Three Critical Reasons to Choose a Wired Network for Your Small Business [Updated for 2022]
Relying on convenient wireless networks? You may be sacrificing speed, security, and stability. Traditional wired internet has many advantages for small businesses. When you arrive at the office, you need things to run smoothly. You don’t necessarily need to know why—as long as they work. But when your network internet connection slows to a […]
Scams for the Holidays
By Content Specialist Marcia Spicer Ah, the winter holidays. Traditionally a time of joy and celebration, but more often a time of stress, spending, shipping, scrambling to cover time off, and, yes, scams. Unless you’re fascinated by them like I am, getting scammed is probably the last thing on your mind at any given time. […]
Byte-Size Tech: What Does an IT Security Audit Report Cover?
A walk through our IT audit process, and how it helps you gain knowledge, perspective, and control over something that affects all areas of your business: your IT. Ready to Request an IT Security Audit Report? Click Here Related Reading Byte-Size Tech: 360 Audits Provide an Unbiased Look into Your Cybersecurity Infrastructure Talking Network Security […]
Byte-Size Tech: You’re Invited to a Webinar that Contains Your Secret Weapon
Thursday, Dec. 16, Ryenn Gaebler of Anderson Technologies and Eric Torres of Datto will sit down for a 30-minute educational conversation about your secret weapon in the war against cybercrime. Learn about the latest threats and real-world solutions to protect yourself. Plus, there’s a chance to win a $500 gift card! And you’re invited. Click […]
Scam Alert! The Rise in SMSishing Fraud Texts
By Systems Administrator Ben Fairbanks Have you been receiving suspicious text messages lately? If so, you aren’t alone. In late 2020, the FCC strengthened the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) by adding more regulations as part of the TRACED Act (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) which basically adds a ton more […]
Byte-Size Tech: SMSishing Strikes!
https://vimeo.com/625573099 Libby Powers shares a text phishing attempt (also known as smishing) she recently received. Can you spot all the clues that let us know this isn’t legit? Related Reading What Is Phishing? Are You Ready to Go Phishing? Take Our Quiz! Scam Alert! The Rise in SMSishing Fraud Texts Transcript Libby Powers: Hi, y’all! […]
The Murky World of Cyber Insurance [Updated for 2021]
[This article is meant to be used as general information and guidance. Anderson Technologies is not a legal advisor or cyber insurance provider, and we recommend businesses use those resources when making insurance decisions.] Worried about the damage and downtime a ransomware attack could have on your business? You and many other business owners are […]
Byte-Size Tech: He Said Stolen Data Was NBD
Libby Powers of Anderson Technologies was taken aback recently when she spoke to someone so cavalier about the data of his clients and partners. Are you treating your business data as if losing it is no big deal? Related Reading Diagnosing the Ransomware “Problem” FREE Cybersecurity Essentials Checklist What Will You Do When Ransomware Holds […]
Byte-Size Tech: A Costly Mistake
https://vimeo.com/574048711 Libby Powers with Anderson Technologies knows what it means to have to scramble after kids—and coworkers—when they make mistakes. Partnering with a company like Anderson Technologies could prevent you from coming back from a holiday to realize your business has been hacked. Don’t let simple mistakes be the opportunity criminals need. Related Reading Free […]
[Updated for 2021] Cybersecurity Essentials Checklist
https://vimeo.com/569934803 The start of a new decade brings a sense of changing times and new beginnings. For your cyber security, it marks a good time to review how the state of cyber threats has changed since the time of Y2K or the 2013 Yahoo data breach. With the evolving threats and methods deployed in cyber […]