Posts by OrlanTech
1 vs. 100 – Why you need a Managed Service Provider (MSP): Practical vs Impractical
Your business is like a machine. Every department is a cog, well-greased and moving toward a similar goal. Machines work well when all other variables are controlled, but they fail to operate if one cog falls out of line. Your IT infrastructure is the operator of your machine that oversees all of the cogs. One…
Read MoreIdentity theft scenarios to help you avoid becoming a victim of stolen identity
Although you cannot completely prevent identity theft – for example, your personal information is compromised in a data breach – there are many ways you can greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim. To avoid the time and money required to provide reports and affidavits proving the theft and which accounts have been compromised…
Read MoreSextortion – Don’t be a victim!
Sextortion is a sensitive subject AND now is one of the top three online scams that people need to be aware of. Trust me it happens! I have assisted three clients with this over the last year. Cybercriminals use sextortion mostly to exploit victims to extort money, or blackmail. A sextortion attack usually originates by an…
Read MoreCybersecurity best practices for SMB doesn’t stop with your MSP
When it comes to protecting your small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) against cyber attacks, your managed service provider (MSP) can only take your cybersecurity so far. It is best to always remember the first line of defense is the user. User error is the greatest risk that exist in businesses everywhere. Many SMBs assume they are completely…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years in business
OrLANtech is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Keith Coker and Chriss Rhode, the partners, are looking back at humble beginnings and the many milestones in the company’s history, where they are today and what’s ahead – always with the focus on their clients and staff. An interesting and eventful history. In 1995, OrLANtech’s headquarters…
Read MoreHow to do Multi-Factor Authentication right
If you’re not using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your Microsoft 365 or any email account for that matter, don’t wait – you need to start now. Cyber criminals are getting quite proficient at phishing attacks against users who work-from-anywhere-anytime. According to Security Magazine, research shows a significant increase in phishing attacks since the pandemic began. Implementing…
Read MoreWhat you should know about the internet, deep web and dark web
As you read on, you will learn that while searching the “internet” using popular search engines, such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc., you are gaining access to accessible, indexed links. These indexed links are used to rank search engine results based on relevancy, inbound links and keywords. Online, it is important to remember there is…
Read MoreTypical IT support requests
Help is on the way! We collected an assortment of typical IT requests that may help you to solve or maneuver technical issues. Some of these could apply to you, or simply enlighten you. There is a combination of solutions to commonly asked questions, tips, tricks, shortcuts, etc. that you may or may not have…
Read MoreHow to share files and folders in SharePoint using File Explorer
SharePoint is “shared” access for millions of users for storing, editing and sharing files. The files and folders you store on SharePoint are typically available to anyone with permission; however, there are times when you may want to share certain files or folders with people who do not have access to the site. It is…
Read MoreOrLANtech’s best practices for raising morale during the pandemic
Hey folks, we understand that short of company breakfasts, birthday and anniversary luncheons, happy hours and the like might not be an ideal workplace. However, even in a remote environment, there are lots of ways to keep morale high during these challenging times. While continuing to work hard remotely throughout COVID to keep our clients’…
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