IT Provider Red Flags: Is It Time to Break Up With Your MSP?
Are you getting the service you need out of your IT provider? It may be time to move on and find a new MSP. Most IT providers offer a full range of IT support services including cloud migration, cyber security and disaster recovery. Here are 10 red flags that could signal that your IT provider…
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File Sharing Dangers and Best Practices
Everyone shares files whether it’s a photo, an email or a message to someone we know. But the way those files are shared can literally give hackers the key to all your other data. It’s very easy these days to inadvertently share a file in a way that opens up a back door to all…
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In-House IT Hidden Costs
You have an in-house IT staff. Do you know what that is actually costing you? Not just their salaries, which in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area averages $66,770 per year per team member, but all the other hidden costs, including the cost of benefits, payroll and worker’s compensation, overhead costs, supplies, office space, equipment etc. Then…
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Using Office 365 for Legal Firms Will Transform Collaboration
Collaboration is at the core of legal professions. Whether it’s communicating with clients, coworkers or other professionals, your method of communication must be stable and compliant in order for you to be successful. Does your team waste too much time rifling through junk emails and searching for relevant information? Are your applications compatible with your…
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Tech Gift Ideas for the 2021 Office Giving Season
“You better watch out!” Santa is on the way, which means so is Secret Santa and employee gift season. It can be challenging to find interesting gifts that are workplace appropriate. So we put together a few ideas, from our office to yours. It includes our tried and true cyber security tech gifts as well…
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Business Cloud Services: Public vs Private
We’re often asked the question of which is best for business cloud services: public, private or hybrid. And our answer is always: it depends on your needs and on your budget. First, though, it’s essential to define the cloud itself and its options. Over the next few years, if not sooner, your company will probably…
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Next Generation Antivirus (EDR): Why Endpoint Protection (EPP) Alone Is Not Enough
If you are using standard antivirus (endpoint protection or EPP), you are falling behind in the race — the one against the cyber criminals trying to access your network and steal your data or disrupt your business. EPP is simply not enough to get the job done. You need next generation antivirus: endpoint detection and…
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Why You Should Never “Pick” Your Business IT Plan
With Internos as your Managed Service Provider (MSP) you never need to pick your business IT plan. You’ll have one. It will be the one best suited for your business at the time you contract with us, but you won’t pick it. Here’s why: When you hire an MSP, it’s usually because you need the…
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Don’t Miss Out on Business IT Infrastructure Equipment Tax Benefits
It’s not quite holiday shopping season, but if you are considering upgrading your business IT infrastructure, best to make your purchases now. That’s because the Internal Revenue Service’s Section 179 tax benefits apply to equipment both purchased AND put into service this year (2021). With supply chain issues, it can be 8 weeks (or more)…
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Managing Cyber Security Is NOT a Tech Issue (It’s a Business Issue)
You read that correctly. Cyber security is not a tech issue because it affects more than just the tech part of your business. It impacts every area of your business. It shouldn’t be put on the back burner or dealt with separately from any other business issue. It needs to be central to planning. Too…
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Need Cyber Insurance? Better Have Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
The single most impactful changes you can make to improve your cyber security is to adopt multi factor authentication (MFA). If you haven’t made the change for your business yet, here’s another compelling reason: Some cyber security insurance companies require it. There’s a good reason why insurance companies like Travelers are now requiring that companies…
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The Social Engineering Attack Cycle: How Hackers Gain Your Trust in 4 Steps
Criminals get the information they use to breach your company in what is called the social engineering attack cycle. But you don’t have to be an expert on the social engineering framework to protect your business. A good managed service provider will train your team on how to prevent phishing attacks and other cyber security…
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