Posts Tagged ‘Original Style’
Keeping 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 MoreCyber Security Measures vs. Productivity: Who Wins?
If you feel like you are in a battle with your cyber security team to get access to the files and systems you need to get work done, you’re not alone. It unfortunately happens far too often that security comes at the cost of productivity. But it IS possible to create and maintain your cyber…
Read MoreOffice 365 Mail Rules to Use for Anti-Spoofing
Fraudulent emails are becoming a common cyber threat. Anti-spoofing mail rules set up in Office 365 can help. In these phishing schemes, scammers research internal company names and send emails that look like they are coming from the CEO or someone else in the company. Typically the scam emails request a wire transfer or other…
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 MoreMultifactor Authentication: There’s No Cyber Security (Insurance) Without It
If you are in the market for cyber insurance, be prepared to document your multifactor authentication (MFA) policies and procedures. That’s because insurance companies are starting to require MFA to issue cyber insurance policies. In a recent flyer to its customers, Travelers Insurance, noted, “99.9 percent of account compromise attacks can be blocked by MFA.…
Read MoreWhich Is Better: Google Workplace or Microsoft 365?
As a managed service provider, we get asked this question a lot. Why Microsoft 365? Why not Google Workplace? You might think: six of one, half dozen of the other, but there are some significant differences. Before you decide, here are some questions to ask yourself: If you’re thinking that we, at Intrust, are more…
Read MoreIntrust IT Expands to Provide Cyber Security and Remote Work 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, Ohio, Reliance was launched in 2004 by Mark &…
Read MoreChange IT Company Guide: Ready to Change IT Support?
There are several reasons why you might want to change IT support providers. Maybe you’ve outgrown their services or are unhappy with their response time. Or, maybe you’ve never used a managed service provider (MSP) before and want to know the benefits, onboarding process and, of course, how to find a good one. This guide…
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