Prepare your business for hurricane season
Hurricane season is upon us. Is your business prepared? Check out the infographic from our partners at Datto.
Don’t let “Heartbleed” leave you heartbroken
For the last few days, the Internet has been flooded with article about "Heartbleed". Read the article below to learn more about the newest security threat and how to protect your business from it.
What is Heartbleed, anyway?
BY JOSE ANDRADE @JANDRADE APRIL 12TH 2014, AT 7:30:00 PM ET 50
If you're an IT professional, gadget blogger ...
Malware Alert: CryptoLocker
3coast wanted to make you aware of a new, extremely destructive malware infection that is currently causing chaos in the cyber world. It’s called CryptoLocker.
What is CryptoLocker?
CryptoLocker is a form of ransomware, a class of malware that restricts access to the computer system that it infects. In turn, it demands ...
Tech 101: What is a cloud server? What is cloud storage?
What is a cloud server?
A cloud server is a virtualized server running Windows or Linux operating systems that are instantiated via web interface or API. Cloud servers behave in the same manner as physical ones and can be controlled at an admin or root level, depending on server type and ...
Tech 101: What is DNS?
Not everyone is tech savvy. For those still on the learning curve, we will provide a series of articles that provide some info on a variety of topics. In this entry, the basics about DNS servers will be covered.
DNS is short for Domain Name Service, Domain Name System or Domain ...
Colocation vs Managed Hosting: What’s the difference?
One of the biggest concerns for any company that owns servers is the management and operation of that equipment. When referring to server management, two methods are frequently mentioned: Managed Hosting & Colocation. Although these methods share similar characteristics and provide similar benefits, they are both very different options for ...
Don’t wait for the fire. Be proactive & take preventative steps!
In the world of Information Technology you're either looking to the future or you're getting left behind. Don't get left behind.
Planning and preparation are keys to ensuring IT infrastructure operates efficiently and smoothly.
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One of the most important things a Managed Services Provider (MSP) must do is ...
Do you have a business continuity plan?
A disaster can strike at any moment, rendering your business-critical data unrecoverable. Things like natural disasters and/or disruptive network outages can devastatingly affect the continuity of your business operations.
Does you have a continuity plan for your business? If not, you're opening yourself up to encounter a huge risk. Listed below ...
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
American politician, inventor and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin once said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." With the proper preparation, your business can avoid failure this hurricane season.
The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...
Spyware vs Viruses- What’s the Difference?
Chances are, you’ve seen these terms before. Often times, they are commonly confused and one is mistaken for the other. This article will address the differences between spyware and viruses and how you can ensure that you are protected from both.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is designed to steal private information and ...