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Blog Articles from ATS Communciations

Protect Your Business with Endpoint Protection Services

June 1st, 2023 by admin

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Endpoint protection services are designed to protect computer systems, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, from malicious attacks. Endpoint protection is an important component of a robust security plan because it can stop cyber-attacks before...

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Posted in: Security

Attackers Have Successfully Hit the Nation’s Largest Corporations - Their Onslaught on SMBs Will be Worse - Are You Prepared?

August 6th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How SMBs Can Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that some of...

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How Moving to a Private Data Center Cloud Solution Benefits Your Business

January 20th, 2021 by admin

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Many businesses have found themselves making the switch to the cloud, and when you look at everything it offers it's not hard to see why. They give a wealth of benefits that most would be hard-pressed to ignore, such as improved security...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

Protecting SMBs from Exponential Growth in Cybercrime

January 13th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Educates Businesses on Dramatic Increase in Cybercrime Directed at Small-Business Owners and How to Prevent It CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP),...

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How to Improve Your Remote Workforce's Security and Efficiency

December 31st, 2020 by admin

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Many companies have made the switch to remote working this year due to the pandemic, doing their best to adapt to changing work culture. However, the struggle doesn't end with just establishing your remote operations. Now that you've reacted, it's...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Security, Solutions

ATS Communications Forecasts What the Future of Work-From-Home Could Look Like After COVID-19

September 16th, 2020 by admin

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ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) announced today that the company is preparing small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners on what to expect in the workplace, after the pandemic. With people working from home in...

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Keep the Building Blocks of Your Business Protected With our Network and Server Management Service

February 25th, 2019 by admin

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When it comes to keeping your business operational, there are two pillars it can't stand without. If your servers or network fail your business, what could you do to keep your business working? When the core of your organization’s workflow, your...

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Posted in: Services

ATS Communications Protects SMBs From DNS Attacks

November 20th, 2018 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) protect themselves and their customers from DNS (Domain Name Server) attacks through innovative technology...

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Identifying the Top 4 Network Security Risks

November 15th, 2018 by admin

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Security for your business is crucial. Everyone knows that, but settling for any old security system won't give you the protection you need against modern-day cybercriminals stealing sensitive data and monitoring operations. ATS offers great network...

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ATS Communications Shares 3 Best Practices for Thwarting Phishing Attacks

September 19th, 2018 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) thwart cyberattacks and protect their organizations from unnecessary downtime by addressing the most common...

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Keeping Your Data Safe

August 10th, 2018 by admin

Keeping Your Data Safe

As technology gets more advanced, so do the bad guys. That’s why at ATS we make your network security our priority and help you avoid disruptions to your operations! From ransomware to the dark web and all the email scams in-between, criminals...

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Posted in: Security

5 Specific IT Considerations for Remote Employees

February 5th, 2018 by admin

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Businesses have a lot to gain by hiring remote employees, including the ability to recruit from a larger talent pool and the potential for less expensive workplace accommodations. However, remote employees introduce new challenges in IT security because...

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Posted in: Solutions

Is Your Office Router Secure?

July 25th, 2017 by admin

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In June 2017, WikiLeaks released secret documents that exposed the tools the CIA uses to infiltrate public and private networks through routers. These documents have shined a light on how easy it is for someone to hack a router. This begs the question,...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Security

Massive IoT DDoS Attack Causes Widespread Internet Outages. Are Your Devices Secured?

November 1st, 2016 by admin

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As you probably know already, the United States experienced its largest Internet blackout in history on October 21, 2016, when Dyn—a service that handles website domain name routing—got hit with a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack...

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Posted in: Backup, Security

Don’t Forget About Printer Security

August 9th, 2016 by admin

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There was a time when printers—in your office or home—were considered relatively "simple" office equipment: plug it in, connect it to the local network, and keep the ink fresh, and there wasn't much else to worry about. But times have changed. Today's...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Knowledge

Defend Your Network Against Advanced Persistent Threats

July 12th, 2016 by admin

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If you've looked over our previous posts since we've started our blog, you know how serious we are about protecting your company from everyday cyber-threats—mainly phishing, ransomware, and various other malware. Today we'd like to discuss a different...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Solutions, Knowledge

Network Security

April 12th, 2016 by admin

Protecting vital business information is a priority of any business. ATS can help ensure that your network, users, and data are protected from continually evolving threats.  A firewall is often installed in a specially designated computer separate from...

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Network Security

January 29th, 2016 by admin

At ATS, protecting your business’s valuable information is a top priority. With the help of our industry-leading partners, we deliver high performance network security solutions that help you protect your network, users and data from continually evolving...

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