Category Archives for "Small Business Computers"

How Much Does a Cyberattack Cost a Small Business?

How much does a cyber attack cost a small business

With the rapid digital transformation occurring globally, the ease of doing business has increased. However, cybercriminals have not been left behind. Credible reports indicate that 43% of small businesses experience cyberattacks annually in the United States. The worrying part is that cybercrime is not expected to end any time soon. It is, therefore, upon small […]

3 Tips for Preventing Ransomware in Your Small Business

3 Tips for Preventing Ransomware in your small business

Small businesses are getting targeted more and more often by cyber attackers who threaten the security of these businesses and cause huge financial and social capital losses. In this article, we will discuss a few tips that can help businesses avoid ransomware.   What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware (software designed to […]

Why SMBs Are At A High Risk For Cyber Security Threats In 2021

Why SMBs are high risk for cybersecurity threats in 2021

Cyber attacks can happen to any organization at any time – and this includes small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). In fact, SMBs are particularly vulnerable to cyber security threats in 2021. Why? We’ll explore a few of the reasons in this blog from West County Computers.   SMBs Don’t Expect To Be Targeted By […]

How To Build A Computer Network For Your Small Business

How To Build A Computer Network For Your Small Business

Building a computer network for a business is different from setting one up for your home. The network infrastructure is essentially the backbone of all your business operations. Every digital asset you have, from applications to documents must be supported or built into your computer network. Additionally, a lot of the support for this process […]