Five Most Common Security Recommendations from Microsoft Secure Score
Five Most Common Security Recommendations from Microsoft Secure Score Microsoft Secure Score is a feature in Microsoft 365, which provides an overall measurement of an organization’s security posture. The higher the Secure Score, the better. The Secure Score is accessed from the administrator dashboard in Microsoft 365. Secure Score can be used in a number […]
Five Reasons You Need Next-Gen Anti-Virus
Five Reasons You Need Next-Gen Anti-Virus Attackers are constantly evolving and upgrading their programs and tools. Similar to how software programs are always updating, attackers need to change to continually find ways around road blocks that are being placed in their way. They are using artificial intelligence to ensure their attack is successful. Due to […]
What are Security Services and Why They Matter
What are Security Services and Why They Matter Our clients often ask, why do we need extra security services and software running on our firewall? Won’t the basic firewall suffice? What is a firewall? A firewall is the network security device that in most cases physically sits nearby where your high speed internet access enters […]
Six Reasons PC Setup Fees are a Win-Win
Six Reasons PC Setup Fees are a Win-Win We often get asked, why does Protek charge PC setup fees for new laptops and desktops? The short answer is, these fees make sense both for the client and for Protek. Protek’s PC setup fees are reasonable and guarantee that our clients have the most secure, enjoyable, […]
Protek Can Help With Your Office 365 Migration
Protek is a local IT Support company that can help you migrate to Office 365.We are a certified Microsoft partner with years of experience helping our clients manage and service their Microsoft products and have helped the majority of our clients make the move to Microsoft Office 365. Whether you are using your product at […]
IT Network Security – Important Part of Your Business Strategy
Computer IT Network Security is an essential part of any business IT Strategy. When you want to keep your home safe from intruders, you put a fence around your property. In business, you build a security wall that can protects business data and sensitive files from criminals. Having a strong network protects your intellectual property […]
Is Your Business Exposed to the Dark Web?
Has your business been exposed to the Dark Web? Most people don’t know what the Dark Web is let alone if their information is on it. The “dark web” is hidden part of the world wide web that requires special software to access it. It is rarely seen by the average person. Everything that is […]
Cyber Security Threats Business Owners Should Know About
Cyber security is a threat to every business. Criminals are targeting businesses by using spam as a delivery mechanism for dangerous malware. Roughly 200 to 400 thousand Trojans, ransomware, and other malware are delivered to IP addresses daily according to Trustwave researchers. Phishing is also a contributor making up 2.1% of spam types which can […]
What is the Darkweb and Its Business Impact?
Whenever you hear the darkweb mentioned, what do you think of? Most often you will get mixed messages. Some people don’t take information found there seriously while others don’t understand how dangerous it can be. Knowledge is power. The more we know about this part of the internet, the more we can safeguard ourselves against […]
Is Your Company Email Secure?
Email is a very important tool that every business uses to communicate. Business owners depend on it to talk with their internal team, clients, and vendors. Because company email typically contain confidential and proprietary information, they are very attractive to cyber criminals. Is your company email secure? When you send a company email over the […]