting people open these emails, click on links or open documents that seem legitimate, and open the door for a virus or ransomware to ransack the …
Hackers are Lazy – Why Are You Making Life Easy for Them?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 1, 2018 2:36:21 PM
It's a fact that most criminals just don't want to work all that hard. Burglars would rather enter through an unlocked door or window than attempt a break in. “The overwhelming number of burglars are unskilled people who go through open or unlocked windows and doors,” says Leonard Sip …
Why Mock Phishing Might Catch You More Grief Than Good With Your Employees
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jul 18, 2018 3:57:09 PM
Technology has seeped into all areas of our lives — remote work environments, cell phones, appliances, doorbells, even some thermostats have wireless connectivity. This makes the sheer number of devices a single person manages on a daily basis a little overwhelming. And, with so many …
7 Deadly Sins of SMB Cybersecurity [Free Infographic]
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jul 11, 2018 4:31:59 PM
Information security pitfalls are everywhere. It's no fun to read blog posts all the time. So to take a break, we've put together an easy-to-read infographic to visually show you the seven most deadly sins of cybersecurity! We don't think that's hyperbole. Many small and medium busin …
I Have an IT Staff – I Don't Need a Managed IT Partner to Help Secure and Manage My Network
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jul 6, 2018 12:47:29 PM
Your business, our business, your competition's business, everyone's business today relies on a secure, scalable IT network and an IT infrastructure that supports business goals and allows a company to thrive. Offices that don't secure their networks and business information are putti …
How Much Will a Data Breach Cost You? It Depends
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jun 22, 2018 1:46:42 PM
We've written about security quite a bit – and our open house last month was focused on security topics. As we bring more managed network services to you, we'll continue to focus on security issues – risk, cost, tips, etc. Most business leaders we talk to understand, at least generall …