Tampa’s Business Email Compromise (BEC) Problem Did you know that Tampa ranks second in the nation for business email compromise schemes, or BECs? According to the FBI, BECs are the largest form of internet fraud in the country and cost Americans more than $9 billion from 2016 to 2021 alone. These cybercrimes differ from ransomware…
Why Start-Ups Need Professional IT Solutions It’s not uncommon for start-up businesses to try to keep costs as low as possible, especially in the early days. To accomplish this, entrepreneurs often take a do-it-yourself approach to certain business functions. While this may work for some aspects of the business, IT is not an area where…
As your business grows, your IT needs change. Companies reach a point where they require full-time IT support services, either in-house or outsourced through a managed services provider (MSP), like Atlas Professional Services. If you’re on the fence about hiring a managed IT services provider, there are several benefits to consider.
Many companies are nervous about starting with a new IT services company. They’re concerned about the time they’ll need to commit to a transition, possible disruption in workflow and potential downtime to the system.
At Atlas, we use a product called Huntress for Advanced Threat Detection (ATD). This type of cybersecurity solution has never been more important, as evidenced by the high-profile SolarWinds hack last year.
Passwords have long been used as the primary form of online account security. However, as the internet becomes more sophisticated, so too have hackers. A password is no longer enough to protect your data from attacks.
Cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses today. With the number of known viruses increasing daily and the risk of cyberattacks growing exponentially, protecting a business from network security threats can be a full-time job.
Passwords have been the primary form of authentication since the dawn of the internet. But, thanks to data breaches, malware and other forms of cyberattacks, it’s nearly impossible to secure an online or mobile account with just a password. Here are a few facts that illustrate why it’s important to use two-factor authentication to secure your business:
Is your business ready for Windows 7 end of life? According to a report by Help Net Security, earlier this year 43% of businesses were running on Windows 7. Is your business among them? If so, you should be preparing for Windows 7 end of life. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for…
Is your business ready for Windows Server 2008 end of life? On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. What this means is Microsoft will no longer provide regular security updates to these servers. But what, exactly, does Windows Server 2008 end of life mean for your business?…
