The Network Support Company

10/08/2020

Happy Women's Small Business Month to all of the courageous and hardworking female entrepreneurs out there!

Here are some ways to celebrate women in business, including through organizations, nonprofits and advocacy groups that help connect women entrepreneurs.

09/09/2020

Many parents and kids are navigating a rather interesting start to the school year. Over the weekend, the City of Hartford School District was attacked with ransomware, with 200 out of their 300 servers hit. They were able to restore student data, but not a critical system that communicates bus routes to drivers, forcing the district to postpone their first day of instruction until today.

Now more than ever, all industries store critical data and are prone to a ransomware attack. Wondering if your business is adequately prepared? Visit https://network-support.com/contact-us/ to find out if you qualify for a free security assessment.

Hartford city officials said a ransomware attack caused an outage of critical systems and forced the city’s first day of school to be postponed. The superintendent confirmed late Tuesday afternoon that classes will resume Wednesday. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said the attacker first gained access ...

08/14/2020

This is a presentation covering the the rapid movement to a remote workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated challenges. Hosted by P.J. Prunty, a panel of experts including Bill Starbuck, Amy Roman and Buddy Pitt from Network Support Co. discuss the new norms of the remote workforce and offer up some technical and non technical ideas to help us through this time.

08/14/2020

In a recent survey, 74% of respondents said their business will in some ways emerge stronger from this epidemic. Here are 6 lessons to consider to ensure your business is one of them. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-business-lessons-learned-as-a-result-of-covid-19/?ftag=CMG-01-10aaa1b&ftag=TRE-03-10aaa6b&bhid=28592103315719837956379837145960&mid=12940658&cid=2140920961

07/30/2020

We are proud to be named one of the Top 50 MSPs in the world by Channel Futures! Every year, IT companies from around the globe throw their hats in the ring for a chance to be named a channel futures MSP501er and our team has earned a place in their 2020 Top 50 winners.

05/06/2020

Get tools & tips on How to Make Remote Work Effective in our webinar on Thurs, 5/7 at 1pm. We'll discuss why remote work is likely here to stay in some degree, and how businesses that operate effectively in the "new normal" can enjoy a competitive advantage. Hosted in partnership with the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce. Register at https://lnkd.in/dhp2QVB

05/01/2020

Are my Zoom meetings secure?
Is working from home here to stay?
How do I keep my newly remote workforce cyber secure?
Can I avoid being the victim of a phishing attack?

We answer these questions and more in the April edition of our monthly newsletter. Go to https://lnkd.in/eagM5Fd and scroll down to sign up to receive it. We'd love to hear from you!

04/28/2020

Don’t be your company’s weak link.

Phishing is still the top means of cyber attack, with the number of detected phishing emails higher than ever before (86% of companies). Hackers know many are adjusting to remote work, and they’re counting on you to be distracted and let your guard down. Following are a few tips to ensure you don’t respond to a fake email and hand cyber criminals the key to your online kingdom:

Check the link address – does it match the sender’s website?
Does the email contain a hyperlink with the misspelling of a well-known website?
Is the sender’s name from a suspicious external domain?
Does the email contain an attachment that doesn’t make sense?

Want more information on how to stay cyber secure in these unprecedented times? Go to https://lnkd.in/eagM5Fd to schedule a pro bono 20-minute consultation with one of our in house security experts. Remember, YOU are the last line of defense against cyber criminals and we’re here to help!

04/21/2020

Remote Work is Likely Here to Stay. Are You Ready?

Studies show that as many as 40 million Americans can work from home, and are likely to make it a regular part of their job moving forward. That’s why many companies are investing in technology to make remote work not only possible, but more productive than ever. Remote connectivity and staff productivity are all about balancing ease of use and access with privacy and security. Looking for insight on how to achieve the right balance for your business? Go to https://lnkd.in/eB_N_aS to schedule a pro bono 20-minute video consultation with one of our in house technology experts. We’re here to help!

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04/17/2020

Are your employees using home computers to log into your corporate network?

Cyber attacks continue to rise, with cyber criminals preying upon new vulnerabilities introduced by the rapid transition to remote work. Employees' use of home computers to access the corporate network creates a weak link in your security chain. Given the many issues you are dealing with in these unsettling times, the consequences of a cyber attack could be devastating. Need guidance on how to shore up your business? Reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/eagM5Fd to schedule a pro bono 15-minute consultation with one of our in house cyber security experts. We're here to help!

04/09/2020

04/09/2020

In our monthly newsletter, we share a relevant Tech Tip. Our most recent one focuses on the importance of using secure networks when working remotely. Want to stay on top of the latest and greatest in IT and cyber security? Visit https://lnkd.in/ePSW7gb and scroll down to sign up.