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Keep Passwords Safe with Password Management Software

August 16th, 2024 by admin

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Remembering passwords for all your different accounts is confusing, frustrating, and, ultimately, a bit of a mess. Now, imagine you are running a business with a team of diverse individuals, each with their own set of passwords for different platforms....

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

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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Empowering Employees as Cybersecurity Defenders: A Comprehensive Staff Awareness Training Program

July 1st, 2024 by admin

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In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations of all sizes. With the ever-increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it is crucial to recognize that employees are often the weakest link in an organization's...

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The Power of Cloud Computing: Enhancing Disaster Recovery Capabilities

June 18th, 2024 by admin

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In today's increasingly digitized world, data has become the lifeblood of businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Losing critical data due to natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or system failures can have catastrophic consequences, ranging from...

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Posted in: Cloud, Services, Solutions

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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Prevent Data Breaches with Password Management

January 16th, 2024 by admin

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In today's digital age, where personal and sensitive information is stored online, the importance of robust cybersecurity practices cannot be overstated. One of the most common and preventable threats to data security is the humble password. ...

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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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New Artificial Intelligence Protects Companies From the Latest AI Phishing Attacks

October 12th, 2023 by admin

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Helps To Secure Organizations CONCORD, CA ‐ ATS a leading Managed Technology Services Provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is protecting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from the...

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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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Why Businesses Should Utilize Private Data Center Solutions

September 1st, 2023 by admin

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In today's data-driven world, businesses are experiencing an exponential increase in the volume of digital information they generate and handle. This data influx presents both opportunities and challenges, making data storage, management,...

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Be Prepared for Disaster with Data Backup and Recovery Solutions

August 18th, 2023 by admin

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Data is the foundation of every corporate activity in a world that is becoming more and more digital. Almost every aspect of companies, from financial transactions to consumer interactions, human resources, and beyond, is fueled by data. What...

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Keep Your Data Protected with Password Management Solutions

July 1st, 2023 by admin

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In the digital age, where personal and sensitive information is increasingly stored and accessed online, ensuring the security of our data has become paramount. With the proliferation of online accounts and the growing complexity of passwords,...

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ATS Successfully Implements Data Retention Policies for Local Businesses

June 28th, 2023 by admin

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Leading MTSP Helps Organizations Avoid Penalties Due to Poor Data Management Practices CONCORD, CA –– ATS , a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is helping small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) avoid costly penalties and...

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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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Reasons to Use Multi-Factor Authentication

February 22nd, 2023 by admin

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security used to ensure that only authorized individuals can access a system or application. This type of security requires users to provide more than one form of authentication,...

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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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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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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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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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ATS Can Protect Your Business from The Legion of Downtime

April 28th, 2021 by admin

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With the Legion of Downtime out there conspiring to shut down businesses, who can protect your business and save you from their hefty costs? ...

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Posted in: Solutions

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

Backup & Disaster Recovery, Turn Emergencies into Planned Events

July 20th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses everywhere have learned that disaster can strike at any time, and they can last for unforeseeable lengths of time. Now more than ever companies need to plan and make contingencies for when the worst comes to pass. They need to utilize backup...

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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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Posted in: Support, Services, Security, Solutions

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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Be on the Lookout for Rising Number of COVID-19 Phishing Attacks

April 21st, 2020 by admin

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Hackers will often look to exploit any weakness they can find, whether it is through technological means or through human curiosity and concern. With the rapid rise of COVID-19 across the globe, hackers are ramping up their phishing attack efforts....

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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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ATS Protects Your Network From Security Threats

January 16th, 2020 by admin

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Protecting your data networks is one of the most important things your company can do. At ATS, our experience and expertise enable us to bring the most innovative cybersecurity solutions to the table. There are numerous types of cyberattacks,...

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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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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Support, Services, Security, Solutions

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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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 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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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

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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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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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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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Unique IT Challenges Financial Services Providers Face Today

June 19th, 2018 by admin

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Financial services providers find their IT challenges list is always growing because of security issues, employee needs, customer protection, regulatory laws and business requirements. Keeping up with IT concerns is important not just because failing...

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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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5 Email Disasters: How a Service Like ATS Can Prevent Catastrophe

May 3rd, 2018 by admin

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Often, businesses don't prepare for email disasters until after one has hit. But while email may comprise just a small part of a company's day-to-day operation, an email disaster can have a staggering impact on your business. The 2016 Democratic National...

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Addressing the Unique IT Management Needs at Law Firms

April 11th, 2018 by admin

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Law firms face many unique IT management challenges that stem from the confidential nature of the information they work with. And that confidential data is why law firms must make the protection of information a key IT priority. Threats can come from...

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Training Employees in Data Security Practices: Tips and Topics

April 3rd, 2018 by admin

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While there's plenty of technology available to keep your business's data protected, the human element is still the most important piece to consider in safeguarding your company's data. Properly training employees to understand and implement data security...

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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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5 Commonly Overlooked Workplace IT Disasters

February 28th, 2018 by admin

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Because IT staff get so invested in making sure software, networking and security elements are working, they sometimes overlook the human, environmental and contingency planning factors that can invite workplace IT disasters. In many cases, preventative...

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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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Spectre and Meltdown: Valuable Lessons for Your IT Security Team

February 12th, 2018 by admin

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At the end of 2017, the world learned about Spectre and Meltdown: two far-reaching security threats that exploit how CPUs work to expose protected information on nearly every recent PC, server and smartphone. Hackers can use these exploits to do things...

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HTTPS: Securely Sending Personal And Private Information

December 28th, 2017 by admin

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Avoid costly data security breaches by training your staff to check for secure connections when handling private information on the Internet. Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, or HTTPS, is a technology legal, healthcare, and financial businesses use...

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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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Mesh Networking for SMB Offices

March 28th, 2017 by admin

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If the sounds of disgruntled employees complaining about poor Wi-Fi connectivity are all too familiar in your SMB, it's time to consider switching to a mesh network. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi networks that use a single point of origin and optional...

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Network-Attached Storage: Data Backup and Transfer Options for Small Businesses

March 9th, 2017 by admin

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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers are a great asset for small businesses managing data. For the uninitiated, NAS is essentially a streamlined server designed specifically for sharing files between devices. Because of their simplified...

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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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The Benefits of Backups

November 16th, 2016 by admin

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Even seasoned IT pros have made the mistake of not backing up a device—and panicked after losing countless important files because the device failed. We may know better, yes, but that doesn’t mean we’re perfect. On the flip side, we’ve all...

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Looking at Data Storage Longevity

August 2nd, 2016 by admin

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Not all storage devices were built to stand the test of time, so it’s important for every business to ensure its data is backed up on a reliable platform. If you’ve ever needed to reference financial records or court cases from a decade ago, you’ll...

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Where's Your Company's WISP? Why You Need One NOW

June 14th, 2016 by admin

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A WISP is one of the most important documents for any company doing business over the Internet—which, in this day and age, is pretty much everybody. Who's responsible for drafting and maintaining your company's WISP? Or are you even sure what a WISP...

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Data Sanitization: Are You Erasing Your Old PCs COMPLETELY?

June 7th, 2016 by admin

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One of our pet peeves with some of our new customers is that once we come in to upgrade their IT network, they're careless about disposing their old hardware—specifically, their PC hard drives. They think that by simply deleting their existing files—email,...

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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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