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Cybersecurity in 2019
https://www.zdnet.com/article/five-emerging-cybersecurity-threats-you-should-take-very-seriously-in-2019/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyberattacks-to-watch-for-in-2019/ Check out these awesome articles on the current threat landscape by Alison DeNisco Rayome and Bob Violino at ZDNet.com. At Monarchy IT, security remains our top priority, including much of what is covered in the above articles. If you’re looking for protection for 2019, not 2009, feel free to inquire at support@monarchyit.com or…
Read MoreThe importance of Patch Management
https://www.zdnet.com/article/pc-security-warning-that-out-of-date-software-is-putting-you-at-risk/ Please read the summary of the link above by Danny Palmer on Avast’s latest PC Trends report for 2019. The importance of up to date applications/programs on your PC and in your business cannot be understated. The advanced threats in today’s cyber world are usually now enabled by a 3rd party software flaw that…
Read MoreAll about Bitlocker
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-experts-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-bitlocker/ Check out this comprehensive article on Windows Bitlocker by Ed Bott on ZDNet.com at the link above. Security is the name of the digital game, and Bitlocker is an important tool in your arsenal. At Monarchy IT, we built our company on security. Do you want an IT support company for your business that…
Read MoreShame on VEEAM!
https://www.zdnet.com/article/data-management-firm-veeam-mismanages-own-data-leaks-440m-email-addresses/ Check out the details in the above article by Charlie Osborne at ZDNet.com to learn how a major backup and disaster recovery company left millions of user account and other data openly accessible to the internet. At Monarchy IT, we choose vendors with security in mind, and as such, protect our clients from vendors…
Read MoreWhat is ransomware? Everything you need to know about one of the biggest menaces on the web
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-an-executive-guide-to-one-of-the-biggest-menaces-on-the-web/ Check out the ultimate updated guide by Danny Palmer over at ZDNet.com at the link above . It is a tour de force of workmanship, and the detail is no gloss; it’s a great summation for any business leader or owner wanting a 360-degree look at the growing problem that is taking the cyber…
Read MoreOne in five employees share their email password with co-workers
https://www.zdnet.com/article/one-in-five-employees-share-their-email-password-with-co-workers/ The link above is to a study by Switchfast, an IT consultancy based in Chicago. Eileen Brown at ZDNet gives a great overview of the findings. In short, your business is usually your own worst enemy. Which is why it needs comprehensive solutions for security and managed IT. Enter Monarchy IT, where this is…
Read MoreWindows Vista is DEAD!
Microsoft has officially ended support for their Vista operating system. Their recommendation is to buy a new PC or to upgrade to Windows 10, their current operating system. At Monarchy IT, security for our clients is of the utmost priority. With Vista now out of support, it, like XP, is not a secure operating system…
Read MoreBitdefender leads way for Windows 7 Protection
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/february-2017/bitdefender-internet-security-21.0-170591/ Check out the link above which heads to Bitdefender’s results page for the most recent lab tests by av-test.org, an independent testing company of commercial and consumer anti-virus products. You’ll find the typical perfect score for their product, which is why we here at Monarchy IT have partnered with them for our clients. Only…
Read MoreMonarchy IT joins MSPAlliance
Monarchy IT LLC becomes member of MSPAlliance® Monarchy IT LLC joins vibrant global consortium of cloud, managed service providers and technology enabling vendors Las Cruces, New Mexico [Apr. 3rd, 2017] — Monarchy IT LLC today announced that it has become a member of the MSPAlliance. MSPAlliance is the oldest Managed Services group and the only…
Read MoreTen Tips for Staying Safe and Secure Online by AV-TEST.ORG
https://www.av-test.org/en/news/news-single-view/ten-tips-for-staying-safe-and-secure-online/ Check out this helpful guide posted by Olaf Pursche over at AV-TEST.ORG. The independent AV testing lab helps IT professionals by showing which AV products test the best in an independent environment, and help out consumers with tips like these. If you or your business could benefit from being more secure online, feel free…
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