Ransomware is gaining worldwide attention recently, especially after the WannaCry attack that infected more than 200,000 computers in over 150 countries. As a business owner, you should be aware of the dangers of ransomware, as well as the protective measures you can use for all your systems. One such measure is the knowledge and expertise of our IT support professionals in Denver. Here are some facts about ransomware and what you (and our IT support team) can do to combat it. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that locks your computer and holds your entire files hostage until you pay a certain amount of money. There are two main types of ransomware: lockscreen ransomware and the more [...]

Data protection is a crucial service offered by our IT support company in Denver. It is important to back up your data to the cloud for easier retrieval and business continuity in case of a disaster. Once you have decided to switch to the cloud, then you must know which cloud service will best suit your data protection. Here are four areas to consider: Your Current Backup Strategy/Software If you already have some existing data backup means, then what you now need is something that will add to the survivability of your data. For companies that are looking to extend data storage, we recommend the cloud as the most convenient data storage. We recommend deduplication storage platforms for more economical [...]

Growing businesses are realizing the urgency and importance of investing in data security. Data breaches are costly; they undermine the integrity of your business and can even end up in lawsuits, depending on the severity. Firewalls, antivirus programs, and proactive monitoring are important components of a cybersecurity policy. Our IT support team in Denver includes all these services and more. Many businesses forget that preventing data breaches is a team effort and neglect the role played by the rest of the team, in addition to the IT division. Security Risks from the End User Hackers use multipronged strategies to gain access to the confidential and priority information that your business has. They can use malware such as the infamous ransomware. [...]

Network Operation Centre (NOC) is an integral function of IT support in Denver and most businesses are now embracing it. All businesses, regardless of the type of ventures, have their digital devices networked together for easier workflow. It’s for this reason that having an NOC is inevitable. An NOC performs numerous IT functions such as system monitoring, coordination of network problems and changes, and IP addresses and domain name management. The big question that business directors ask is whether to outsource to managed services providers or simply to have in-house NOC. Having an in-house IT team has the benefit of working with familiar people that you can trust. On the other hand, hiring managed service providers also has numerous profits, [...]