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How to Educate Your Team of Employees on Cybersecurity Threats

April 26, 2024 0

Cybersecurity threats are a concern of everyone in a business, which is why it’s important to ensure everyone on a team is trained to recognize common threats. Read on...

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Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Small Businesses

April 5, 2024 0

Small businesses are an essential and often beloved part of communities. However, their size and statistically weaker security measures put them at risk for cyber attacks. Read on to...

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The Importance of Regularly Backing Up Data

March 22, 2024 0

Backing up data is important for every business. About 30% of businesses have lost data in the past five years due to an outage. Making sure data is backed...

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How to Protect Data in Remote Work

March 8, 2024 0

Data protection is more important than ever as data leaks and hacks are becoming more and more common. As remote work has risen in popularity, the job market has...

by WesTec in category Cybersecurity Data Protection Security tagged as #BusinessTechnology #Cybersecurity #ITConsulting ...
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The Importance of Password Variety

February 23, 2024 0

A strong password is the key to protecting your business’ information. However, it is also important to not use the same password for everything in an organization. If one...

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How to Recognize Phishing Attempts

February 9, 2024 0

Phishing is a strategy that scammers use to gather personal information and attempt to insert malware into computers. Scammers commonly pose as a major company or an individual...

by WesTec in category Cybersecurity IT Phishing ... tagged as #BusinessTechnology #Cybersecurity #ITConsulting ...
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What is Cloud Technology?

January 25, 2024 0

“The cloud” is becoming an increasingly popular term, but what exactly does it mean? Utilizing cloud technology means accessing data and programs via the internet rather than a physical...

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Why Should You Invest in Video Surveillance?

January 11, 2024 0

In an era where security concerns are at the forefront of priorities, investing in advanced technologies such as video surveillance has become imperative. Video surveillance has emerged as a...

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Emerging Technologies and Trends in IT

December 21, 2023 0

The world of Information Technology (IT) is constantly evolving which makes staying on top of emerging technologies and trends crucial for businesses. Several new, groundbreaking innovations are reshaping IT...

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How to Look for Internal Security Threats

December 8, 2023 0

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses face not only external threats but also internal dangers that put sensitive information at risk and compromise the security of the establishment....

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Discover the Ideal IT Security Strategy for Your Business

November 21, 2023 0

In an era dominated by digital advancements and interconnected systems, having a stable security strategy for your business’s IT infrastructure is essential. The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber...

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Identifying and Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

November 9, 2023 0

Ransomware is a type of malicious software, also known as malware, designed to encrypt a victim's files or entire computer system, making it inaccessible until a certain ransom is...

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Spoofing Attacks: Detection & Prevention

October 26, 2023 0

Spoofing attacks are a type of cyberattack in which a cybercriminal will hide their identity by disguising themselves as a trustworthy source in order to gain highly sensitive and...

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Spyware: How to Protect Yourself

October 5, 2023 0

Have you ever got the feeling that someone is watching you? That feeling might not be completely out of pocket. Whoever is watching you may not be outside your...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Surveillance

September 28, 2023 0

In today’s world, cameras can be found all around us. Whether they’re hidden in doorbells, on the side of buildings, or even in the hands of smartphone users, they...

by WesTec in category Business Business Equipment Business Intelligence ... tagged as #Backup #BusinessTechnology #Cyberthreats ...
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The 4 Most Vulnerable Industries to Cyber Attacks

September 7, 2023 0

Cyber attacks have become a large issue and concern for many businesses. Since technology continues to change and develop everyday, it has revealed vulnerability in protective digital software. The...

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VPN Security Risks: What to Look Out For

August 24, 2023 0

The purpose of VPN security is to protect and encrypt sensitive data by masking IP addresses. VPN stands for “virtual private network”, and they are used to conceal browsing...

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Best Awareness Training Topics: Company Security

August 3, 2023 0

Human errors can happen, and can be the cause of up to 95% of cybersecurity related breaches. With that being said, the best way to prevent these mistakes would...

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System Administrator Appreciation Day (July 28th)

July 27, 2023 0

When it comes to IT work, it can take a village to keep everything up and running smoothly. There are a lot of important roles and responsibilities in this...

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Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day (July 16th)

July 6, 2023 0

As we evolve in the technological world, our demands for more advanced technology grows. With the use of artificial intelligence, we can achieve endless possibilities in both businesses and...

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Cookies and Privacy: What “Terms” Are You Accepting?

June 22, 2023 0

It’s common to jump on a website and immediately see a pop-up regarding accepting cookies, and can even be mandatory if you wish to continue to the site. But...

by WesTec in category Article Cybersecurity Cypbercriminals ... tagged as #Cookies #CookiesandPrivacy #WebsiteCookies ...
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Using AI in Cybersecurity

June 1, 2023 0

As cybercriminals become more evolved, cybersecurity must always be a few steps ahead to prevent potential challenges. In order to achieve this, companies are beginning to utilize the power...

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Cyber Security When On Vacation

May 25, 2023 0

While in office, cyber safety should always remain a huge priority. With the summer months quickly approaching, more people will clock out of the office for a vacation. Though...

by WesTec in category Cybersecurity Data Protection Passwords ... tagged as #Backup #BusinessTechnology #Cyberthreats ...
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World Password Day: How to Celebrate

May 4, 2023 0

Purpose Passwords are used to protect your devices, finances, health records, and so much more. We rely on them to prevent unauthorized users from accessing devices and accounts, which...

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The Key to Disaster Recovery: Preventing Data Loss

April 27, 2023 0

In today’s world, everyone relies heavily on technology to do just about anything. We use it to communicate with one another, to work and pay our bills, and purchase...

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National Flash Drive Day

April 6, 2023 0

USB flash drives have been a practical and reliable way to transport valuable files to and from different computers. Since the year of 2000, they have been a viable...

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Keeping Cloud-Based Email Secure

March 30, 2023 0

 Introduction Something as simple as sending an email may seem like normal task, but every email sent out holds precious information that thieves prey upon. Whether it’s for personal...

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IT Job in Houston: Now Hiring Onsite/Server IT Technician

March 2, 2023 0

Are you a Server Technician and looking for an IT job in Houston? Give us a call at (713) 682-4000 to learn more  Requirements: * 3-5 years experience supporting...

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Gmail Vs. Outlook: What’s Best for Your Business?

March 1, 2023 0
Gmail vs. Outlook: Email Platform Blog

What’s better, Gmail or Outlook? These are the two leading platforms when it comes to business email. Both are great options and come with good features and security. They...

by WesTec in category Business Data Protection Google ... tagged as business business technology email ...
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Cloud vs. Physical Servers: What’s Best for Your Business

February 22, 2023 0
Cloud server vs on-site server

If you are starting a business or need to update your server, you might be wondering if you should go with local or cloud-based servers. There are benefits and...

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