More than software stacks and complex passwords. Some cybersecurity vulnerabilities are surprisingly simple—and visible. These tips go beyond the virtual. Let’s go irl! A goofy desktop background is the best-case scenario here… Before you step away from your desk,...
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Cyber Treats: QR Codes and How to Scan for Scams
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use them for scams, too—usually to get you to download malware or reveal sensitive information. Protect yourself from QR phishing scams with these quick tips: Inspect the source: Only scan codes from trusted entities. Check...
5 Phishing “Cues” Cybersecurity Experts Always Notice
Welcome to the new Cyber Treats Weekly. We'll be sharing valuable tech tips, cybersecurity practices, and current information that you can share with your team (featuring Maggie and Boomer, cartoon versions of Facet's "shop dogs.") Now, onto the tips! It pays to...
Tech Tip: How to Disable “Off-Facebook Activity”
Facebook tracks its users’ activity across the web. Here’s how to stop it. Among security experts, there’s a …
Let’s Talk Network Documentation!
IT documentation is a powerful force when it comes to your business network and overall operations. Done well, …
FBI IC3 Report: Cybercrime Losses Up 48% in 2021
Did You Know? The dark web could now be considered the world’s third largest economy, with experts estimating that cybercrime brought in over $6 trillion in 2021, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, which documents cybercrime trends. The Bureau...
Tech Tip: This 2-Second Habit Can Help Keep You Safe!
It may sound simple, but pressing the Windows Key+L when you step away from your computer can save …
Your Business Needs a Firewall for Life. Here’s Why.
Facet installs and maintains firewalls as part of their managed security solution. Find out why we recommend a HaaS approach to firewalls. A firewall is the first line of defense against intrusion in your network. Firewalls are a crucial component of your layered...
Facet Follies – March 2021
Facet Follies March 2021 Facet Follies is a monthly tech cartoon by Mike Wright. Want more Follies in your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter below.
Tech Tip: Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Computer
TECH TIP: Sanitizing Your Computers & Equipment This month’s tech tip is from IT Bench Technician Vincent Bethel. Vince shares how to clean your computer equipment to help keep you and others safe, especially on shared equipment. We often talk about how to keep...
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Should You Hire an In-House IT Person or Use Managed IT Services?
For most Central Illinois businesses with 25 to 150 employees, managed IT services cost 40 to 60 percent less than hiring an equivalent in-house team, while providing broader coverage, stronger cybersecurity, and 24/7 support. The average IT manager salary in the...
What Does 24/7 IT Support Actually Mean, and What Should Your SLA Include?
24/7 IT Support Around-the-clock IT support means a real person is available to respond to your technology emergencies at any hour, any day of the year. But "24/7 support" is one of the most overused and under-defined promises in the managed IT industry. Some...
The True Cost of IT: What Peoria Businesses Actually Pay for Managed Services
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