Posts by SynchroNet Team
The True Value of hiring an MSP
There are many ways to find answers to your IT problems. The old model was typically to have an IT department within your company that was always on hand for problems that may arise. Lately, there has been an increasing number of managed service providers (MSPs), that seem to be offering similar IT solutions while…
Read MoreWho’s to Blame After a Malware Attack?
Malware attacks are something we all have to be concerned about. Everyone is vulnerable and it can be very easy to make a mistake that can come back to haunt you. In one click on the mouse it is possible to infect a computer, or an entire company, with harmful software. So who is responsible…
Read MoreNew 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. Following the updates in malware protection and…
Read MoreHow 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. The constant change…
Read MoreThe Most Common IT Security Risks
IT security is what protects a business from being taken advantage of. A business cannot be safe without awareness of the lurking dangers, and plans to deal with them. Advancements in technology have allowed attackers to find new ways to get into secure systems. This is why it’s so important to know the most common…
Read MoreWhat Are the IRS Security Six Protocols
Maintaining a comprehensive security strategy to keep your customers’ data safe should be your number one priority as a business owner. However, keeping up with the constantly evolving security landscape can be challenging. The IRS has implemented what it calls the “Security Six” protocol designed for tax professionals. However, many different types of businesses can…
Read MoreWhat Your Business Needs to Know About CMMC
Starting this year (in 2020) The United States Department of Defense is rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (or CMMC.) The CMMC is a certification standard aimed at contractors to strengthen their cybersecurity protocols. Many contractors have historically had weak cybersecurity practices, which is a danger to the entire country when they are working…
Read MoreTips to Clean and Optimize Your Networks and Work Computers
To keep your networks and systems running as smoothly as possible, you will need to maintain and optimize them year-round. This maintenance will help your networks and the computers that use them running smoothly at all times. However, sometimes we can let these essential maintenance steps fall to the wayside and build up into a…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Organization’s Network Performance
A slow network can kill your business. Important calls could drop in the middle. Cloud applications can take longer to load. Everyone loses valuable productivity when they have to wait around for the network to finish its task. Though it may be tempting to throw money at the network to fix the problem, more money…
Read MoreA View of COVID-19’s First Wave of Cybersecurity
COVID-19 changed the world in ways we never thought possible. While this pandemic hit us with new and seemingly insurmountable challenges, cybercriminals saw new opportunities to take advantage of. Here are the difficulties we will continue to see, and some thoughts on how to mitigate the damage from these events. The Rise in COVID-19 Related…
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