ransomware Archives - Great Lakes Computer Corporation

Why Business Cybersecurity is a Huge Problem for 2022

by Bob Martin | Jan 27, 2022 | Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, Malware, Network Security, remote workforce, Virtual Currency

In an increasingly digitized world, cybersecurity is becoming an ever-growing, vitally necessary burden–and problem–for thousands of organizations. This applies to government bodies, institutions and businesses of all sizes. This isn’t just a...

Guest Wi-Fi – A Necessary Evil

by Bob Martin | Jan 12, 2022 | Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, IT security, Network Security, WiFi

The more windows and doors you put into a house, the more points of access a would-be intruder has. Your internet connection, your servers, your employees smartphones and laptops, and your WiFi controlled thermostat are all windows into your data infrastructure. You...

Crucial Managed IT Services Benefits for Your Business

by Bob Martin | Jan 6, 2022 | Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, IT Support, Managed IT Services, Managed Services, Network Security, phishing, ransomware, Server Monitoring

IT maintenance is fundamental for just about every business in today’s world. It’s important for the most basic reason that IT is an inescapable part of managing even a tiny company, and also for the sake of firm security. The security angle is especially...

A Basic Guide to Cybersecurity Penetration Testing

by Bob Martin | Nov 19, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, Email Security, IT Managed Services, IT security, Managed IT Services, Network Security, penetration testing, penetration testing

We get asked this question all the time: What’s the best way to confirm that your business’ IT security is firmly protected? Sure, you can implement all kinds of security measures, or have someone else with plenty of professional experience do it for you....

The Top 4 Cyberattacks of 2021 (So Far!)

by Bob Martin | Nov 2, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, IT security, Malware, Network Security, phishing, ransomware, Server Monitoring

Cybercrime evolves at least as rapidly as the wider digital landscapes it targets. Arguably, it’s sometimes even the faster, more agile player in the race. Key evidence of this is the simple fact that instead of shrinking, cyberattacks have only become larger...