Antivirus and Backup Services

Are you up-to-date on cybersecurity threats?

Network Services Group offers the following backup and antivirus services:

Backups

• Reliable multi-generational backups
• All critical data stored in approved areas and backed up
• Offsite backups
• Backups are encrypted
• Periodic restore to test backups

Antivirus

• Business class antivirus software installed (centrally managed)
• Systems up to date with security patches (recurring)
• Regularly scheduled virus scans

Protect Your Business with Ann Arbor Computer Services

If you aren’t satisfied with the security, performance, or reliability of your network, please contact our computer support specialists at Network Services Group. We strive to make your experience with computers and technology a positive and productive one! To set your business up with Ann Arbor-based computer services, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form here. 

Update Your Network and Servers

Do you know how your network is setup?

Network Services Group offers the following services for network infrastructure and servers:

Network Infrastructure

• Business Class Router and firewall
• External Port Scan / No Unnecessary Port Forwards
• Use VPN instead of port forwarding whenever possible
• External vulnerability scan
• Router Firmware Updated
• Router default password changed
• Switches / Other network devices – default password has been changed
• Business class Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi admin password has been changed from default
• Wi-Fi uses WPA2 with reasonable password
• Wi-Fi guest access (if any) is isolated.

Servers

• Servers kept in secure location (physical security)
• Servers up to date with security patches (recurring)
• Administrator passwords are on a need-to-know basis
• Strong password for administrators
• Shared folders require authentication
• Restrict access to shared folders to those who require it
• Access to servers is restricted – do not use your server as a workstation, unless it is specifically configured as a terminal server.

Check Out More Computer Services from Ann Arbor

If you aren’t satisfied with the security, performance, or reliability of your network, please contact our computer support specialists at Network Services Group. We strive to make your experience with computers and technology a positive and productive one! To set your business up with Ann Arbor-based computer services, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form here.

Common Scamming Tactics

Do you know if your data is secure?

Cyber security is everyone’s business. The world of technology is vast and makes it easy for those with harmful intent to take advantage of you if you’re not careful. 

Here are 4 principles that can help keep you safe from online scammers:

1. Your financial institution will NEVER ask for your login or personal information via email. Neither will anyone else. Never respond to such requests via email.
2. Don’t believe pop-ups that appear on your computer telling you that you are infected. 
3. Never open attachments from unknown sources.
4. Don’t click to view the link or attachments in emails that claim you have a missing package that you weren’t expecting, or for an order you didn’t place.

Learn more about computer security here.

Network Services Group Cares About Your Security

Network Services Group provides computer service and support in Ann Arbor, and we always make sure your machines have the latest security updates, and we handle your information with extreme care. 

If you have questions about how we can help you with your computer security, call (877) 815-6974 or submit a contact form here.

Is Your Business Vulnerable to Ransomware?

Ransomware has been in the news lately as a string of attacks has hit healthcare systems in at least four states. Is it coincidence that these attacks hit when healthcare systems are already under extraordinary strain due to the COVID pandemic? Probably not. The criminals who coordinate these attacks take advantage of vulnerable organizations and populations. 

Medical organizations are especially vulnerable because they simply can’t afford for their patient files to be compromised when lives are at stake. 

Other factors that make a target attractive are:

• Organizations that routinely store sensitive data, like law firms
• Universities, due to the sheer amount of file sharing and traditionally small IT support departments
• Retailers, or any company with customer credit card data
• But, really, any company with confidential personal or financial data! 

And, although many attacks are targeted, some simply spread via the internet. 

Is your business vulnerable? Learn more about ransomware from NSG.

Could Your Business be a Target for Ransomware?

Ransomware has been in the news lately due to recent attacks on vulnerable healthcare systems. Do you know what ransomware is, and if your business could be a target?

Ransomware is an attack that takes your files hostage for ransom. An attack uses a file that encrypts or blocks access to targeted files on your computer or network. After it infects your computer, it displays a message instructing you to pay up or lose your data or functionality. The message itself gives instructions for payment. Paying is no guarantee you’ll get your files back – these are criminals, after all! 

Ransomware attacks can target home users as well as businesses that have IT support, and can have a catastrophic affect due to:

• Temporary or permanent loss of data
• Disruption of operations
• Cost to restore files
• Loss of client trust

How do you know if your company is vulnerable? Learn more or contact NSG. We’ll audit your network and make recommendations for keeping your business safer. 

Network Security Doesn't Have to be a Puzzle!

Firewalls, servers, antivirus… do you know the status of all your systems? 

Have all your employees been trained to recognize phishing, malicious links, or infected email attachments?

Are you confident that your company data is securely backed up daily?

If you’re not sure, you’re not protected! 

If you’re not performing regular maintenance on your entire network, keeping it configured correctly and all systems up to date, your company is not protected. Updates are critical.

No system is perfect. That’s why software is frequently updated. It’s also why hackers don’t give up.

NSG can audit your system to make sure you have all the necessary protection in place to keep harmful viruses and hackers out. 

Learn more!

What Does Your Network Security Look Like?

If you’re connected to the internet and your business uses computers – you need to be thinking about your network security!

                               

Click Here to learn more about the importance of network security and how we can help keep your business safe from viruses, malware, spamware, and other harmful cyber-attacks!

2020: The End of Server 2008 and Windows7

Does your business still run either Windows 7, Server 2008 – or both?

Essential Computer Service for Ann Arbor Area Businesses

January 1^st 2020 – Microsoft will end support for both of these products. While you’ll still be able to use them, it does mean that critical operational updated and essential security patches will stop leaving your network and computers open to data breaches and cyber-attacks.

Now is the time to start preparing to upgrade your equipment and software. You have a little over 8 months to get ready and we can help you make that transition.

Click Here to learn more about the end of support for Server 2008 and Windows 7 and how Network Services Group can help you prepare! 

Is Your Network Secure?

Do you do business online?

Do your employees use email?

Do you have your own internal network?

Viruses, malware, crypto-locker scams – these are constant threats to your business’ network security that you must be aware of and stay ahead of. If you’re not updating your equipment, if your protection software is out of date, or if you don’t backup your critical data – you could be in for trouble.

Experienced IT Support Specialist Ann Arbor

We don’t want that to happen to you! At Network Services Group, we have over 17 years of experience helping businesses stay ahead of the game and keep their data and computers secure.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the importance of network security.