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Blog Articles from ATS Communciations

Access Control: The Gatekeeper of Information Security

July 16th, 2024 by admin

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At ATS, we understand that access control is a security discipline that governs the management of permissions and restrictions on accessing resources and information systems. It determines who or what can view, use, or modify resources based...

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Revolutionary Network Data Discovery and Cyber Risk Management Solution for Businesses

July 4th, 2024 by admin

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Leading MTSP Demystifies Cyber Risks and Gives SMBs Immediate Cybersecurity Roadmap to Security and Compliance CONCORD, CA ‐ ATS a leading managed technology services provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking new solution designed to instantly conduct...

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Elevating Business Security and Operations with ATS's Advanced Video Surveillance Solutions

June 3rd, 2024 by admin

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In today's fast-paced business environment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations is paramount. Video surveillance has emerged as a powerful tool that not only enhances security but also offers a multitude of benefits that can streamline...

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Keeping Your Business Safe with Multi-Factor Authentication

May 3rd, 2024 by admin

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In today's digital age, data security is more important than ever for businesses of all sizes. With cyber threats on the rise and the potential for catastrophic data breaches looming, it's crucial that companies take proactive steps to protect their...

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Keep Your Business Protected with Dark Web Scanning

March 1st, 2024 by admin

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Businesses face constant threats from cybercriminals lurking in the shadows on the internet. Among the most significant threats is the dark web, a clandestine corner of the internet where illegal activities thrive. It's imperative to stay ahead...

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Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Essential for Any Business

November 1st, 2023 by admin

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In today's digital age, where data breaches and cyberattacks are rampant, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Passwords once considered the primary line of defense, are no longer sufficient in the face...

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How Staff Awareness Training Can Improve Network Security

September 18th, 2023 by admin

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Let's get real for a moment. Your office space, physically or virtually, is a hive of buzzing interactions, much like a forest teeming with life. However, what's invisible, yet omnipresent, is the undercurrent of network activity that sustains...

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How Email Filtering Protects Your Business from Phishing Attacks

May 23rd, 2023 by admin

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Email filtering is a process used to detect, block or divert emails that contain malicious content, fraudulent material, or spam. It is designed to help protect organizations from email-borne threats and ensure the security of their networks and systems....

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ATS Communications Launches Managed Detection and Response to Thwart Cyberattacks

April 13th, 2023 by admin

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Leading MTSP Combines Cyber security Experts with State-of-the-Art Technology CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is protecting SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses)...

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The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training

February 10th, 2023 by admin

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Cyber security awareness training is a program designed to educate employees about the risks of cyber-attacks and other digital threats, the importance of establishing secure online practices, and how to respond if they become victims of an attack....

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Why Dark Web Scanning Is Important

January 24th, 2023 by admin

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Dark web scanning is the process of actively seeking out publicly available data related to an organization, its employees, customers, vendors, or partners on the dark web. This process looks for indicators that could be used by malicious actors to...

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Leveraging Powerful Artificial Intelligence Anti-Phishing Technology to Keep Email Inboxes Safe

January 24th, 2023 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares Why Email Is an Easy Way to Destroy A Company's Network CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently announced that they are protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with...

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The Benefits of Antivirus and Email Filtering

December 16th, 2022 by admin

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Antivirus and email filtering are important tools in keeping your computer safe from malicious activity. By regularly performing security scans and monitoring incoming emails, these programs can help protect you from online threats such as viruses,...

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ATS Communications Provides Comprehensive Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans to Their Customers

November 21st, 2022 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Helps Local Businesses Plan Ahead for Any Situation CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from cyberattacks...

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How Remote Monitoring and Management Helps Businesses

November 8th, 2022 by admin

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As the world increasingly moves towards remote work, it's more important than ever for businesses to have a way to monitor and manage their systems remotely. This is where remote monitoring and management (RMM) comes in. RMM is a type of software...

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Why Business Password Management Remains a Struggle

October 11th, 2022 by admin

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Do you think your password is secure? Everyone has their favorite password, which they tend to use everywhere. However, smart people know they shouldn't use something that can be guessed easily, such as 'password' or '12345'; however, once you start...

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Educating Customers on the Importance of Cybersecurity Insurance

September 21st, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares How to Protect Businesses from Cybercrime CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is educating small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners on how they can protect their organizations...

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Stay Protected Against Any Unwanted Threats or Hackers - ATS Cyber Security Services to Keep Your Business Safe

August 3rd, 2022 by admin

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Hackers are a growing concern for most businesses. In order to protect against them, it is important to understand what they do and how they do it. While the term hacker may be new, hacking has been around for centuries. Because cyber security is...

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ATS Pro IT Services Uses Dark Web ID Solution to Protect You from Fraud on the Dark Web

July 11th, 2022 by admin

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In today's digital world, where most transactions are done online, and users don't need to go outside their homes to get most things, it attracts some aspects we digitally aren't prepared for in real life. The more businesses and institutions...

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ATS Communications Prepares Customers to Leverage AI to Reshape Their Businesses

June 14th, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares How Businesses Can Gain a Competitive Advantage with AI CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP) is preparing organizations to leverage artificial...

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ATS Communications Prepares SMBs to Seamlessly Adopt Windows 11

April 11th, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Increases Their Customers’ Productivity with New Microsoft Applications CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is preparing small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs)...

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ATS Communications Your One-Stop Solution to All Your IT and Voice Needs – Professional, Proactive and Proficient

March 21st, 2022 by admin

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Are you looking for a technology partner for your business that can provide you with all your IT needs and solutions to improve your business? Then you have come to the right place. ATS Communications is an industry leader in IT solutions that has...

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ATS Communications Protects Customers from Data Breaches and Cyberthreats with Password Management

March 18th, 2022 by admin

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Leading MTSP Shares Most Common Cause of Cyberattacks and How to Secure Any Organization CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting customers from the leading...

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ATS Communications Announces Substantial Increase in IT Spending to Come in 2022

February 22nd, 2022 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares Significant Findings About IT Growth CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that IT research and...

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Cyber Security and All You Need to Know about It in 2022

January 24th, 2022 by admin

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The internet has devolved into a dangerous environment littered with malicious links, computer viruses, and malware. Data breaches are growing more common, and unwary consumers are more susceptible than ever. There are millions of cyber threats...

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ATS Communications Launches SaaS Alerting Technology to Manage Common Business Applications

October 6th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Invests in Advanced Cybersecurity Tools CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), has increased their investments in an advanced...

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ATS Communications’s Cybersecurity Platform Deflects Recent Ransomware Attacks on Technology Companies

September 8th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Keeps SMBs Safe, Once Again CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that their robust cybersecurity solutions...

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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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ATS Communications Reveals Future of AI Integrated Cybersecurity Defense Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses (SMB)

June 29th, 2021 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How AI is Evolving SMB Defenses CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that AI (artificial intelligence) is starting to...

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ATS Communications Helps Healthcare Organizations Protect Patient Data with the Latest in Cybersecure Technology

May 4th, 2021 by admin

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Startling Statistics Reveal Challenges of Healthcare Industry's Ability to Safeguard Patient Records CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider, announced that the company is helping healthcare organizations...

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Malware Is Running Rampant - Learn the 3 Moves to Stop It

April 14th, 2021 by admin

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ATS Communications Helps Customers Protect Their Precious Networks CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), proactively helps businesses address the increased threat of malware...

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ATS, High-End Innovative IT Services for Bay Area Businesses

April 1st, 2021 by admin

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For more than 40 years, ATS has provided innovative technology to California businesses. We pride ourselves on our reputation of designing, implementing, and proactively supporting solutions for clients. Our technology solutions provide companies...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Solutions

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

Protect Your Business with ATS’ Cybersecurity Solutions

December 8th, 2020 by admin

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Moving to the cloud will increase your business's cybersecurity. The secure data centers utilized to host data and applications are much more secure than what would typically be found in an on-premise setup. There are many different ways that hackers...

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Providing Customers With a Technology Plan for Continued Operations

August 19th, 2020 by admin

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CONCORD, CA - ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is building technology plans for businesses to continue to operate through the pandemic. ATS Communications begins by evaluating...

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5 Things Businesses Need for a Successful Long Term Remote Workforce

June 30th, 2020 by admin

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As the mandates for isolation and closure are slowly lifting, many business are finding themselves presented with a new challenge. What do they do with their newly founded remote workforces? While some choose to transition them back into the office...

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ATS Communications Provides Cybersecurity for a Remote Workforce

June 9th, 2020 by admin

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With businesses moving to a remote workforce, they face different challenges that they didn't deal with before. One of those challenges is how to keep your network secure while operating under a remote model. Here are some recommendations to ensure...

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Tips to Stay Productive, Cyber-Safe, and Get the Fastest Service

March 30th, 2020 by admin

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ATS has collected tips and actual client experiences & lessons about how to stay productive, cyber-safe, and get the fastest service from us right now. What's Happening Right Now The support load continues to be heavy. Some clients did not shelter...

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Email Filtering to Protect Your Business from Phishing Attempts

March 4th, 2020 by admin

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Your business's IT security is critical to its well-being and success. Your company likely stores copious amounts of sensitive data about your finances and your customers' information. Keeping this information protected is critical, and that's...

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The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap and How It's Affecting Businesses

November 21st, 2019 by admin

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As cyber-attacks continue to intensify, businesses are having a hard time finding skilled cybersecurity workers to protect their operations. The cybersecurity industry has taken a significant hit with the labor shortage causing many companies to fall...

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What is SOCKS, and How is it Used to Protect your Internet Security?

November 2nd, 2019 by admin

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SOCKS stands for Secure Over Credential-Based Kerberos Services, which is also known as SOCKets and is one of the earliest network protocol systems ever used. This protocol allows users to employ client-based applications and web servers transparently...

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Secure WiFi-as-a-Service Protects Customers from Cyber Attacks

October 2nd, 2019 by admin

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Concord, CA – Announcing the launch of a Secure WiFi-as-a-Service program to protect our customers from cyber attacks through wireless access points. Over the past few years, the prevalence of cyber attacks has continued to grow, expanding...

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The Importance of Understanding Your Cyber Security Risk Tolerance and Exposure

July 14th, 2019 by admin

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It is common for companies to underestimate their security risks and think that specific attacks could never happen to their business until it happens. While it is always essential to stay prepared no matter the likelihood of an attack,...

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How SMBs Are Dealing with Cybersecurity Threats in 2019

June 18th, 2019 by admin

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Independent market researcher Vanson Bourne surveyed 850 respondents in small- and medium-sized businesses across the globe about cybersecurity. The findings illustrate the perception of their current state of security, versus the reality of the cyber...

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Types of Phishing Attacks: Whaling, Deceptive, Pharming

May 25th, 2019 by admin

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Phishing attacks occur when communication that appears to be reputable is fraudulent. These sorts of scams are made to extract personal and sensitive information from victims such as social security numbers, addresses, bank information, and more. People...

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The Importance of Cyber Security

May 9th, 2019 by admin

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Throughout 2018 data breaches were a typical story from corporations of every size. The stories either tell of a breach that happened during the year or they're about ones that occurred years ago. Those common press releases about how their client's...

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Offering Next Generation Cybersecurity Solutions

February 5th, 2019 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – We are proud to announce a new solution to help small to midsized businesses (SMBs) equip themselves with the necessary cybersecurity protections that every modern company needs to survive. In the past, large organizations...

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ATS Knows Security

January 29th, 2019 by admin

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Your business needs a dependable and robust cybersecurity solution, plain and simple. As technology continues to advance and new threats are coming to the forefront, it is essential to have the proper security and management behind you to ensure...

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ATS Communications Protects SMBs From Windows 7 End of Life

December 21st, 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) secure their organizations from cyber-attacks, by addressing the Windows 7 “End of Life” policy that will begin...

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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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New Cybersecurity Regulations on Horizon for Corporate America

August 7th, 2018 by admin

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CONCORD, CA – ATS Communications, a leading managed technology services provider, is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) navigate the recent changes in cybersecurity standards that are highly likely to affect American businesses. Many...

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Managing Automatic Updates: Balancing Security With Convenience

July 10th, 2018 by admin

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Running automatic updates for applications and operating systems helps protect your company's digital devices, but those updates can harm productivity if not well managed. Unpatched software is the single biggest security risk in the workplace, so it's...

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Take the Guesswork Out of Email Filtering!

July 5th, 2018 by admin

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Did you know email can be a huge security risk for your businesses? Careless or unaware employees can click on malicious emails, opening up your network to security issues and downtime while it is being repaired. ATS offers easy and affordable anti-virus...

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ATS Communications' Technology Thwarts Cryptojacking

July 4th, 2018 by admin

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ATS Communications a leading managed technology services provider, is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to prevent cryptojacking attacks from damaging their organizations. Cryptojacking attacks, are derived from the widely popular cryptocurrencies,...

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How to Protect Your Business From the Dark Web

June 21st, 2018 by admin

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The dark web is a hive of scum and villainy that waits for the opportunity to steal your valuable information - and potentially even steal your identity. Taking these valuables and using them to harm you and others is a scary thing to think about isn’t...

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Which Industries Are Most Likely to be Targeted with Cyber Security Threats?

May 21st, 2018 by admin

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To understand why some industries are targeted in cyber attacks more often than others, it's important to understand what drives hackers and what makes a target appealing. Of the two, hackers are easier to understand: According to a Verizon data security...

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7 Ways to Keep Work Secure on Employee Personal Devices

May 14th, 2018 by admin

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Technology improvements have made it easy for employees to get work done on their personal devices from anywhere. However, that freedom comes with additional security risks and requires extra diligence to keep data secure. Safeguarding information is...

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10 Cyberattacks Your Business Should Defend Against

March 29th, 2018 by admin

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Cyberattacks are a major security concern for any business that uses the Internet. Even if your company doesn't have a website, hackers can go after your email address and business service accounts. Though they represent one of the more severe risks of...

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Cybersecurity and C-Level Execs: Protecting Data While On the Go

March 26th, 2018 by admin

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While all employees need to be mindful of security, the nature of C-level executives makes them more attractive targets for hackers. That means it's necessary for them to take greater precautions. According to TechRepublic, C-level executives are more...

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The Mirai Botnet Returns — and Why You Should be Concerned

March 13th, 2018 by admin

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The Mirai botnet refers to a massive-scale network of Linux-running Internet of Things devices turned into remote-controlled bots through a malware infection. Hackers can use the network to run a distributed denial of service, or DDoS, by having the infected...

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New Partnership with ID Agent to Heighten Cybersecurity

February 27th, 2018 by admin

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ATS Communications a leader in managed technology services, announced today that the company has partnered with ID Agent, to enhance the security of SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) across the nation. ID Agent and this partnership will enable business...

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Do You Have a Crisis Management Plan for a Cyberattack?

February 8th, 2018 by admin

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A cyberattack crisis management plan is your business's best defense for minimizing cyberattack damage after technology-based preventative measures have failed. Unfortunately for most businesses, cyberattacks are not a matter of if, but a matter of when....

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Does Fintech Pose a Threat to Cybersecurity at Financial Services Companies?

January 29th, 2018 by admin

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Financial services companies should embrace a healthy dose of caution when implementing new fintech in their business. Fintech, or any technological innovation in the financial sector, is not inherently more or less secure than any other new technology,...

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Cybersecurity Certification

September 23rd, 2017 by admin

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ATS Communications a leading provider of unified communications has announced that the company is certified to provide cybersecurity solutions to SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to protect them from the barrage of cyber-attacks that occur every...

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The Internal SMB IT Security Threat: Overconfidence In Cyber Security Preparedness

August 15th, 2017 by admin

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According to a 2017 published study by Advisen and Experian, one of the biggest threats facing small businesses comes from within, such as overconfidence in the organization's ability to protect itself and recover from cyber security attacks. While businesses...

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79% of Businesses Were Hacked in 2016. Was Yours One of Them?

June 27th, 2017 by admin

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Getting caught off-guard in a cyber security attack is a disaster for any business, large or small—and the frequency of attacks is only getting worse. According to the CyberEdge 2017 Cyberthreat Defense Report, hackers successfully compromised...

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Recent Ransomware Attacks

May 19th, 2017 by admin

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As you may have already heard, there was a major ransomware attack across the globe recently. On May 12th, WannaCry/WCry 2.0 infected thousands of computers, taking the user's data hostage and demanding bitcoins to release it. We can't know how many...

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Top 5 Security Tips for Email and Social Media Accounts

April 26th, 2017 by admin

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Email and social media accounts provide a wealth of cyber security challenges for businesses. Hackers often look for exploits in account operations to steal information and seize control—both of which can be extremely damaging and difficult to combat....

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The Battle for Cyber Security

March 27th, 2017 by admin

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We’ve been noticing an alarming trend regarding cyber security. Actually, more so a lack of security. One of the best practices on the frontline of security is your password. Unfortunately, this is an area that a lot of people will gloss over, often relying...

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One Partner for Everything

February 17th, 2017 by admin

If you're working with several different vendors for your IT system, you'll know the hassle of talking to too many people to fix a few simple problems. Your service provider for video surveillance solutions will point fingers at a slow network connection,...

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Cyber Security with ATS

January 27th, 2017 by admin

There's been a lot of talk lately about data protection, hackers, best practices for emails and storage - we can understand if you're a bit worried about your business. Much of our work these days runs through networks and servers. Is your business taking...

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Posted in: Data, Security, Solutions

An Expert's Guide to Avoiding Phishing Scams

January 24th, 2017 by admin

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Unlike most IT security threats, phishing scams attack the human element instead of the machine element. Phishing scams try to bait a person into exposing confidential information by posing as a legitimate, reputable source, typically by email or phone....

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A Primer on Phishing Attacks

December 21st, 2016 by admin

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Phishing attacks are a dangerous and devastating method hackers use to steal personal information and accounts—primarily by striking the user instead of the machine. According to the APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report, the first quarter of 2016 saw...

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Antivirus Software: When One Is Better Than Two

December 7th, 2016 by admin

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If your company’s antivirus software is letting you down, you should think twice before installing a second one on a computer: It may actually make things worse. Multiple antivirus programs working in conjunction on the same device is not a case of...

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Hack of 500 Million Yahoo Accounts Reminds Industry to Increase Security Measures

November 23rd, 2016 by admin

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In September 2016, half a billion Yahoo account users received the bad news that their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and security questions were potentially stolen in a 2014 hack. According to CNET, the Yahoo hack is the largest data breach...

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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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The “Seven Deadly Sins” of Ransomware

June 29th, 2016 by admin

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Readers of our blog over the past few years know we were among the first in the Bay Area to warn our customers about the growing threats of ransomware—from the emergence of CryptoLocker and CryptoWall to our federal government's startling admission...

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Data Breaches: Dark Times in the Golden State?

June 1st, 2016 by admin

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Being the cyber-security geeks we are, we took great interest in combing through this year's California Data Breach Report, released by the Attorney General's office this past February. The report tabulates data collected from breach incidents which...

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Cybercrime Begins Over the Phone, Too - Don't Let Your Employees Forget

April 19th, 2016 by admin

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If you've been a regular reader of our blog, you know we've spent plenty of time discussing phishing, malware, and other cybercrime. It's all part of our modern online world, and we know it will never really go away. We've talked about the tricks scammers...

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The Best Way to Check Your PCs for Malware - Fast and FREE

April 12th, 2016 by admin

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A couple months back, we touched on the story of our normally tech-savvy friend who got tricked into allowing his desktop PC to be infected with obvious malware. At first, he had the sickening feeling that comes with a virus-infected computer—but thanks...

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Prepare Now or Pay Later: More Ransomware Attacks in the News

April 7th, 2016 by admin

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We're only a few months into 2016, but we've already seen two high-profile ransomware attacks—where cyber-crooks heavily encrypt a victim's computer files before demanding payment for a decryption key only they can provide. Two notable incidents grabbed...

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The Latest Big Cyber-Threat: Are Your Servers “DROWN-proof”?

March 30th, 2016 by admin

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If you think there's a new cyber-threat to worry about every week, you're probably right. The latest vulnerability to send shockwaves through the enterprise security community has been given a rather ominous acronym: DROWN, short for Decrypting RSA...

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Are Macs “Ransomware-Proof”? Not Anymore

March 23rd, 2016 by admin

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Since Apple famously introduced the Macintosh over three decades ago, Mac users have been confident that their computers are virtually immune to ransomware and other malware threats which plague their Windows counterparts. But those days are over. ...

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Fake Phishing: The Ultimate Security Training?

January 5th, 2016 by admin

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What is the current state of your company's IT security training program—if you have one? Many companies settle for an annual group training session to broadly review the major types of cyber-threats—viruses, malware, and phishing. The problem with...

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CryptoLocker & Ransomware - What You Need to Know

November 15th, 2013 by admin

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CryptoLocker CryptoLocker is a new, and particularly malicious, breed of ransomware discovered only a couple months ago. CryptoLocker is a Trojan horse malware that encrypts and restricts access to the infected computer while demanding payment for...

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