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Yes and no, it really depends on the type of gear and if its mission critical or not. Let’s review a few types of hardware and answer with more specifics. Servers: Absolutely. Obtain NBD service directly from the manufacturer when purchasing., opt for the longest term they have available., 5 years is the average lifespan […]

Within the IT support industry there are no real standards in terms of what or how a company provides IT services. There are differing models such as break-fix, contracts, or hybrid offerings. With 20+ years in the IT support space, we feel that the Managed Services approach works best for both client and provider alike. […]

Matthew addresses : What is the dark web? Why should I monitor the dark web? What happens if my company’s information is already present on the dark web? How can PremierePC help my business? View our Dark Web Video on Youtube Click here, fill out the form, and access your free report today!

Phishing emails, texts and phone calls try to trick you into visiting a malicious website, handing over a password, or downloading a file. This works in email attacks because people often spend the whole day at work clicking on links and downloading files as part of their jobs. Hackers know this and try to take […]

Are you only relying on your email platform’s baked in spam filtering? You could be leaving yourself open to a range of threats. What is email filtering? Most major email providers use built in settings to move emails to “junk” or “spam.” These settings work great for unwanted advertising. However, they are not as effective […]

If you suspected your business was compromised by a cyber attacker, what would you do first to find help? If your first thought is to search online, what would your keywords be in the search? We encounter this all the time and would like to offer some concrete suggestions. First, contact a local IT firm […]

We have been using Egnyte for over nine years, before wide-spread cloud adoption was a thing. Egnyte has continued to invest in their platform and in our opinion, it is the strongest cloud sharing service available. When compared to SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others, there is no real comparison. A few of our reasons […]

DID YOU KNOW… 60% of SMBs will go out of business within 6 months of a cyber incident 73.18% of the US population has at least one compromised credential on the dark web $46,000 – average cost of downtime due to a ransomware attack Reusing passwords, or a similar version of the same password, means if one of […]

What are you guys doing to protect important information on your networks (site, backend files, customer information etc)? As with any intelligent Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) planning, a layered approach is always best. The first step is to identify what is important. You nay have an idea, but test this out be simulating a […]

How would you deal with a website developer who is holding your website information hostage and can’t update information? We think it’s regrettable that certain firms or professionals would behave like this, but we have seen it occur far too often. Since 2006, our team has been actively helping clients manage their domains as part […]

I have been struggling to get my website up and running. Do you think it’s actually necessary to have a website? Do you judge people off their websites? Short answer, YES! Longer answer. A web presence is critical to being found online and having a site this is mobile responsive or optimized is even better […]

How are you protecting the PII (Personally Identifiable Information) of your clients, customers or members? As others are stating, sharing the specifics of these plans can open you up to risk, so it is best to share generally about this topic. PII is a big deal and you can be responsible for it even though […]