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09/02/2026

Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Cybersecurity is not only an IT department responsibility. Every employee plays a role in protecting company information, accounts, and systems.

Four simple habits can make a difference: Stop. Look. Verify. Report.

Learn how Visalia businesses can build a stronger cybersecurity culture in our latest article published by the Visalia Chamber of Commerce:

https://business.visaliachamber.org/news/details/how-visalia-businesses-can-make-cybersecurity-everyone-s-responsibility-08-28-2026

Thank you, Visalia Chamber of Commerce, for helping us share this information with the Visalia business community.

HOW VISALIA BUSINESSES CAN MAKE CYBERSECURITY EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY EMD Networking Services, Inc., encourages local businesses to make cybersecurity awareness part of everyday operations. VISALIA, Calif. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT department responsibility. As businesses increasingl...

08/25/2026

🔐 How Visalia Businesses Can Make Cybersecurity Everyone’s Responsibility

Cybersecurity is no longer only the IT department’s responsibility. Every employee plays a role in protecting company information, accounts, and technology.

Visalia businesses can strengthen their cybersecurity culture by encouraging four simple habits:

🛑 Stop before responding
👀 Look carefully at the request
✅ Verify through a trusted method
📣 Report anything suspicious

Employees should be cautious about unexpected password resets, unfamiliar links, urgent payment instructions, suspicious attachments, and unrequested multifactor authentication prompts.

When employees understand what to watch for and feel comfortable reporting concerns quickly, they become an important part of the company’s overall security strategy.

At EMD Networking Services, we believe strong cybersecurity combines reliable technology, proactive protection, and ongoing employee awareness.

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Learn more at www.emdnet.com or call EMD Networking Services at (559) 636-7000.

EMD Networking Services, Inc. specializes in Computer Networking, providing Computer Support, IP Surveillance Solutions and Cloud Computing in Visalia, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Tulare, Exeter and Hanford, CA

08/21/2026

Online ads aren’t always just ads.

Malvertising is a growing cybersecurity risk that uses online ads, pop-ups, and redirects to lead users to phishing sites, fake security warnings, or malware.

AI-generated websites can make the problem harder to spot because they may look polished and legitimate while relying on lower-quality advertising networks.

A few simple reminders:

• Think before clicking ads
• Be cautious with unfamiliar search results
• Ignore pop-up “security” warnings
• Never call a number or download software from a suspicious alert
• Keep your browser and company security protections enabled

A familiar-looking website does not guarantee that every ad or redirect on it is safe.

Stay alert. Think before you click. Protect your information.

08/14/2026

Cybercrime continues to make headlines, and businesses of every size are being targeted.

Many attacks start with something that seems routine: a convincing email, a fake Microsoft 365 login page, an urgent payment request, a stolen password, or an unpatched computer.

A few practical steps can significantly reduce your organization’s risk:

• Require multifactor authentication
• Keep software and devices updated
• Maintain secure, tested backups
• Train employees to recognize phishing
• Independently verify payment and account-change requests
• Establish a clear incident-response plan

If something seems suspicious, stop and verify before clicking or responding. Acting quickly can help prevent a minor incident from becoming a major disruption.

EMD Networking Services, Inc. helps businesses across California’s Central Coast and Central Valley strengthen cybersecurity, protect critical information, and prepare for the unexpected.

Concerned about what criminals may already be able to discover about your business? www.emdnet.com/security_assessment
Request a complimentary, non-invasive Cybersecurity Exposure Review.

Central Coast: (805) 439-1055
Central Valley: (559) 636-7000

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08/06/2026

What should you do if your business gets hacked?

Acting quickly can help limit damage, protect sensitive information and improve your chances of recovering safely. Disconnect the affected device, contact your IT provider from an unaffected phone or computer and preserve any alerts, messages or other evidence.

Save this cybersecurity checklist and share it with your team before an incident happens. A clear business incident-response plan can make all the difference when every minute counts.

Need local cybersecurity or IT support? EMD Networking Services, Inc. serves businesses throughout California’s Central Valley and Central Coast.

Central Valley: 559-636-7000
Central Coast: 805-439-1055
www.emdnet.com