Power outages, telephones being down, and internet issues are always annoying, but they can also be a huge threat to your communication processes across all platforms. Having a backup plan is something that all businesses should have. If it has the proper plan set in place you will not miss a step when a disaster hits. In today’s blog we will go into the benefits of our disaster recovery plan and some features that it will actually offer. 

Cost Saving 

When planning in any business and for anything involving cost is always a factor. Backup plans can be expensive. They take valuable time for employees to learn, money into hardware and software put into place. Recovering from the disaster may cost you a few dollars. Having the right plan will cost you less valuable time in the moment and it will be less taxing on your employees. 

With our disaster recovery plan we already have a plan in place and your employees will already know what is going to happen. Emails and phone calls will simply be redirected to employee phones to keep communication lines as open as possible. 

Productivity and Retention

With a good disaster recovery plan in place your employees won’t miss a beat. They will know the simple plan and execute it so that they are just as productive while your systems may be down. This will reflect your business as responsible and your clients/customers won’t notice a difference. Clients looking will be happier with your service if there are no interruptions when they need to contact you. 

Features

As previously mentioned there will be redirects when emails, phones, and voicemails are concerned. The biggest feature within this service is keeping communication open so that your business does not falter at all. Keeping communication lines open are key to keeping your employees productive and your customers happy. For more information on our disaster recovery program, call us today!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year yet again! This is so exciting and people are putting their Christmas trees up, decorations in their yard, and preparing to give gifts to those closest to them. Shopping malls are starting to become more obscure when shopping because online shopping is so convenient. Why leave your home when you can get everything from the comfort, while staying safe, in your own home?

Online shopping is so popular today, especially with the rise of the covid-19 pandemic and people trying to limit contact as much as possible. With more online transactions being made, there are going to be more attempts made to breach your accounts for information. Today, we are going to give you some tips on how to stay safe while shopping online. 

Strong Passwords 

This is something that we will always advise no matter what the account. A strong password is the most surefire way to avoid a cyber attack because it is so much more difficult to get into an account with a secure password. Password managers and two factor authentication are other ways to lock down accounts to go along with your strong password. One thing that we recommend is a “passphrase”. This is abbreviating a phrase that you typically use or will remember. This phrase will be accompanied by a combination of unique characters to disguise it.

Check for the Lock

Buying from trusted retailers such as amazon or ebay is smart. If you are on a website that isn’t as common check for the lock icon next to the URL on the webpage to know if it is secure. If this icon is not there then that website shouldn’t be trusted. Doing some research about how trustworthy the site is will also tell you if it is worth shopping on.

A Deal Too Good to be True

This one should be common sense, but we get some caught up in thinking “this is too good to pass up on”. These “great deals” can pop up on fake websites disguised as something you would typically trust, in text messages from unfamiliar numbers, and in sketchy emails. Be aware of the “deal of a lifetime” and check for the lock icon again. 

Reputation 

Sticking to websites like we already mentioned (amazon, Walmart, eBay, and others) is always a good idea. They will typically carry most of what you are looking for and their reputation carries weight. 

Credit over Debit

Using a credit card when checking out online is always the best idea. Even trusted websites get breached from time to time and your security measures might not catch the intruder in time. Using a credit card gives you a few advantages. The first advantage is that if anything were to be breached the hacker wouldn’t have direct access to your bank accounts and the information tied to it. Most credit card companies also offer a 0% liability for fraud so you may be annoyed at having to order a new credit card, but it won’t come at any cost to you.

If you follow these 5 steps you should always stay safe and secure while shopping online!