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In another recent blog post I outlined what ransomware is and the huge threat it poses to business and industry. Now I’d like to briefly discuss some of the practical steps that any business can take to reduce the chances they’ll become the victim of a ransomware attack. It all Starts with Employee Training Most […]
The recent cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure – Solar Winds, Colonial Pipeline, JBS Meat Packing, to name a few – have brought to the public’s attention the enormous threat posed to our businesses and industries by ransomware attacks. The fact that these attacks can have such a devastating impact on the economy and society is […]
Information Technology (IT) and today’s business world go hand-in-hand – no matter what industry you are in. In other words, every company has IT needs, the question is how well they are being met. Most companies fall into four major categories with IT: Companies that fall into the last three categories are almost always supported […]
Understanding the Importance of Data Backup and Recovery in 2023 === As technology continues to evolve, the world is becoming increasingly reliant on digital data. From personal documents to business records, data plays a crucial role in our daily lives. However, with the rise of cyber threats, natural disasters, and human error, data loss has […]
In the San Francisco Bay Area, millions were told to work from home beginning on March 17, 2020. Some already were, some never had, and many were totally unprepared to do so. Over the next several months, companies began to adjust to the new normal of nearly their entire workforce working remotely. It even became […]
Published on April 1, 2020
There are numerous myths about IT in the workplace. Some of them are pretty minor such as, “the printer always runs out of ink when there’s an important report to print”. Other ones can be downright dangerous such as, “No one would want to hack into our little business. We’re not even on the radar.” […]
Are maintenance and support contracts for a company’s IT infrastructure really necessary? Here are two scenarios involving us and I’ll let you be the judge. In 2016 a dental office contacted us about a server replacement. We went through the process of replacing the server and updating the workstations to work with the server. Once […]
Published on December 9, 2019
Protecting patient privacy is an essential part of healthcare. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the standard for patient data privacy and security. However, despite the best intentions, HIPAA violations happen every day. In this article, we will discuss how HIPAA violations occur, common mistakes that lead to violations, and tips to stay […]
One of the big changes we made in 2019 was to re-brand our company from JT Solutions to LevelUp MSP. This change was made so that our name better reflected what we do, which is to “level up” our clients’ IT infrastructure through superior support methodology and a true proactive approach. For the first six […]
As you all may have already heard, Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 End of Life date is January 14, 2020. This means Microsoft will no longer offer security updates or support the operating system after that date. You can continue to use the operating system, but be warned that using outdated and unpatched […]
