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Demystifying IT Managed Services: Your Trusted Partner in Daily Business Support
Daniel Bracho • Apr 19, 2024
Demystifying IT Managed Services: Your Trusted Partner in Daily Business Support
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What is an IT Managed Services Provider?
Simply put, an IT-managed services provider is like having your IT department but without the hassle of hiring and managing a full-time team. These providers offer services designed to keep your IT systems running smoothly, protect your business from cyber threats, and ensure you have the support you need when things go awry.
How Can an IT Managed Services Provider Help Your SMB Daily?
- Cybersecurity Protection Cyber threats are a constant concern for SMBs, with hackers constantly looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. An IT-managed services provider can implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect your business from malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. They've covered you, from firewalls to antivirus software and employee training.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Support With an IT-managed services provider, your IT systems are monitored 24/7. This means any issues or abnormalities are detected and addressed promptly, often before you notice them. And if something does go wrong, help is just a phone call away.
- Regular Maintenance and Updates Keeping your software and systems up-to-date is crucial for avoiding potential security vulnerabilities. An IT-managed services provider takes care of regular maintenance tasks, such as software updates and patches, so you can focus on running your business.
- Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Data loss can be catastrophic for SMBs, leading to downtime, financial losses, and reputational damage. An IT-managed services provider implements robust data backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure that your critical business data is securely backed up and can be quickly restored during a disaster.
- Scalable Solutions As your business grows, so do your IT needs. An IT-managed services provider offers scalable solutions that can grow with your company, ensuring you always have the resources needed to support your growth and expansion.
Why Local Representation Matters. Having a local IT-managed services provider offers several advantages for SMBs
- Fast Response Times In the event of a technical issue or emergency, having a local provider means that help is just around the corner. You won't have to wait for a technician to travel long distances to reach you, minimizing downtime and ensuring your business can get back up and running quickly.
- Personalized Support Local providers understand the unique needs and challenges of businesses in your area. They can provide customized support and tailored solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of your business and your community.
- Community Engagement Local IT-managed service providers are often deeply rooted in their communities. They actively engage with local businesses, contribute to economic growth, and support community initiatives. By partnering with a local provider, you're not just getting IT support—you're investing in your community's success.
In conclusion, an IT-managed services provider is a valuable ally for SMBs, offering various services to support your business daily. From cybersecurity protection to 24/7 monitoring and support, they provide the peace of mind to focus on running your business. And when it comes to choosing a provider, local representation matters. With a local provider, you can enjoy fast response times, personalized support, and the satisfaction of knowing that you're supporting your local community.
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Horror stories of people getting scammed out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars aren’t in short supply. As we scroll through the news app from the comfort of our couch, reading these accounts of how a stupid so-and-so opened a suspicious attachment and a hacker drained their bank account, it’s easy to say things like, “I’d never fall for that!” But would you?
We rely on technology to run our businesses and lives now more than ever. When the “Internet goes down,” most companies come to a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales. A perfect example would be the AT&T outage a few weeks ago, when an estimated 1.7 million customers, including small business owners, lost service. No phones, no Internet. Could you afford your business to be down for minutes, hours, or even days? The answer is likely no.
In today's digital world, phishing emails have become one of the most common methods cybercriminals use to trick individuals and businesses into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. As an IT customer, educating yourself and your team on how to detect phishing emails to safeguard your business from potential threats is crucial. In this article, we'll explain how to spot a phishing email and explore how MSP solutions can help protect your business from cyber threats without selling you unnecessary products or services.
When properly utilized, technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry. However, one of small business owners' biggest issues is overcoming common tech obstacles that hinder productivity. These issues range from minor inconveniences to serious threats that permanently shut down a business.
In today’s blog, we’ve outlined 6 of the most common technology problems small business owners face regularly and how you can either avoid or resolve them.
1. Failing to Meet Industry-Specific Compliance Requirements
2. Lack of Strategic IT Planning
3. Inadequate Cyber Security Protection
4. Poor User Support
5. Poor User Asset Management
6. Lack of Training
“Know Ye That We Have Granted and Given License to Adam Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies by sea or by land, wheresoever they can, so that they share with us the half of all their gain.”
These were the words of King Henry III of England as he issued one of the first letters of marque, effectively employing private sailors to bolster his naval power and fill the royal coffers, all under the guise of lawful privateering. This clever maneuver financed the kingdom’s ambitions and paved the way for the discovery and plunder of new worlds, all at the expense of England’s adversaries.
You are about to read a real story showing how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye.
Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Remember to forward this to anyone making online payments and, better yet, your entire staff. The name of the company and principals has been withheld so they don’t become a further target.
$43,000 Gone in The Blink of An Eye!
I get it—it's already passed, but each year, on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it is a good opportunity each year to do a quick check-in and ensure you’re using strong passwords to protect your accounts.
Does not matter if it already passed; you can always have a belated celebration!
The suggested ‘rule’ used to be to change your password every three months. With advanced tools like password managers and data encryption, experts now say the type of password you use is more important than how often you create a new one. We’re sharing up-to-date advice on how to make a strong password that will keep your account secure and hackers guessing.
Gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today, our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from paying a bill to ordering lunch for delivery, editing videos, and more.
But with more capabilities come more risks. Because our phones are computers connected to the Internet, they are susceptible to the same security risks as any other computer. Worse yet, personal devices often contain private information like bank account numbers, which, if accessed by the wrong person, could result in dangerous and expensive problems like drained bank accounts, identity theft, etc. Still, despite the obvious risks, most people do not treat phones like the security threats they pose, making them easy, no-brainer targets for cybercriminals.
The year 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence). AI is now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier ways to rob you, extort you, or burn your business to the ground.
As we write this, we know there’s a tendency to shrug and accept the “we’re all going to get hacked anyway” mantra to avoid dealing with it. Further, like overhyped weather reports, it’s also tempting to ignore the warning signs, thinking all this is just fearmongering rhetoric designed to sell stuff.
Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This practice not only jeopardizes the online presence of businesses and individuals but also poses a significant challenge in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security. The scariest part is that you can be a victim of a cybersquatting domain and not even realize it.
