This year has been a whirlwind, and it’s caused many of us to make adjustments that have changed our daily lives. One of the biggest changes has been a massive increase in employers allowing remote work. While working from home is a much safer and more convenient option for many employees, it’s not without its ….Read More
If you do anything at all online, chances are there are at least a few websites you use that require login credentials. Banking websites, social media, sites where you log in to pay your bills… all of these require a username and password in order to access your private information. Remembering a bunch of different ….Read More
Whether a company is small or large, chances are they use a variety of technology to conduct business on any given day. When businesses first start out, it’s common for all of their information technology solutions to be managed in house. However, as companies grow, so will their IT needs and, during this process, many ….Read More
Your employees cannot work if your technology is not working. Many small businesses still hire a dedicated IT employee, but that’s not always the best answer. Managed service providers (MSPs) are an increasingly popular option for small businesses. What is a managed service provider (MSP)? An MSP is an outsourced IT department. They handle all ….Read More
What is be the most significant threat to cybersecurity teams in 2018? According to a May 2018 survey from information security company Trustwave, 22 percent of full-time information technology (IT) professionals said preventing malware, including ransomware, was their biggest security threat and obligation for 2018. Trustwave commissioned a third-party research firm to create the 2018 ….Read More
All business owners need a clear picture of their company’s capabilities and whether they will likely meet the current and future needs of their industry and customers. A professional I.T. assessment can provide essential information and recommendations to allow smart, informed Technology Decisions and planning. Each business owner and/or board of directors needs to have a clear answer ….Read More
Gartner Group says that 43 percent of companies were immediately put out of business by a “major loss” of computer records, and another 51 percent permanently closed their doors within two years — leaving a mere six percent “survival” rate! Cyber Security is in our new headlines every week. Network intrusions by hackers can actually ….Read More
For the sixth year in a row, Cape Fear Solar Systems has been named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power World magazine. Not only was Cape Fear Solar recognized nationally, making the top 400 solar contractor lists, but they ranked number one in Southeastern North Carolina for residential ….Read More
Estimates from the FBI show that the costs from so-called ransomware have reached an all-time high. Cyber-criminals collected well over $1 billion in the first quarter of 2017 by extorting businesses and institutions to unlock computer servers. Wow, at that rate, ransomware is on pace to be a $5 billion-plus a year crime this year! The ….Read More
Data Loss Prevention 101 There are many threats to your company’s data, from Cyber-Attacks to natural Disasters and equipment failures. Many businesses will fail if they experience catastrophic loss of their data. Your best strategy could be portable hard drives kept off-site in a safe place with a second backup in the cloud for double security! One backup is ….Read More
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