Protecting Your Business
Protecting your business from hackers, natural disasters, theft, employee mistakes, accidental breakage and insecure software has become as routine as owning a cell phone. It may not be sexy, but taking proactive steps against these threats is the smart step to take and it will also allow you to sleep at night.
Backing Up Your Systems
Backing up your systems is the number one step you can take to protect your business....`nuf said. Or do I need to repeat that sentence again? Too many companies treat backups as a drudge task and do them reluctantly and don't like performing them. Backup doesn't have to be a drudge task and with solutions available today, backing up can be automated and completely unobtrusive to your business day. Read On
Stop Intruders at the Front Door
Even though most companies have firewalls (if yours does not, please call us right away), not all companies are protected the same. This is because not all firewalls are the same. Many firewalls provide minimal protection and minimal control over what is coming in and what is going out. Additionally, many firewalls assume you will have only a few computers trying to access the Internet and completely ignore the new reality of Smart Phones and tablets added into the mix.
Viruses and Malware
Nothing can stop you in tracks faster than a virus or give you more headaches than a piece of sneaky malware. In addition to the down time associated with these foul applications, you face the threat of losing files, having data like social security numbers or credit card numbers stolen right off the machines you trusted. Read On
Protecting Your Mobile Assets
How many times have you heard of someone getting their laptop stolen or maybe you have? In today's world it is fairly easy for a thief to slink off with your precious and expensive laptop, tablet or smart phone. Think about how many smash and grabs happen in city parking lots each week or your salesperson turns their head for a few minutes while at the coffee shop. Maybe we can't keep them from stealing those important devices, but we can certainly protect your business if they are stolen and possibly help the police catch the thief in the process. Read On
Encryption
Now there's a very cool word and the subject of many a good spy novel and movie. However, in our everyday world it has a real purpose and one that is very much in reach of the small and medium sized business. For most businesses, many of the things that you do are already encrypted and unencrypted without your knowledge and done behind the scenes. There are times though, that you want to protect certain files or machines from any access whether intended or unintended. Read On
