by petratechit | Oct 21, 2022 | Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Videos
The mid-year update of the SonicWall 2022 Cyber Threat Report is here, and it is packed with new and updated information about global cyber threats, rising cyberattacks, and never-before-seen malware variants. Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, breaks the...
by petratechit | Oct 7, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Managed IT, Videos
It’s no secret that having an internal tech person on staff is less effective than working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In many cases, important cybersecurity tasks fall through the cracks while the tech person tries to keep up with day-to-day tech...
by petratechit | Sep 30, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Videos
We know that maintaining personal hygiene is important to stop the spread of disease and minimize health problems such as cavities, but what does it mean to have good cyber hygiene? The term “cyber hygiene” refers to regularly maintaining the health and...
by petratechit | Sep 23, 2022 | Technology, Tips and Tricks, Videos
When you enable location services on your devices, do you know what information is being tracked and shared by your applications? It might be time to take a closer look. In fact, you may be allowing sensitive location data to be sold to third parties without...
by petratechit | Sep 16, 2022 | Managed IT, Technology, Videos
When it comes to IT equipment in your business, you’re going to want what is called a UPS—uninterrupted power supply—to protect from power disturbances. The two most common types of UPSes are “on-line” and “line-interactive,” and they...
by petratechit | Sep 9, 2022 | Cloud Backup, Managed IT, Videos
As more and more businesses switch to cloud-based servers, it can be easy to feel like you’re being left behind. But are cloud servers really the right move for YOUR business? The answer can depend on many factors within your work environment, such as company...
by petratechit | Sep 2, 2022 | Cybersecurity, Videos
Changes in ransomware tactics, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and more—these are all current trends that are affecting cybersecurity insurance premiums. Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, gives an update on these trends as they relate to your...
by petratechit | Aug 26, 2022 | Tips and Tricks, Videos
Wi-Fi has become an essential part of our daily lives, and when it doesn’t work, it can be a big inconvenience. Wi-Fi issues can be caused by a number of different things, from interference from other devices to poor signal strength. Sometimes the problem can be...
by petratechit | Aug 19, 2022 | Remote Technologies, Videos
Back when many parts of the country locked down due to Covid, many businesses sent their employees home to work remotely. With most homes having high-speed internet these days, this was a viable option. However, businesses soon discovered that certain solutions were...
by petratechit | Aug 5, 2022 | Cloud Backup, Videos
File sharing and management is a critical part of any business operation—especially when client information is involved. Unfortunately, many businesses opt for “free” consumer-grade products like OneDrive and Dropbox, which lack true ransomware protection,...
