Managed IT
In House, Co-Managed or Hybrid: New Models For Outsourcing IT Support
You know you need better IT but you don’t know the best way to get it: Hire in-house or outsourcing IT support with a managed service provider (MSP)? Why not choose both with a co-managed or hybrid plan. For some companies small and large, co-managed service provides the best of both worlds. Some of the…
Read MoreBusiness Continuity: Create a Plan in 5 Steps
Whether your business is teeny weeny or gigantic in size, leading it is a challenging job, especially in the current environment. As part of an overall disaster recovery plan, you need to know how to quickly respond and resolve any crisis, from tornadoes, flood, snow or fire damage to a cyber security breach. The ideal…
Read MoreReduce IT Costs: Streamline Vendors and Applications With Managed IT
When you are building a company, it’s common to delegate certain tasks and responsibilities to third-party vendors. When it comes to your IT needs, this often involves layering multiple applications over time, each performing a small part of your overall technology needs. As a managed service provider, we see this accumulation of vendors all the…
Read MoreYour Cloud Migration Strategy in 10 Steps
Cloud migration, simply put, is moving your digital business operations such as relevant data, applications and IT-related processes from your onsite premises to an offsite cloud. You probably already use cloud services to store your personal photos or documents. Unlike with those personal services that offer a simple upload procedure, moving your business data requires…
Read MoreCrypto Mining on Company Servers
Here at Intrust IT, we’ve seen an increase in crypto mining on company servers with new and existing clients. Our vulnerability assessment can catch if employees are engaging in crypto mining on your company’s server. Let’s take a look at what it is, what the immediate effects are and the larger threat. What Is Crypto…
Read MoreIs Hiring IT Staff an Uphill Battle? You’re Not Alone
If you are finding that hiring IT staff feels impossible, you are not alone. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, there are a lot of IT job openings right now but not a lot of qualified applicants to fill them, especially when it comes to cloud services experience. We’ve seen a similar trend…
Read MoreDark Web Monitoring: Are YOU on the Dark Web?
We know you’ve heard of the dark web, almost anyone with a computer or TV has. But few have actually seen it or know if their data is on it. If you are an Intrust client, no worries. Dark web monitoring is part of the overall cyber security we provide your business. The dark web…
Read MoreRansomware as a Service (RaaS): Cybercrime, No Hacking Skills Needed
We’ve said it before: Cybercriminals are smart — so smart they’ve now branched out to Godfather villainy much the same as a cartel. They’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse, a ransom threat, but they don’t necessarily need the wherewithal to do it themselves. They hire “hit men” — companies, groups, nefarious entities —…
Read MoreCyber Security Company or IT Services Company: Which Best Protects Your Business?
Cyber security can be confusing and it’s difficult to know where to turn for help. There are many companies, software and tools available that claim to have the answer. As a business owner, you need expert help. Cyber security businesses tend to fall into two main categories: cyber security companies and IT services companies including…
Read MoreDesktop 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…
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