IT Done Right: Managed Network Services for Small Business

60 Second Rundown… Small businesses need IT experts to monitor and support their networks. Administrators take care of critical hardware and software infrastructure. Disaster recovery plans provide a quick return to operations following an outage. The right IT support can help small firms thrive in the ever-changing technology landscape. We take care of all premise […]
Windows Updates and Patches Protect Against Serious Vulnerabilities

60 Second Rundown… Patches, bug fixes, and upgrades protect Windows machines against malicious attacks. Windows Exchange Servers are high-value targets for cyberattacks and data breaches. Data Breaches are a problem for any size business. Hackers target small businesses that don’t regularly install security updates. Check for system compromises following critical security patches. Windows updates and […]
Learning the Ropes: Employee Security Awareness Training

60 Second Rundown… Employees need training in security, usage policy, and network specifics. The instructor needs to know the ins and outs. Explain security from the user’s point of view. Follow-up and encourage co-workers to help each other. Hire outside experts when needed. Employee security awareness training for small business needs to include security awareness […]
5 Tools for Combating and Preventing Suspicious Activity on Your Network

60 Second Rundown… IDS: The Intrusion Detection System monitors vulnerabilities in the system. IPS: The Intrusion Prevention System monitors and blocks suspicious activity. DLP: Data Loss Prevention is a preventative measure to secure sensitive or confidential data. SIEM: Security Information and Event Management tracks activity in the IT environment. NBAD: Network Behavior Anomaly Detection […]
BOYD: Managing Employee-owned Devices in the Workplace

60 Second Rundown… Most people use personal devices at work. Employees want their preferred applications and will work around company restrictions to download them. A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy gives employees autonomy within set boundaries. Mobile Device Management (MDM) lets admins secure and monitor smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The portability of today’s technology […]
How to Plan Your Network for Strategic Growth

60 Second Rundown… Predictive Assessment: Assess company and industry trends to evaluate your organization’s growth potential. Bandwidth and Storage: Increases in personnel and productivity necessitate greater capacity than before. Network Segmentation: Strategically plan subnets for future growth Performance: Upgraded based on predicted growth potential for optimal performance Security: Greater data requires more network security. Availability: […]