Pen tests, also known as penetration testing, are a set of procedures that can diagnose potential security concerns within a company. A pen test usually involves ethical hackers trying whatever possible means they can think of in order to break into a company's computers.
What You Should Know About Firewall and WiFi Security
The firewall and WiFi router used to support a business data network are two elements of cyber security that are often taken for granted. In many do-it-yourself network installations, firewalls and routers are left with their default factory configurations, which invariably feature credentials for administrative access.
Understanding Malware Detection and Prevention
There was a time when cyber security for personal computers and workstations was mostly limited to installing a firewall along with a reliable and up-to-date antivirus application. This kind of approach, which is based on prevention, is largely insufficient nowadays.
These Technologies Hold The Key To Growing Your Business
After a roller coaster of a ride in 2020 and into 2021, businesses just like yours are looking to the future. Their eyes aren’t just on recovery. Many businesses are eager to make up for lost time, and they want to bring new customers into the fold.
5 Cyber Security Tips for the Average Person
Cyber security is a term that scares lots of people. Technology can seem to have a huge learning curve and attempting to learn something is like a full time job. However, some of the best ways to stay safe online are not too complicated. So, we wanted to provide 5 cyber security tips for the average person.
5 Essential IT Services You Should Get From an MSP
Outsourcing IT is becoming a more popular option than ever to help businesses that need affordable and effective IT solutions. But many businesses find that their outsourced IT does not give them the results they want. This leaves them wondering why they are paying for IT services at all.
New Approaches to Malware Protection
Protecting your IT system against Malware is one of the most important parts of any data management plan. These troublesome programs are always updating and finding new ways to cause trouble in people’s systems. Luckily, as the attacks have evolved so have our strategies to fight them off.
How MSPs help businesses Avoid Scams
It seems like there are always new stories of businesses, or people losing their data. The biggest companies have had security issues, and small businesses can be left destitute after being victims of a scam. Internet scams are not as easy to identify as they were 10 or even 5 years ago.
Could IT Help You with Next Year’s Taxes?
We know you're probably done with your taxes for 2016, and we'd guess you'd rather not think about them anymore for at least a few months. But with the annual ordeal still fresh in your mind, now might be the best time to consider how technology can help you get ahead of the curve for next year.
Hacking the Internet of Things: What Does Your Toaster Know About You … and Who Does It Tell?
You may have heard of the Internet of Things, or seen the IoT acronym and wondered what it means... especially now that hacking may be part of the equation. The IoT refers to "smart" devices (having sensors or CPUs) that are also connected to other devices so they can share information or execute commands via the Internet.