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How to Avoid Being a Ransomware Hostage
Ransomware, spyware, phishing schemes, and other cyber attacks are commonplace in today’s world of technology—San Antonio not excluded. According to a recent article in Forbes, ransomware attacks grew at an accelerated pace in 2016 with reports of 638 million attacks, almost 200 times more than the number of ransomware attacks in 2015.
Migrating to the Cloud with Confidence
More and more companies are migrating to Cloud Computing to gain competitive advantage and reduce capital expense. According to CompTIA’s 9th annual Security Trends study, companies reported over 80% net usage of Cloud Computing. Over 59% reported moderate or heavy usage.
Reducing Business Risk with Backup and Disaster Recovery
Does your San Antonio-based business have a backup and disaster recovery plan? Businesses of any size should know which applications–and their associated data–they rely on and what the cost of interruption would be in the event of an unintended disruption.
Is Your Network Ready for Cloud Backup?
Ransomware, Privacy Breach, Compliance requirements and Business Continuity make the case to protect your company’s data. Cloud backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaas) require reliable network access to ensure your IT assets are backed up and available for rapid recovery.
What are Managed Services and Why Should I Care?
A managed services provider (MSP) takes on the responsibility for a company’s technology and infrastructure by proactively providing a defined set of IT services for a fixed monthly fee. This approach is preferred by businesses over the traditional Break/Fix services delivered on an hourly rate when needed. By emphasizing high availability and reliability,
Rethinking Wide Area Networking
There is a shift in how businesses use technology—even in San Antonio, Texas. New applications, including Voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems, cloud based email, file sync & sharing all require solid network infrastructure. According to a recent report from the enterprise strategy group, demonstrating SD-WAN business value:
Considerations for Cloud Migration
The market for Cloud Computing is maturing—not just in Silicon Valley but right here in San Antonio, Texas. According to trends in cloud computing, a recent research report by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 90 percent claim using some form of cloud computing.
Internet of Things: Reality or Myth
Technology is always evolving, with new ways to benefit always on the horizon. This is something that affects Texas businesses more than other parts of the country. Like Mobility and Cloud, Internet of Things (Iot) is a shift in computing that will impact many businesses and organizations within the next few years. According to research from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), IoT is expected to drive over 50 billion connected devices by 2020—reaching from the corners of the US all the way to right here in San Antonio, Texas.
Cyber Threats You Should Protect Against
Defending against Cyber threats is no easy task. Understanding the risks and designing a defense strategy are important steps in protecting yourself from malicious actors and cybercriminals. Staying current on operating system and application patches, restricting network access, and maintaining antivirus and malware protection are known ways to protect your San Antonio based network.
Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business
It is no surprise, technology flattens the world for many businesses. What’s more, nearly every business sector finds it necessary to collect, maintain, analyze, and monetize user data. Many think Cybersecurity risks only apply to highly regulated industries, such as legal, healthcare and financial services.