How Your Printer Can Compromise Your Security

Check out this informative article by HP on the security risks your printer might be posing to your business.

01-2013 : Et tu, printer?

How secure is your business information?

There are several threats you need to be aware of:

• Information loss due to a server crash or natural disaster
• Data theft by hackers
• Data corruption from malware and viruses
• Data leakage from employees' unsecured mobile devices

You can combat these threats by:

• Having an secure offsite backup solution
• Ensuring you have a multi-level AV in place
• Having a deep packet inspection firewall in place
• Implementing a Data Use Policy
• Putting a Personal Device Policy in place and enforcing it

Securing your data is not easy, but without a secure network you are setting your business up for potential failure. If you have questions as to the security of your network, please give me a call- 903-581-0922, ext 7301 and I can set up a time for you to speak with one of our threat specialists.

 

Wood Networks has been actively securing and maintaining the networks of businesses with 20-250 employees for over 14 years.

 

GoDaddy was hacked. Are you in danger?

GoDaddy was hacked. If a large company doubtlessly with strong security measures in place can be hacked, how can the small to medium business secure its data? No matter what some fast talking salesperson tells you, nothing is “bullet proof.” For every super hero there is a silver bullet, a weakness that just might not have been discovered yet. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure you have the best possible shield in place. It all starts with a good IT Partner managing your network, give us a call to find out more. 903-581-0922

Back to School

Well, school is back in session so here are a few basic PC tips to “school” you:

1.       Always lock your computer when you walk away

2.       Make sure you choose complex passwords- 8 characters or more, lower and upper case and at least 1 number or symbol.

3.       If in doubt- call your IT person. J

Going for the Gold

The Olympics are grabbing our attention and making us dwell on excellence.  The competition is fierce and the victories incredible. These athletes didn’t arrive in London a week ago suddenly transformed by the wonder of England into champions. Years of hard work and dedication produced a unique possibility- to be the best in the world.

At Wood Networks we also believe in hard work and dedication- years of it. We have been serving small and medium sized businesses for over 14 years, striving always to be the best.  We make sure of technicians are highly trained and certified so they are at the top of their game. Excellence does not come by accident.

Hackers Not Attracted to Small Businesses? False | Manta Technology Center

Hackers Not Attracted to Small Businesses? False | Manta Technology Center

Crowdfunding- Is it right for you?

Check out this article by HP. It will give you some basic thoughts about Crowdfunding and might just get your creative juices flowing!