How to Protect Remote Workers From Cyber Threats
Moving to a remote work environment can be stressful for you and your employees. But protecting them from cyber threats doesn’t have to be. In this blog from West County Computers, we’ll take a look at a few of the simplest ways you can protect your remote workers from common cyber threats. Install Antivirus, […]
How To Maintain Cyber Security When Employees Are Working Remotely
If you’ve recently made the switch to remote work or are allowing employees to work from home at your company, you may be wondering how you can maintain your cyber security. In this blog from West County Computers, we’ll take a look at a few simple methods for locking down your business data while your […]
Why Is Information Security Needed In Today’s Organizations?
Information security (also known as cyber security) consists of the principles, tools and regulations used to safeguard data at businesses – and it’s very important in today’s digital world. Let’s take a deeper look at the importance of information security in modern business organizations now – and explain a few reasons why it’s such an […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Company’s IT Systems Secure
Looking for simple ways to keep your IT systems secure at your small business? Here are a few methods that will help enhance your cybersecurity, and resilience against hacking and malware. Train Your Employees To Recognize Phishing Phishing, which usually uses an email to send an attachment that’s infected with a virus and tricks […]
What Is The Main Goal Of Information Security For Small Businesses?
Wondering why you need to implement information security systems in your small business, and what the main goal of securing your IT systems should be? As a matter of fact, information security systems have three important goals, and each one is important to your small business. Let’s take a look at them now, and discuss […]
5 Ways To Improve Your Small Business Cyber Security
Cyber Security is not only reserved for big businesses. Any electronic data can become the target of hackers and cyber attacks in this day and age. When you own a small business, you might not have a big budget to spend on a complex security system or pay someone to guard your data constantly. So […]
Why Is Cyber Security Important For A Business?
Some estimates point out that there is a cyber attack once every 39 seconds. But even so, it’s also reported that only around 5% of company files are properly protected. Some business owners may think the threat of a cyber-attack does not apply to their industry or business. After all, who in the world would […]
How To Stay Secure While Using Public Wi-Fi: Our Top Tips
Whether you’re at the local library, your nearest Starbucks, a hotel, or anywhere else that offers free, public Wi-Fi, you may be wondering – how can I protect myself? By nature, public Wi-Fi networks are less secure than your home network, because anyone can use them. So in this article, we’ll discuss a few simple […]
How To Set Up Your Small Business Computer Network
A couple of years ago, setting up a computer network would have seemed impossible without a lot of knowledge about computers. But today, that isn’t the case. In part that’s because the internet is filled with loads of solutions. You’re always one Google search away from your answer, and the technology you need to set […]
How To Add Memory To Your Laptop – Our Step-By-Step Guide
If your laptop is older, adding more RAM (memory) may be the best way to improve its performance. More RAM allows you to run more programs at the same time, and allows for faster overall performance. Want to add more RAM to your laptop? Check out this step-by-step guide. Find A Schematic Of Your […]