Posts by Intrust Man
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktops: Are They Right for Your Business?
One of our jobs as a managed service provider (MSP) is to help our clients understand new IT and whether or not it will work for their business. The latest hot topic is virtual desktops. Here we take you through what you need to know about desktop as a service (DaaS). COVID-19 caused many changes…
Read MoreThe Key To Business Resilience: Get Your DBR In Shape
Business resilience means making sure your business can survive anything that comes at it, from supply chain issues to a ransomware attack (and everything in between). As a managed service provider, we have a great deal of experience helping companies improve their business resilience through Data Backup Recovery (DBR) planning. If you are working to…
Read MoreKeeping Your Company and Your Identity Safe Online
Intrust’s cybersecurity pro, Dave Hatter, appeared on Local 12 this week to talk about the importance of keeping your identity safe online. Dave explained it’s important to understand that bad guys want your information because, “it makes it possible for them to impersonate you. Whether that’s trying to file for fraudulent credit, trying to get…
Read MoreNSA and CISA Publish Ad Blocker Recommendations
Ad blockers protect those who use them from ads that could potentially hack their devices and access their sensitive information. Even federal organizations like the NSA and U.S. Intelligence Community agencies like the FBI, DEA, DHS and DoD utilize ad blockers similarly. The NSA and CISA published their ad blocker recommendations and why ad-blocking technology…
Read MoreBuy Business IT Infrastructure Equipment Now for 2021 Tax Benefits
There’s a great tax benefit out there for anyone looking to upgrade their businesses IT infrastructure, but if you wait too long to make your purchases, you could miss out. Section 179 tax benefits only apply to equipment both purchased AND put into service this year. With supply issues we’re seeing and delivery time taking…
Read MoreTalk Like a CIO: IT Jargon and IT Terminology Updates
Technology terms are like a revolving door. Once you get the hang of one, the door rotates and something else needs to be learned. Sometimes it is difficult to keep up with IT jargon and terminology. IoB? Distributed cloud? Open source? Knowing what they mean is important, especially when you talk with your IT service…
Read MoreHow Ohio’s Safe Harbor Act Protects Your Business – Or Not
If you are working with an IT Service Provider such as Intrust, know that you DO NOT have to know about current data protection because we handle it for you. But, you do need to know what the state of Ohio requires to make sure your cybersecurity insurance contract will provide “reasonable” cybersecurity controls. In…
Read MoreIntrust IT Expands to Provide Cyber Security and Remote Work Solutions
Blue Ash-based IT services company acquires Reliance Technology Solutions CINCINNATI, Ohio: To provide key services to even more clients, Intrust IT acquired Reliance Technology Solutions on August 1, 2021. The expansion allows Intrust to address growing concerns about cyber security and the ability to set employees up for success when working remotely. Based in Mason,…
Read MorePress Release: Intrust IT Acquires Managed IT Services Division from Afidence
We are pleased to announce our latest acquisition of the managed IT services division from Afidence. This purchase enables us to live out our passion of expanding employee ownership and building our local economy. Read the official press release below and contact us with any questions. Afidence Announces Sale of Managed IT Services Division to…
Read MoreMicrosoft Users Beware: What You Need To Know About the BazarCall Scam
Beware of the BazarCall ransomware scam, an elaborate new scam using a live call center to trick users of Windows PCs into downloading ransomware. Our cyber security consultant Dave Hatter spoke with local news station WKRC last weekend to provide the latest updates. What Is the BazarCall Scam? The scam starts with a phishing email…
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