Ransomware: The first step is to understand it
By Michael Anderson |
What is ransomware? Ransomware is, in the simplest terms, a piece of malicious software designed to extort a ransom from the people whose computers it infects. Typically, this is done by encrypting files on a computer and demanding a ransom be paid to unlock them. Once the victim makes payment to the criminals, the data…
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Twelve Months of Best Practices
By Michael Anderson |
“On the third month of 2017, my 365 Technologies gave to me, a RDP Configuration best practice…” At 365 Technologies, we select a best practice to discuss at a monthly meeting, where we apply it to related industry standards. We then create a checklist to follow up with our clients’ network and software systems. This…
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In Mackenzie’s Name
By Michael Anderson |
Our holiday donation remembers a little girl’s brave fight against Batten Disease and her family’s love In Mackenzie’s name and spirit, 365 Technologies this holiday season is donating to the Canadian Chapter of the BDSRA (Batten Disease Support and Research Association). If you’d like to donate to help find a cure for this disease, visit…
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Welcome Aboard: Paul Shea, Business Development Manager
By Michael Anderson |
It’s our pleasure to welcome Paul Shea, Business Development Manager, to 365 Technologies Inc. Paul started on Monday, Nov. 6, and has an extensive background in customer service, sales, and technology – in addition to being a world traveler. We are delighted to welcome Paul to the 365 Technologies family, and he and his family…
Read More Minimize System Downtime Risk By Following these Simple Tips
By Michael Anderson |
In the world of modern business, even short periods of downtime in critical IT infrastructure can seriously damage productivity. It’s estimated by experts at Gartner that, in a large business, a single hour of system downtime results in serious budget issues – costing companies up to $42,000! Because of this, it’s critical to follow network…
Read More How IT Managed Services Makes Vendor Management A Breeze!
By Michael Anderson |
If you’re the owner of a small business, and you don’t have an in-house IT department, chances are that you have to spend quite a bit of time managing vendors. Whether it’s for your networks, telecommunications infrastructure, or even things as simple as your photocopier and printer, managing these vendors can be a huge time-sink.…
Read More The Top 5 Data Vulnerabilities in Your Company
By Michael Anderson |
Despite the importance of IT security, many CEOs of small businesses are unaware of the primary data vulnerabilities in their company. However, to create a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery roadmap, it’s critical to understand where your data vulnerabilities lie. In this article, we’ll look at the 5 most common areas of data vulnerability, allowing…
Read More 4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Ransomware
By Michael Anderson |
Ransomware like Cryptolocker is a growing threat in the world of IT. Most recently, a ransomware attack known as “WannaCry” infected over 200,000 victims, using a hidden backdoor in systems that were running outdated versions of Windows. These ransomware attacks encrypt your company’s valuable files and hold them hostage until a ransom is paid –…
Read More How to Choose the Right Managed IT Services Provider
By Michael Anderson |
As the world of IT continues to grow more complex and expensive, more and more small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) are turning to managed IT services providers to expand the capabilities of their IT teams. Though managed IT services are incredibly valuable, they can often appear to be expensive (especially relative to traditional ‘Break/Fix’ services). Before you…
Read More 3 Critical Data Recovery Best Practices
By Michael Anderson |
3 Critical Data Recovery Best Practices Your data is your company’s most valuable asset. So if you’re struck with a security breach, a breakdown of cloud services, or a ransomware attack like Cryptolocker, your data can be seriously affected – and your company may end up footing a huge bill for data recovery. However, the…
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