5 Reasons SMBs Need Managed IT Services
By: Karl Bickmore, CEO, Snap Tech IT As a business owner, we know you have a lot on your plate when it comes to managing, securing and growing your business. Wearing many hats is part of the game as you strive to remain competitive while solving your business challenges and realizing the return you need on […]
Part 2: Using a Risk Assessment to Improve Your Cybersecurity
Leveraging the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) By: Shawn Brown, COO, Snap Tech IT If you missed Part 1 of this series, “What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)?,” I would encourage you to go back and check out that article so that you have a basic understanding of the NIST CSF. In this article we are […]
Which Firewall Should I Use In My Business?
By: Shawn Brown, COO, Snap Tech IT We work with hundreds of customers each year and a very common question we are asked is what firewall is the best choice. We spend a lot of time administering firewalls, protecting networks with firewalls and keeping the network performance tuned. The right firewall depends on your type of […]
Why Does My Business Need Quality I.T.?
What is I.T.? By: Karl Bickmore, CEO, Snap Tech IT In a world where we are surrounded by technology, this may seem an unusual question. Most of us no longer question the value of technology in our lives, but where we might struggle, is tp to understand the value of I.T. is when we apply it […]
Office 365: A Software Review/Rating
Our organization adopted Office 365 and highly recommend it as the business communication platform for all our customers. In the marketplace, there really are only two options that support business functions; they are Google’s G-Suite and Microsoft’s Office 365. In the early days Google’s G-Suite and Microsoft’s Office 365 had some major differences in functionality. […]
What Does Managed IT Cost?
Whether you call it Managed IT, Managed Service Provider (MSP), IT Service Provider (ITSP), Outsourced IT, Technology Service Provider (TSP), IT Consulting, etc. Business managers, owners, and operators all want to know three things.#1. What exactly IS IT ? , #2 Why do I need it? and #3 What does it COST? I decided to […]
Is it Malware or a Computer Virus? Understanding the Difference
The terms “Malware” and “computer virus” are used interchangeably in the computer world. While most people understand that either will create havoc on your system, they don’t necessarily know the differences between them. Let’s spend a few moments digging deeper to demystify them. Malware is a general term that encompasses all types of malicious software. […]
Why you Need Threat Detection for your Antivirus or Firewall
Nobody in their right mind would suggest you leave your door unlocked at night or when you’re on vacation. However, if someone can pick that door lock, or break the window right next to the door, they will still enter and burglarize your home. What you need along with your door lock, is something that […]
10 Ways to Avoid Being the Low-hanging Fruit for Cybercriminals
Are you confused about how to handle your company’s IT security? Just when you thought you had it figured out, another horror story about cybercriminals breaks, and you wonder if your system is at risk. As a business owner, it’s important to ask the right questions and have your truth detector tuned in to make […]