E-Business is Here to Stay

Remember last spring when the pandemic started and most everyone thought we’d have a short quarantine period, and then resume business as usual? It’s clear now that business-as-usual has to change to meet ongoing safety concerns – not to mention the fact that people discovered they like the added convenience of e-business!

E-business is not going away; don’t be left behind because of equipment or security issues! 

Learn more on our website!

Leave Your Computer Problems in 2020!

If 2020 was as tough on your computers and network as it was on health and business, you probably feel like you carried the weight of the world into 2021! But the last thing your business needs is to carry computer issues from 2020 into the new year. 

What if we told you that you don’t need to carry so much stress into 2021? Let NSG take the weight off your shoulders.

Learn more on our website!

A Few of Our Favorite Things!

In 2021, we’ll continue our tradition of giving monthly to organizations that give so much to others. This season of giving will be especially hard on organizations that depend on volunteers and donations to continue their good work. 

We’ve shared information about some of our favorite charities on our website. Each has given so much in their own unique way. If one of our favorites inspires you to give, we thank you! If you have time or money to donate, we encourage you to reach out to a cause that feels right to you. Organizations like these appreciate every bit of help!  

NSG and MSG wish you a safe and joyous holiday season!

'Tis The Season for Giving!

Network Services Group and our sister company, Michigan SEO Group, feel honored and privileged to serve our clients. Doing so has made it possible for us to be able to give back to the community. Each month we make a charitable contribution to at least one organization that makes a difference in their community. 

We’ve shared information about some of our favorite charities on our website. Each has given so much in their own unique way. If one of our favorites inspires you to give, we thank you! If you have time or money to donate, we encourage you to reach out to a cause that feels right to you. Organizations like these appreciate every bit of help!  

NSG and MSG wish you a safe and joyous holiday season!

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!