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CLEAN UP YOUR MESS! MAKE YOUR BED! USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION! (and what is the difference between 2FA and MFA)
Why are some companies avoiding 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) as if someone in authority over us is asking us to eat all of our vegetables or take out the trash?
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HACKERS USE THE COVID-19 MAP TO INFECT YOUR SYSTEMS AND DATA
And so it begins, hackers are using the COVID-19 map to infect your systems and data. Please read and pass along - especially to those you may have working remotely who may get a link like this and download it.
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND CYBER-SECURITY LAWS
If you travel internationally for business, you should learn, and, more importantly, obey the laws of the country hosting you. This is important to remember, not only for civilian laws, but also for cyber-security laws, which can be drastically different than in the U.S. Although breaking…
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BENEFITS TO SERVER CONSOLIDATION & VIRTUALIZATION
As the age of legacy hardware grows, companies are faced with many decisions regarding the future of their infrastructure. The angst of deciding is also heightened as end-of-life dates and equipment failures loom closer. For most, the largest decision is whether to keep services onsite, or…
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R-MONITORING WITH MAINTENANCE STREAMLINES IMPLEMENTATION OF WINDOWS BUILD UPDATES
On November 12, 2019, Microsoft released the first “Build Update” for Windows 10 Operating Systems and is expected to continue to release subsequent Build Updates bi-annually. These Build Updates increase the features, security and functionality of the Operating System. As Build Updates are…
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BENEFITS OF HIRING RIVER RUN AS YOUR MANAGED IT PARTNER
There are many reasons to hire a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or in-house Managed IT department. Because technology is always evolving, MSP’s deliver a lot of advantages. Here are just a few of River Run’s benefits:
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VIRTUAL CIO SERVICES
A Virtual CIO (Chief Information Officer) is a consultant, a third-party, or business that offers a service to fulfill the role as a conventional CIO. Businesses are ever-changing due to technological advances with different computer network tools and platforms used in the workplace. While…
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USERS AND NETWORK SECURITY
Are you worried about a cyber-attack on your data and computer network? River Run’s network security services include vulnerability, penetration testing and user training.
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TOP 11 REASONS FOR CHOOSING A MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR 2020
Trust - It sounds cliché, but the best business partnerships are built on trust. With security assurance and expertise the highest currency in IT services, having a true partner that you trust is paramount. A MSP should have a proven track record of success. Their clients should speak glowingly…
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WINDOWS 7 END OF LIFE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to Windows 10 sometime before January 2020 to avoid a situation where you need service or support that is no longer available.
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