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The shift to remote work has been one of the most significant changes in the business world in recent years. The Coronavirus pandemic accelerated this transition, and for many, working from home (WFH) has become a new norm. As employees and organizations adapt to this remote work environment, the use...

Regular software updates are vital for safeguarding your systems against cyber threats, optimizing performance, and accessing cutting-edge features. This article explores the risks of neglecting updates and offers actionable strategies for maintaining secure, high-performing technology.

Cautionary Tale: How 'Free' COVID Vaccines Can Lead to Viral IT Network Infections With the pandemic still raging in most parts of the world, cybercriminals have come up with yet another novel technique to lure unsuspecting victims and steal their data--the free Covid-19Vaccine scam. This is how it typically works....

Phishing attacks are a prevalent threat in today's digital landscape, with cybercriminals continually developing sophisticated techniques to deceive individuals and organizations. These attacks can lead to significant financial losses, data breaches, and damage to your organization’s reputation. As phishing tactics evolve and become more convincing, it’s essential to stay ahead...

As remote work becomes an integral part of modern business operations, ensuring robust cyber security has never been more critical. The transition from traditional office environments to remote work setups brings about unique challenges and risks that can compromise network security and data integrity. In this article, we delve into...

Exploring the Comprehensive Coverage of Cyber InsurancePandemic or no pandemic--cyber insurance is a must-have. And, not just that, some of your clients may insist that you have cyber insurance coverage before they trust you with their data--especially if you are operating in the B2B market. Cyber insurance can break the...

While technology has brought about convenience and innovation, however, it has also introduced new vulnerabilities. Cyber threats, such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams, are persistent dangers that pose significant risks to businesses and individuals alike. The financial repercussions of these threats can be devastating, making it essential...

In recent years, remote work has transitioned from a niche practice to a mainstream work model, fueled by technological advancements and evolving workplace expectations. The shift has been driven by the growing need for flexibility and the quest for a better work-life balance, which remote work adeptly provides. However, this...

The challenges in establishing data security best practices in a WFH environment The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of the corporate world drastically by making WFH, mainstream.. What does that mean for your business data? How does it change your business’s cyber risk profile? Download our whitepaper, The WFH environment...

As remote work transitions from an occasional arrangement to the standard mode of operation for many organizations, it introduces a host of new security challenges that require immediate and comprehensive attention. The shift to remote work, while offering significant flexibility and convenience, also necessitates a reevaluation of traditional security measures....

Keylogging, also known as keystroke logging, is a form of cyberattack that stealthily records every keystroke a user makes on their device. This can lead to the exposure of highly sensitive information, including usernames, passwords, bank account details, and other confidential data, which are then relayed to attackers. Given the...

Social media has evolved into a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience, drive brand loyalty, and engage customers through targeted messaging and promotions. However, as companies increase their reliance on these platforms, the cybersecurity risks associated with social media also escalate. Cybercriminals have recognized social media as...

Addressing Internal Cybersecurity Threats in Your Business: Why It's Crucial When we think of cybersecurity threats, many of us imagine skilled hackers or malicious cybercriminals attacking from the outside. However, a significant and often overlooked threat to business security can come from within the organization itself. Employees—whether intentionally malicious or...

         Top 5 Reasons Why Investing in a Password Management System is Crucial NowPassword management tools are software programs that put up enough security and safety mechanisms in place to ensure there’s no password breach.Your employees can use the program to generate random, high-security passwords as per the industry best practices....

Protect Your Data from Hurricane Disasters: Don't Get Caught Unprepared! “Life is not about sheltering yourselves from the rain, it is about learning to dance in the storm”, goes a popular saying. But, if you are a small business, you first need to shelter your assets from the rain, before...

An effective business continuity plan is crucial for any business to survive unexpected emergencies. Here's what a comprehensive plan should cover:

Boosting SMB Security & Support: The Unseen Perks of Co-Managed IT Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can greatly benefit from the co-managed IT model, where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) works alongside the in-house IT team. This approach offers numerous advantages, often overlooked, which are particularly valuable for SMBs. Here...

In the last several years, the concept of Work From Home policies (WFH) has become increasingly more popular. Though some still remain skeptical, it has been gaining in popularity and become more widely accepted among management circles. That said, the pandemic event in 2020 essentially set the debate entirely aside...

The Critical Risks of Port Forwarding in Network Security As a leader in managed IT solutions, Triton Technologies emphasizes the grave dangers of port forwarding within network security frameworks. Our mission is to ensure the utmost protection of our clients' networks, but the security risks associated with port forwarding present...

A lot of businesses – good or bad – sometimes just shoot from the hip. They make up ideas, policies, and methodologies to suit the immediate need. Sounds good in theory but has very bad scalability. Why IT Policy and Procedure is So Important A Triton technologies we have ex-military for the...

At Triton Technologies, security is in the forefront of our mind on every level. That includes stuff and technologies that we do not have direct access to or complements our client's networks. One of those such complementary services is web hosting and web page public facing servers. The Rise of...

In the last week, an update proliferated through our clients' servers. A small minority of our clients' servers went down during these updates. A vast majority did not have a problem at all. But that small minority represented hundreds of users. One of the questions I was asked was: do...

A Client in Need of a SolutionTriton Technologies does a lot of different kinds of business. Some logistics, medical, hospitality, government, military and more. So we are quite diverse on the types of clients that we work with. We were asked about 3 months ago to install software for an...

Key Benefits of Partnering with a VoIP ProviderWhen an emergency happens, it’s great to have an MSP (Managed Service Provider) with a VoIP Service. Story Time: 2016 Texas FloodsAbout two months ago, we have a client out of Texas who does financial services for the local populous. Retirement packages, stock trades,...

The Benefits of Choosing Ubiquiti for Wireless Access Wifi isn’t complicated. What is complicated is people. For a long time, most small business would go out to their local office supply store, purchase a router, create wifi and give it no password so their patrons could access it without an...

How Acceptable Use Policies Protect Your Business Policy, procedure and process. I was asked recently why do I need a computer policy? The short answer? It’s the law.   Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00 Compliance In Massachusetts, the law 201.cmr.17 clearly states that a business must have a clear and defined...

Why is Triton Technologies changing firewall vendors? Triton Technologies has been with SonicWALL since 2006 and have implemented thousands of installs throughout the world. The United States, France, Germany, India, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and more we have sent and more deployed many hundreds of firewalls throughout those countries. But due...

The importance of having an IT staff with impeccable backgrounds. In our line of work we have many keys to many kingdoms. That also means that we need to be more secure than all of our clients. That includes not only complex passwords, multi-authentication techniques, tokens and everything is secure....

In the yesteryear of IT technology in order to have a data breach you needed to have incompetence and an angry person. Data networks were isolated or tightly controlled not because of security but because the technology to link them together is very complex and outside the budgets of most...