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In today's digital age, small businesses face numerous cybersecurity challenges. One tool that can significantly enhance your business's security and privacy is a Virtual Private Network (VPN). But do you really need one for your small business? Let’s delve into what...
iPoint is proud to offer a unique approach to networking services with no contracts necessary. Traditionally, many businesses have relied on long-term contracts for their IT needs, but this approach comes with its own set of challenges. At iPoint, we believe that a...
In the digital age, data is one of the most valuable assets for any organization. Ensuring the security and integrity of this data is crucial for maintaining business operations, safeguarding sensitive information, and meeting regulatory requirements. One critical component of a comprehensive data protection strategy is off-site backups. In this blog, we will discuss off-site backups, their importance, and give examples of when they are very helpful.
Meet Lisa, the owner of a small local plumbing business in Fort Collins. With her business growing steadily, Lisa decided it was time to invest in IT services to streamline operations and support her business's expansion. Excited about the possibilities, Lisa quickly...
Demystifying Firewalls: Safeguarding Your Network with Cybersecurity In the realm of cybersecurity, a firewall stands as a crucial line of defense, serving to protect your network from potential threats and unauthorized access. But what exactly is a...
In the dynamic world of liquor retail, staying ahead of the curve requires smart solutions that streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. iPoint Technologies is proud to introduce our Liquor POS Support service, designed to meet the unique needs of...
Remote backup disaster recovery includes a few different moving pieces. The first is remote backups – this essentially means a company that provides networking services, such as iPoint Technologies, routinely makes copies of your company’s most significant data, and then stores those copies on a server that is located somewhere far away from your office. That way, if a disaster occurs – such as a wildfire, or one of your employees clicks on a suspicious link that downloads a ton of ransomware onto your servers, and suddenly you cannot access any business information unless you pay a huge ransom to strangers over the internet – your company’s information is safe and can be recovered! (Take that, fraudsters!)
Not so fun fact: 81% of all data breaches are caused by weak passwords (according to Verizon Wireless’s research on cybersecurity incidents). Knowing the minimal password security basics can help keep your business safe. We’re sorry to say it, but the date of your...
Backing up your data is more important then ever with increasing hacks and malware it is imperative to have your data backed up. There are two different methods that can be used when backing up your data, remote and on site. An onsite backup is hosted at your...
We’ve all seen them. From that dashing Nigerian Prince who promises you riches to that text with a mystery parcel who needs your “delivery preferences”, phishing scams are more convincing than ever these days. Next time you come across an email that seems...well,...
Starting January 14, 2020 Windows 7 will no longer be supported by Microsoft. This means no more technical support, software or security updates for the operating system. Windows 7 is being phased out we don’t want your business to be left in the...
We have been seeing quite an increase in attempts to obtain sensitive information through email, also known as phishing. These emails disguise themselves in ways that makes them look trustworthy in hopes that you’ll click on their link and enter in your...