First, what is a fiber internet connection? Fiber-optic internet, commonly called fiber internet or simply “fiber,” is a broadband internet connection that uses fiber optic technology, which is a very thin and powerful type of cable. It transmits uninterrupted...
Cyberattacks are growing at an alarming rate, but you may not know the extent of it. In Q4 2021, there was an all-time peak in weekly cyberattacks, totaling over 900 attacks per organization In 2021, there was an increase of 71% in overall attacks per week on...
First, what is the dark web? Maybe you’ve heard something about the “dark web” being a hotbed of criminal activity — and it is. But maybe you don’t know exactly what the dark web is. Basically, it’s a part of the internet that isn’t indexed by search engines. ...
Over 80% of company data breaches are due to poor passwords. Weak, easy-to-crack passwords are one of the common causes of data breaches. Strong business password hygiene and practices are critical in order to avoid data breaches. However, traditional password...
Making Work from Home Work for Rural Staff When the pandemic hit in early 2020, it changed the way people work overnight. Now just over two years later, remote or Work from Home (WFH) has become not only accepted but the norm. Let’s look at a few stats: 49% of the...
Know Your IP Connection Options: Peering, Transit and DIA We all know how powerful the web has become and what a vital part of our work and personal lives it is. Five billion people or 63% of the world’s population are now connected to the internet – a 500% growth...
In today’s banking environment, connectivity is more critical than ever! For banks and financial institutions with multiple locations, slow or lost network connections can hinder a bank’s revenue and growth. According to Bain & Company, banks have recently lost...
Using Microsoft 365? Why You Need Back-up and 6 Key Benefits According to a recent report from egress, organizations have seen a 67% increase in data leaks via email in the past two years. In addition, 15% of organizations had been breached over 500 times within that...
What is a Technology Lifecycle? There are four technology lifecycle stages that exist in every business. Oftentimes the business will experience two or three stages at a time. Each stage contains its own challenges and appropriate actions to achieve targeted outcomes....
Cybersecurity, compliance, networks, emerging technologies, employee support and more. Business technology is complex and IT teams have their hands full managing every aspect of it. You may be looking for a way to relieve some pressure AND improve your IT focus. If...
How are enterprise network demands changing? Everything a business does, whatever the sector, is dependent on high-performance connectivity. The rising use of media-rich communication and collaboration, remote working, AI applications, and increased reliance on cloud...
Healthcare IT Staffing Under the Weather? Co-Managed Services Could be Your Remedy The pandemic changed every industry, but probably none as much as healthcare, and specifically healthcare staffing, including IT. Staffing was the top concern heading into this year,...
What is an ethernet connection and how is it different from an internet connection? Ethernet technology connects devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) and allows devices to communicate with each other via a set of rules or common...
What does IT Asset Management mean? IT Asset Management is a multi-phase process that includes the planning, acquisition, operation/maintenance, and disposal of technology products. IT Asset Management also involves monitoring and providing the financial return during...
Remote Code Execution: Threats and Protection As seems to be the standard every year in cyber security, 2021 ended with quite the clamor. To give you some background and to help you better prepare for future threats, let’s talk about Remote Code Execution (RCE)...
Data breach losses are growing by double digits, with the average cost per breach now exceeding $4 million! Many companies are looking for ways to better prepare and protect themselves from those kinds of losses. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Managed...
The trouble with passwords, and how to correct it While passwords have been an invaluable tool for over half a century, they are not without their drawbacks: if a password is discovered by a third party, there is nothing to stop them from authenticating as that user....
First, what is SD-WAN? You may have heard about the latest networking buzzword SD-WAN, but maybe you don’t know much about it. With old-school WAN management, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), data transmission is very limited, and often very expensive. It also...
Cybercrime has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar problem affecting businesses of all sizes. Now more than ever, it’s critical to take the right security measures to protect your network and data Cybercriminals today will do anything to monetize your network, your...
There are many misconceptions about cyber security. Here are a few common examples, as well as how to better prepare for and avoid them. Myth #1: Cyber hackers only target large businesses Reality: If you’re a small and medium-sized business, you may think your data...
As your company relies increasingly on the internet, your choice of Internet Service Provider (ISP) is more important than ever. Here are six factors you should consider when choosing an ISP to support your business needs. Responsive Customer Service This may not be...
What is Network Segmentation? Network Segmentation is a configuration in which network and computer systems inside of a corporate network are divided into logical segments. These segments typically group devices with similar purposes together for a number of...
How do you keep your digital life secure from hackers and scammers? Doing the basics goes a long way in protecting your personal data and safeguarding your accounts from thieves. Hackers and social engineers prey on the weak and building up a little bit of cyber...
There’s already so much that’s been written about great communication. And yet, it’s so elusive. In a recent conversation with some peers, I shared that good communication could create differentiation in business. They all chuckled, and one offered that maybe I should...
Check your Cybersecurity Stance: Mitigate your Risk and Rising Insurance Costs We’ve received a growing amount of inquiries from prospects and clients related to this question: “Is there anything you can do to help lower our cybersecurity Insurance premiums?” During...
A fast, secure Internet connection is crucial to your day-to-day business operations. Your Internet needs to meet your current business needs as well as prepare you for the future as those needs change and grow. At WIN, we have experienced a nearly 50 percent increase...
With continued technological advances, there has been an increase in company data being electronically entered, stored, and potentially compromised. According to the IBM 2020 Cost of Data Breach Study (sponsored by IBM Security and conducted by the Ponemon Institute),...
Managing a firewall is an important function but can sometimes fall to the wayside — that is until a critical patch or upgrade is needed. Then, IT staff must pivot to install patches quickly or risk a data breach. Here are 5 best practices to proactively manage...
If you don’t view IT as a business function, you won’t ask the right question — or get the right answer. The IT Dilemma Most organizations can’t manage the breadth and depth of resources needed to address every IT challenge at all times. For example, some resources...
SD-WAN has arisen as the WAN’s response to the migration of enterprise apps to the cloud. As the march of enterprise apps to the cloud gathers momentum, it is inevitable that SD-WAN gets the spotlight. Indeed, WIN’s recent Software Defined WAN Survey suggests growing...
