Security patches for your Server's Operating system are released periodically every month. Sometime, critical patches are released to plug some critical security holes that are discovered. These security risks could be very significant which may lead to data loss and service disruptions. In order to have smooth functioning of your business it is important that all of the following are updated regularly:

• Security patches: These patches come of the operating system developers (such as Microsoft) and are usually critical for your server's security
• Recommended patches: These patches optional but add significant and newer features to your existing operating system
• Driver updates: These updates are required to keep the various hardware components in your server
• Firmware updates: These updates are required for your server's hardware components and make sure that they are running at optimal capacity

All these patches and updates are essential for the healthy functioning of the server. Lack of keeping your server patched with the latest and greatest patches decreases the security risk and any malfunction of the hardware components of the server.

Servers tend to break and cause business continuity without the proper maintenance and upgrades. An important thing to remember is that a well maintained server is the engine of your business that will help you conduct your business efficiently and smoothly. This in turn will help your succeed in your business goals (thus fulfilling our goal).

However, there is a solution to every problem. The best solution to this issue is Defense. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, there are some very basic items that we help our clients implement to keep the cyber attacks at bay. Some of them are listed below:

• Firewall: It sits at the edge of your network and it is the first in the line of defense. A firewall helps secure your entire network from threat outside your office. It is also pivotal to provide secure remote access to you and your employees from anywhere in the world.
• Endpoint protection: This is usually a piece of software that protects your to endpoints such as desktops, laptops, servers, etc. from viruses, malware and ransomware.
• Advanced threat protection: The attacks have become more and more complex. The attackers change strategies as new remedial solutions are put in place. However, to beat the attackers at their game, ATP provide consistent assurance of client security, with easy-to-use and actionable intelligence and reporting.

These solutions not only help you to protect against potentially harmful attacks but also help you in being compliant. There a myriad of solutions in the market and it can be very overwhelming. While two solutions may seem similar with distinct pricing but that is because the solutions are quite different under the hood that are difficult to identify. Schedule an appointment with one of our technicians and they will help you explain these solutions and your options more in detail.

We are the authorized reseller for most well known IT enterprise hardware. Whether it is servers, PC or network equipment we can take care of everything without you having to scour the internet for the best deals. Following is a list of some equipment we recommend and have considerable experience:

• Hewlett-Packard
• Dell
• Netgear
• SonicWALL
• Watch Guard
• Cisco
• APC
• SAMSUNG
• Brother
• Xerox

While you are welcome to buy your own equipment and applications, our clients get the best deals when they purchase their hardware and software through us, not to forget the stellar customer service that is accompanied.

If and when you experience data loss and you need the data restored from backup there are two crucial metrics that measure the success of restore:

1. Amount of lost data recovered: It is most crucial to get the data restored to the fullest possible with minimal missing data. Data loss can cause a lot and may have legal consequences as well.
2. Amount of time to recover the data: When a business loses data, it potentially loses revenue, besides reputation. The longer any incident of data loss occurs, the worse it is for the business revenue.

While there are several backup solutions out in the market, it is only when you test one in your environment that matters for confirmation.Schedule to speak with one of our experienced technicians and we can have you setup with the most robust backup solution and strategy.

A strong network backbone can help you sustain a thriving business. A strained network will lead to slow data transfer, slow internet and slow client applications. Whether it is wired or wireless networking, we can help you with the solution that is best suited for your business. We can help you with inter-connectivity among multiple office locations by using site to site VPN. We can also help to implement a robust network for your employees to work from anywhere out your businiess premises.

In 2019, 71% of the ransomware attacks were targeted at small and medium sized businesses. There were more than 20,000 incidents of ransomware in 2019 in the United States alone. Your business does not have to be part of that statistic. Advanced threat protection can help proactively keep your network secured against new threats that have not yet been discovered and well protected against. But there is no one component but a comprehensive solution that is required to protect your business against such attacks.Schedule an appointment with one of our experienced tech to get a security assessment for your business and discuss the best solution and strategies for your business.