Kaseya announced that it was hit with a sophisticated cyberattack over the July 4th Weekend. What Happened? This supply-chain ransomware attack leveraged a vulnerability in Kaseya VSA (Virtual System Administrator) software. To clarify, VSA is a set of tools used by MSPs (Managed Service Providers) to manage and monitor computers. This is one of the worst cyber-attacks to have hit … Read More
Prepare For The Unpredictable
If 2020 prepared us for anything, it was how to react to an unprecedented event. This last year felt like living a real life science fiction event dreamed up by the likes of Stephen King. But even with the challenges we encountered, the pandemic also showed all of us the strength of the human spirit to overcome significant, unexpected challenges. … Read More
Making the Cloud less “Cloudy” – Optimizing Your Cloud Computing Options
In the Cloud? Chances are your company is already utilizing some form of cloud-based computing. In fact, 68% of US businesses have adopted managed cloud infrastructure services in 2020. (Source) If you’re one of the 32% that has yet to make the switch, you may want to review the following top 5 reasons to consider moving to the cloud: Financial … Read More
21st Annual International System Administrator Appreciation Day
What the Heck is SysAdmin Day? System Administrator Appreciation Day is held on the last Friday of July. This year it is being held on July 31st, 2020. It was created in 1999 and is recognized internationally. Not all Superheroes wear capes . . . I.T. Superheroes for example: consult with their clients, design computer systems, purchase and install new … Read More
5 Reasons to be Thankful When SOL-I.S. is Your Managed I.T. Provider
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great time of the year to remember what we are thankful for. Family, friends, our health, and of course, your Managed I.T. Provider! Just kidding. We’re not expecting to be at the top of your personal “Thankful-For” list, but when your team partners with SOL-I.S., we just might be at the … Read More
Creating a Data Security Plan
In an age where we have a mind-blowing amount of information shared through mobile and online transactions, the importance of protecting sensitive data is absolutely paramount. In the first seven months of 2017 alone, the Identity Theft Research Center reported over 900 data breaches that consequently exposed nearly 17 million data records. The vast majority of affected businesses? Small businesses … Read More