“How did the wire fraud scam find its way to you?” Anonymous: We were the victim of hacked public Wi-Fi. One of our managers used public WI-Fi without a secure connection, and his system was infiltrated. Once the hacker was in the system, he was able to monitor and ultimately take over the email inboxes […]
Invented in the 1980s, firewalls have been protecting networks for decades. At its simplest, a firewall is a security feature, keeping a close eye on a network’s incoming and outgoing activity. It decides if that activity should be allowed or blocked, building a detailed log of all the decisions it makes. The end goal of […]
Remote monitoring and management: easy to install, cost-effective, and secure. Also called RMM, this technology allows your managed services provider, or MSP, to proactively look after your company’s IT. Using cloud-based software installed on your computer and/or network, RMM gives secure access to your tech support team. This means that MSPs like WYRE can solve […]
You can’t have a conversation about modern IT without talking about cloud environments. According to the “2022 Cloud Computing” study by Foundry (formerly IDG Communications), “69% of companies have accelerated their cloud migration over the past twelve months, and the percentage of companies with most or all IT infrastructure in the cloud is expected to […]
Have you ever looked at a website and been bombarded by page after page of salesy, repetitive language? Every specialty, every locale, in every possible configuration: • IT consulting Chattanooga • IT consulting services Cleveland • IT managed service provider Knoxville • IT support Nashville In order for pages to appear near the top of […]
If your company has been around awhile, you’re probably familiar with the term legacy. In computing terms, legacy is the fancy way of referring to older, outdated, no-longer-supported software and hardware that’s still in use by a company. As you can imagine, legacy systems have their downsides. In 2020, technology market researchers Vanson Bourne conducted […]
“What are some reasons a business might want to change MSPs?” Dave: There are three main reasons. 1. Traditional IT can’t keep up. Not all IT companies who offer managed services are true MSPs. Many traditional IT companies offer “managed services,” but it is not their core business. As your business grows, so do your IT […]
Problem: You’re nervous about switching MSPs. Solution: Say it with us: “WYRE!” Is your current MSP causing your business headaches? slow response time poor customer service offers only break/fix services isn’t up to date on the latest technologies It’s time for a change. But change can be scary. This is your technology we’re talking […]
Think IT companies are immune from phishing emails? Think again! This series of spear phishing emails was sent to one of our staff-the hero of this story, who recognized the scheme in time to avoid it. Everyone will experience phishing at some point. It is not a matter of if, but when. The example below will show you […]
“Will you explain what penetration testing is-and isn’t?” Anthony: Penetration testing, or pentesting, is the authorized process of attacking a computer, network, or software for the purpose of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities. Pentesting is not a magic button that will give you all the answers, but it is a necessary and valuable tool for any company […]