Posts by Tim Rettig
Why Intrust IT Doesn’t Lock In Your Company, Has No Long-Term Contracts
In an industry-challenging move, Intrust IT embraces a “no long-term contracts” philosophy—doesn’t require clients to sign long-term contracts. One thing we despise at Intrust IT is long-term contracts. The business environment changes fast, so we need our vendors and partners to be able to adapt and change to keep up. I’m sure your company feels…
Read MoreCloud Computing Advantages for Business
The importance of having your business in the cloud became very apparent when the stay-at-home orders slowly came down from state and local agencies in the first quarter of 2020. The immediacy of working from home created a mad scramble for many businesses to connect their workers in a safe and productive way. This gave…
Read More2020’s Worst Ransomware Attacks and Why Backups Should Lead the Protection in 2021
As a managed service provider, it’s heartbreaking to see the damage done by these ransomware attacks. Especially when something as simple as the right backup and recovery strategy could mitigate most attacks. Imagine what would happen if: A patient headed for a hospital for trauma or emergency care was diverted to a hospital that possibly…
Read More6 Steps to Better Cyber Security Management for Your Business
From time to time, I give seminars called Cybersecurity in the Real World that provide attendees with steps to improve their personal cybersecurity. But the tactics I teach apply to businesses as well, and are a great starter set for businesses trying to improve their cyber security management. Step 1: Stay Up to Date Keep…
Read MoreCybersecurity vs Cyber Security? Either Way, You Need to Have It
Do you remember the old Gershwin song, a duet performed by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzergerald: “You say tomato, I say tomahto, you say potato, I say potahto…”? When it comes to IT services, it’s cybersecurity vs cyber security that makes a ruckus.
Read MoreThrow Pillow as Disease Vector? Returning to Work After COVID
With coronavirus restrictions lifting, many people are venturing back to the office. Understandably, some are concerned about the safety of returning to work after COVID. Here are some of the changes you might consider in terms of office technology and layout. Toss the Throw Pillow For years, offices have been shifting to more casual, open…
Read MoreYou’ve Got (Less) Mail! 6 Email Productivity Tools
Email is kind of like a new puppy: At first it’s fun that the puppy needs you and wants your attention, but pretty soon he can start to feel like a major distraction that keeps you from getting anything done. Unlike puppies, email can be brought under control with online tools. Here are six effective…
Read MoreSingle Sign-On: The Only Security Improvement Users Actually Like!
Nine times out of ten, when you improve cyber security, things get more difficult for users. It won’t be long before users will need to use a 67-character password with letters, numbers and gang signs. Oh, and they will have to change it at every login. Luckily, there is one thing you can do to…
Read More5 Tips for Using Microsoft Teams for Remote Workers
You probably have employees working at home now, and although you may not be using it, you most likely have access to a powerful platform for working together even when you’re apart. Here are a few tips for using Microsoft Teams for remote workers. First, some very basic information: In Teams, which is included in…
Read MoreWhat is Cyber Security Insurance?
Life, home and auto insurance have been around for decades. Even a gecko can explain what these policies cover. Cyber security insurance, which is relatively new, helps an organization or company recover from a cyber crime. Because it’s not as established, what it covers can vary from insurer to insurer. When buying cyber security insurance,…
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