Synergies Systems | Network Solutions

Managed Service Provider

2010-04-06T18:00:00-07:00

What We Do...

We provide support across the entire IT spectrum, from optimizing resources to maintaining infrastructure.
We offer comprehensive managed IT services, enabling organizations to seamlessly power and successfully grow their businesses. We provide unparalleled services in all aspects of information technology to support small and mid-sized business. Our services span the full range of IT issues, from managed services and infrastructure support, to IT operations in the cloud and on-premise. For over 2 decades we have provided complete IT support for organizations struggling to address the broad spectrum of IT management challenges. Our innovative proprietary technology solutions and approach to customer service sets us apart from other MSP's and our 97% client retention rate speaks for itself.

Be Skeptical When You Read Your Email

2010-06-03T14:47:48-07:00

Keep asking Why should I believe that? It is important to remember that you can't trust the "from" address on e-mail from outside the organization, as it is often faked by fraudsters and viruses. If you didn't expect a message, link, or attachment from someone, ask yourself why you should trust that it really came from the apparent sender, and that it's safe. When in doubt, it's a good idea to call and verify that they sent you the message.

Beware of Clicking the Web Translator Hyperlink

2013-04-04T23:52:11-07:00

Foreign languages are no longer as difficult to understand as they once were, thanks to improvements in web translation services, which instantly translate words and web pages. The website translator plug-in can expand your global world with an amazing and effortless approach by automatically recognizing foreign-language identifiers.

Don't Trust Links Sent in Email Messages

2010-06-03T14:43:54-07:00

A common fraud, called "phishing", sends messages that appear to be from a bank, shop or auction, giving a link to a fake website and asking you to follow that link and confirm your account details. The fraudsters then use your account details to buy stuff or transfer money out of the account. These fake sites can be hard to spot, so no reputable organization will send a message requesting your confidential information.

Get a separate email address for postings

2010-06-03T14:42:33-07:00

To secure your data and reduce SPAM sent to your business as well as to your private email account, get a dedicated address for internet postings. Never use your business email address for posting guestbook entries, votes, or questions and answers in forums and surveys. It's good to be reachable in these situations, but best to be anonymous.

Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Devices

2013-04-05T00:02:07-07:00

How do attackers exploit the absence of this control?

Many criminal groups and nation-states deploy systems that continuously scan address spaces of target organizations, waiting for new and unprotected systems to be attached to the network. The attackers also look for laptops not up to date with patches because they are not frequently connected to the network. One common attack takes advantage of new hardware that is installed on the network one evening and not configured and patched with appropriate security updates until the following day.

Keep your password secret

2010-06-03T14:38:20-07:00

Your password is like your bank account PIN - if you give your PIN to someone else, your bank is unlikely to pay you back if it is used to steal from your account. Likewise, your company expects you to use your password to stop others misusing your computer account. If you share your password, you may be held responsible for what other people do with it.

Article about percentage of users that would share their passwords:

http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci895483,00.html

Malware Defenses

2013-04-05T00:00:56-07:00

How do attackers exploit the absence of this control?

Malicious software is an integral and dangerous aspect of Internet threats, targeting end-users and organizations via web browsing, e-mail attachments, mobile devices, the cloud, and other vectors. Malicious code may tamper with the system's contents, capture sensitive data, and spread to other systems. Modern malware aims to avoid signature-based and behavioral detection, and may disable anti-virus tools running on the targeted system. Anti-virus and anti-spyware software, collectively referred to as anti-malware tools, help defend against these threats by attempting to detect malware and block its execution.

Microsoft Ending Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

2019-11-17T21:53:19-08:00

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end extended support for their Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems.[1] After this date, these products will no longer receive free technical support, or software and security updates. Organizations that have regulatory obligations may find that they are unable to satisfy compliance requirements while running Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.