A while ago we ran a three part series on data backup procedures, different backup methodologies, and disaster recover and business continuity concepts. Read “Is Your Business Prepared for a Disaster?”: Is Your Business Prepared for a Disaster? Part 1 Is Your Business Prepared for a Disaster? Part 2 Is Your Business Prepared for a
There was a disturbing news brought to light by various sources of Associated Press, including New Jersey’s The Record. It is reported that according to the Homeland Security, Office of Personnel Management and Interior Department data had been cyber-attacked by hackers working for the Chinese state. Link: The Record (Bergen County) – “Hackers strike federal
Do you need backup? Absolutely! Is backup enough to support your business? Absolutely NOT. Disasters happen, and for various reasons. 45% due to Human Error 45% due to Server Failure 50% due to Network Outage How you prepare can mean the difference between business as usual and costly downtime. Without Intelligent Business Continuity, more than
First, we would like to first make sure you do all you can to be safe. When preparing your business for the potential natural disaster, such as a hurricane Arthur nearing Carolina – and we already feeling the edge of its storms here in New Jersey, it is important to take care when it comes
This threat is not quite new – CryptorBit ransomware virus was first introduced in late 2013 on the tail of the CryptoLocker we reported on several times last year; but CryptoBit has a new spin, and has been increasingly active in the recent days. 6 Quick facts about CryptorBit CryptorBit, or as it is also
Cloud computing lets businesses ramp up new services and reallocate resources fast, based on individual business needs, while providing users with self-service access to computing resources, with appropriate levels of control. Cloud gives organizations power to manage their business data across hybrid in- and off-premise locations, in the secure computing environments based on cost, capacity
Does your organization run its own email server or web server in-house? If so, it may be time to switch to a hosted solution for your company’s needs. Hosting applications and services with a cloud vendor is a smart and practical thing to do. As you will see, moving to a cloud-based solution can cut
You are probably making them – some, if not all the mistakes on this list. When you own a small business, it is easy to become a victim of common computer threats. After all – you are in business doing something other than keeping a vigil over your computer. You are a real expert in
Introduction What if you were to come into your office one morning and found that your server was off? You go to push the power button, and… nothing. You call your IT company and it turns out the server has died. It can not be turned back on. You think to yourself, what happens now,
