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How a Computer Refresh Now Could Benefit Your Business

How a Computer Refresh Now Could Benefit Your Business

You may have heard that computer sales are down. In fact, Computerworld put it rather bluntly in their article PC sales fall off a cliff. Obviously, as a business that sells computers, this headline is a bit startling. On the other hand, as a small business owner...

Having Cybersecurity is More Powerful than Just Thinking About It

Having Cybersecurity is More Powerful than Just Thinking About It

A common theme among small business owners is the thoughts they have about improving their cybersecurity. For these individuals, the priority ebbs and flows based on local news of successful hacks or a colleague’s bad experience. It is likely they may have been...

Is there a Way to Protect Your Business from Password Fatigue?

Is there a Way to Protect Your Business from Password Fatigue?

We regularly encourage readers to implement password policies that ensure users use strong passwords and change them regularly. While great for cyber-security, this policy can result in password fatigue and cause other problems down the road. After all, who actually...

True Cybercrime Horror Stories: It Can Happen to Your Business

True Cybercrime Horror Stories: It Can Happen to Your Business

Too many business owners think that cybercrime won’t happen to them. They are too small, they are not a “name brand,” why would anyone bother? Why? Because when a company is small and unknown, they are generally easier to hit. The following is a true story of a client...

The Best Way to Protect Yourself from Cybercrime Is to Stay Current

The Best Way to Protect Yourself from Cybercrime Is to Stay Current

There are multiple cybersecurity products out there, and so many terms thrown about, it is easy to feel confused about protecting yourself and your business from cybercrime. Before spending a great deal of time and money figuring out a new solution, do yourself a...

Attack Surface: What Is It and Why Your Business Cares

Attack Surface: What Is It and Why Your Business Cares

If you try to keep up on the latest in IT and cyber-security, you are probably hearing a lot about Attack Surface Management (ASM). However, unless you are specifically in business for IT and/or cyber-security, you probably have not been able to make a lot of sense of...

What Kinds Of Businesses Need On-site IT Services?

What Kinds Of Businesses Need On-site IT Services?

What Kinds Of Businesses Need On-site IT Services?On-site IT services are offered mostly by companies that deal with technology and its related business like computer support, data recovery and others. However, on-site service offers a more hands-on approach when it...

What Kinds Of Things Does An On-site IT Service Handle?

What Kinds Of Things Does An On-site IT Service Handle?

What Kinds Of Things Does An On-site IT Service Handle?This is a hard question to answer because it depends on what you need IT service for, and the size of your company. Each business is unique in some way. But some examples include: Supplying a new computer to an...

How Do I Know If My Business Needs On-site IT Services?

How Do I Know If My Business Needs On-site IT Services?

How Do I Know If My Business Needs On-site IT Services?HERE ARE 7 SIGNS THAT YOU NEED IT SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS: 1. YOUR MEETINGS LAST LONGER THAN EXPECTED Are you surprised that the first reason is having lengthy meetings? We've all read about why and how meetings...

What Are The Pros And Cons Of On-site IT Services?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of On-site IT Services?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of On-site IT Services?An individual or team that provides onsite IT support is a member of the organization's structure. Employees from the company make up the team, which is available both online and offline. Full support hours, on the...

Do You Need a Professional Cybersecurity Team You Can Trust?

Cantrell’s Information Technologies has been providing cybersecurity to business owners throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. We provide multiple layers of security for HIPAA, FINRA, and PCI compliance as well as training against IT threats when it comes to computer viruses. We also provide local classroom and small group training, web-based training and simulated phishing attacks to help end-users better understand and defend against cyber threats. Many of our customers initially work with us to help them improve the way they store, access, and protect their critical business data from cybercriminals. We also help them move or expand their offices. We support the needs of our East Bay customers including businesses located in Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Pleasant Hill.

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