Horn-IT Solutions

02/22/2021

Horn IT Newsletter: Security for Every Business -

As advisors to businesses with varied and complex security needs across a range of compliance and regulatory environments, Horn has adopted a security assessment strategy that follows the recommendations of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 20 Critical Security Controls. This assessment gui...

12/10/2020

November Newsletter: Horn Managed Services -

In November we focused on exploring Horn’s essential purpose: providing seamless managed services for small/mid-sized businesses that are customized to our client’s needs. We can provide a full technology solution, or help out your team with more specialized projects.

11/12/2020

11/03/2020

In November we're getting back to basics, exploring what exactly an MSP is (hint: we're an MSP), and what we can do for your business.

A managed services provider is a full-service technology support provider that does all of the work of an in-house IT department at a fraction of the cost. In these uncertain times, having access to a full compliment of experts – from basic tech support to Virtual CIO, for less than the salary of ...

10/22/2020

Our Technical Lead, Graham Daxon, talks about the importance of password management software.

Graham Daxon talks about the importance of using password management software.

10/13/2020

You need a password policy: How a strong password policy protects you from the common mistakes your users make.

A solid password policy is perhaps the most important security control an organization can employ. Reach out to Horn to request a free template of a password policy download to adapt to your specific requirements.

05/12/2020

Cybertip Tuesday: 3 Things to Remember When You're In the Cloud

If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and while we're all working from home, who isn't?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of their network, but most cloud breaches are due to user error. So it’s important that you, the user, are being smart about security. Here are a few things you can easily do to improve security in the cloud:

1. Maintain a STRONG password of at least eight characters with both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Do NOT make it easy, such as “Password123!” While that technically meets the requirements, a hacker could easily crack that.

2. Make sure the device you’re using to access the application is secure. This is an area where you need professional help in installing and maintaining a strong firewall, antivirus and spam-filtering software. Don’t access your cloud application with a device you also use to check social media sites and free e-mail accounts like Hotmail.

3. Back up your data. If the data in a cloud application is important, make sure you’re downloading it from the application and backing it up in another safe and secure location. That way, if your account is hacked, if the data is corrupted OR if the cloud company shuts down your account, you have a copy.

04/28/2020

Paul explains: What is EDR?

We're always talking about the importance of Endpoint Detection Response, but what is it exactly? Paul explains.

04/22/2020

At Horn our employees are committed to demonstrating our core values in their work every day. Each month, we'd like to highlight a member of our team who stands out. At Horn, our team is dependable, professional, customer centred, loyal, innovative and curious.

This week, we're giving a shout out to Mary Moharrami - a key member of our service desk team. Thanks for all you do Mary!

At Horn our employees are committed to demonstrating our core values in their work every day. Each month, we'd like to highlight a member of our team who stands out. At Horn, our team is dependable, professional, customer centred, loyal, innovative and curious. Mary has been a key member of our serv...

04/21/2020

Cybertips Tuesday

When in worldwide crisis like a pandemic or large-scale natural disasters, your passwords could mean the difference between spending your time re-learning how to grow your business and trying to recoup finances and private data that’s been hacked.

Steps you can take to protect your passwords:

1. Review your current passwords and inform your team to create stronger, more complex ones that can’t be easily guessed.

2. Use a password manager software to store all your passwords in one place. Don’t store them in your web browser just because it’s convenient. It’s also easy to hack.

Want more tips for setting up safe Work From Home networks? Check out www.horn-it.com/remotework

Of course, if you have an immediate IT need, you can always reach us at 647.557.5109