No business, large or small, is completely immune to a malware attack. Prevention is key; it’s much easier to protect yourself from an attack than to recover from one. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take now to help keep your business safe. We've outlined some of these tips for you below: Make your team aware of the basics - While it may sound like common sense,...
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Build a Strong IT Policy with West X A strong IT security policy is important to help protect your sensitive data from cyber breaches and improper use. For small and medium businesses, this task often falls to a manager who may not have specialized IT experience. If you company lacks internal IT resources, a Managed IT Services provider can offer valuable expertise to help you draft a well-defined security policy. Here are...
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In this era of increasingly sophisticated hackers, whose tampering has affected companies like Staples and Sony, it’s not hard to see why Internet security is taking the spotlight. For most computer and device users, the first line of defense is a good password. The problem is, too few people know what goes into a good password. Weak passwords can put company information at risk for hacking, spamming and other issues. So what...
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Technology changes at lightning speed, and with each passing month significant advances are made. It can be a struggle for businesses, especially small to medium-sized businesses, to keep up. Aging and poorly designed systems can slow business down compromising quality and profits. Managed IT Services can help these businesses stay on the cutting edge in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Limited Resources For many SMBs, limited resources...
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As more and more business intelligence is stored digitally these days, security becomes vital. IT vulnerability is of particular concern among small to medium-sized businesses, as they often don't have the resources or manpower required for full-time IT management. Without the benefit of full-time IT personnel, it can be difficult to defend a computer network against an attack. Here are some steps you can take to secure your IT environment: Secured backups –...
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