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James Haywood
Jan
26

Take Control of Your Business Data: Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 SharePoint

James Haywood
Information Technologies

As a business owner, managing your data is vitally important. Microsoft 365 SharePoint makes it easy and efficient to access and interact with the information that drives your success. It offers an open platform for secure cloud storage, so you can be sure that all your critical data is safe from harm and easily accessible when needed. With powerful customization options, this dynamic system helps streamline operations across multiple functions within any organization--allowing you to take control of the constantly evolving digital landscape in which businesses now operate. Read on to discover how integrating Microsoft 365 SharePoint into your workflow can unlock even more efficiency for your company.  We will define what SharePoint is, explain its benefits, how to begin integrating it into your current workflow, and the platform’s advantages.

 

What is SharePoint?

earning a high rating for your business

Microsoft 365 SharePoint is a cloud-based software solution created by Microsoft to make document collaboration, task management, and content organization easier than ever. It offers users a wide range of tools to work together in a unified workspace, including file sharing, communication tools, project task lists, and document libraries.

SharePoint allows users to quickly share documents with colleagues and create easy-to-use workspaces customized to the user’s needs. With its drag-and-drop functionality, it is easy to upload and store files in the cloud or connect with other sources like OneDrive. It also provides an intuitive search functionality that makes it simple for users to find what they need without having to manually look through folders and files.

The platform also comes with integrated task-management features that enable teams to manage projects collaboratively. This includes creating tasks for each person involved in the project, setting deadlines for task completion, assigning tasks to different team members, and tracking progress on each individual task. SharePoint also provides reports and dashboards so users can always stay up to date on their project progress.

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David J Steele
Jan
25

Transforming Your Business’s Identity with Professional UI Website Design and Development

David J Steele
Digital Media and Internet Development

Are you looking to give your business the boost it needs to stay at the top of its field? Professional UI (user interface) inter-website design and development is an essential tool for businesses, both big and small aiming to drive traffic, increase conversions and enhance user engagement. A well-crafted, responsive website can give any business a unique advantage that will set them apart from the competition. With engaging visuals, intuitive interactions, and captivating content, companies can establish better brand recognition and online customer presence. By leveraging modern technology trends in conjunction with professional expertise, you'll be able to transform your business's online identity into something more meaningful.

 

Why is UI Website Design and Development Essential for Businesses?

earning a high rating for your business

Having an attractive, professional website is essential for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing use of technology and mobile devices, customers expect websites to be easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing. A well-designed website allows a business to showcase its brand in the most effective way possible. It can also help them gain customer trust and loyalty.

A professionally designed website has several advantages that help businesses stand out from competitors. It allows brands to differentiate themselves by providing a unique look and feel that resonates with users. An intuitive user experience will make it easier for customers to find what they need quickly, resulting in increased engagement and higher conversion rates. Additionally, a well-designed website will make navigation effortless for visitors, allowing them to navigate through different pages quickly and easily. This leads to an overall better user experience, likely leading to more conversions for the business in the long run.

From a marketing perspective, having a professional website design gives companies a tremendous advantage over their competition since it allows them to reach more potential customers. Additionally, having a good web presence can increase visibility on search engines such as Google, making it easier for customers to find your business when they are looking for products or services related to what you offer. Having an optimized website with modern features, such as responsive design can also improve customer engagement by providing content tailored specifically for mobile users, so they have access to your content wherever they are located.

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Nicole Keiner
Jan
04

David Steele Receives Shining Star Award from Rotary

Nicole Keiner
News and Events
david steele, partner at intrada technologies

Muncy, PA (January 3, 2023) – During Rotary District 7360’s annual conference, eight individuals were recognized with a Shining Star Award. Intrada’s David Steele was one of the recipients honored for his giving and volunteering efforts.

A club member since 2012, David is currently serving as the Williamsport, PA Club President for the second time. He utilizes his IT talents to assist with Balloon Festival, the annual District Conference, President-Elect Training Seminars, and many other Rotary events. Recently David and a small team from Intrada handled the audio and video needs for District 7360’s Foundation Dinner and District Conference in State College. In 2021, the Intrada marketing team planned and delivered the District’s first virtual conference during the COVID-19 pandemic with attendees and featured speakers from five different countries.

Steele said, “My involvement in Rotary began about ten years ago after my uncle recommended that I check a meeting out.  I quickly realized that Rotarians wanted to make a difference in their communities, and I wanted to become a part of their remarkable organization.”

Intrada Technologies
Intrada Technologies is a full-service web development and network management company focused on creating ongoing, trusted partnerships with each of our clients for over 20 years. Intrada does not believe that one specific technology is the solution, but technology is a tool used to create the correct and most effective solution. Our unique client/partner relationship allows us to provide cutting-edge technology services from top-level network management to advanced internet development to digital marketing solutions. In addition, we ensure our clients have what they require to run their businesses with maximum efficiency and reliability, as many of their needs are mission-critical. 

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Nicole Keiner
Dec
30

How Does SEO Benefit Your Company?

Nicole Keiner
Digital Media and Internet Development

If you Google how SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can help your business or your company's marketing strategy, your search will return many results. Let Intrada explain it for you in terms you can understand using our in-depth research and analysis as well as incorporating our experience with clients. We will first define SEO, how it works, and how Intrada can help you through our process-driven strategy planning to get your company ranking high on search engines.

 

What is SEO and How it Works

how to rank on google and bing

At Intrada Technologies, we define SEO as the technique of increasing the visibility of a website or a web page on search engines "natural" or un-paid ("organic") search results. Organically like food? Well – kind of. We aim to get your company listed on Google or Bing search engines for specific key phrases without paying for ad space or sponsorships (or extra preservatives). You earned those spaces and are considered the best result for the person searching, providing your company with a high-quality prospect.

We consider SEO a group of techniques focused on ensuring your website supports code and presentation requirements to maximize search engine crawling and indexing. This is the process search engines use to review your site to index what you have to offer. More specifically, SEO, Search Engine Optimization, is positioning your website to increase organic visibility when people search for products or services related to your company. Showing up on search engines like Bing and Google is a highly competitive process, and now you're competing for visibility worldwide. Just having a website does not mean you are magically going to appear on a Google or Bing search - you now need to prove to the search engines that you are a valid company and the best result for the searcher.

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David J Steele
Dec
29

What is Social Engineering?

David J Steele
Procedures and Policies
SEO-ranking-pieces

cybersecurity awarenessSocial engineering is an attack that relies on human interaction to trick users into revealing confidential information or performing an action they wouldn't normally do. This can be done in person, over the phone, or online. Attackers use social engineering tactics because they often successfully get people to comply with their requests without realizing they are being manipulated.

An example of social engineering is phishing. Phishing is when an attacker attempts to gain access to a user's information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by sending emails that appear to be from a legitimate source. These emails often contain malicious links or attachments designed to mislead recipients into giving up confidential information.

By investing in technology such as firewalls, spam filters, and virus scanners, businesses and users can protect themselves from malicious software attacks; however, technology alone is not enough to keep everyone safe; social engineering attacks rely on human interaction, which makes them incredibly difficult to detect and stop. Therefore, users must remain vigilant and take necessary measures to protect themselves from this attack. However, with increased awareness and understanding of social engineering techniques, we can help reduce the threat posed by attackers who use these tactics.

  1. Social engineering is the process of manipulating people into giving up confidential information
  2. It usually involves some trick or deception
  3. The goal is to obtain sensitive data such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal information
  4. Social engineering can be done over the phone, through email, or in person
  5. Be aware of social engineering tactics, so you can protect yourself from becoming a victim
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David J Steele
Dec
28

Backups and Archives

David J Steele
Procedures and Policies

Making sure your data is secure and backed up is like taking out life insurance on your data. Being proactive instead of reactive is key. That is why if you haven’t taken the time to review your current plan, the New Year is a great time to start.  Here are some of Intrada’s recommendations.

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Step #1: DELETE

Consider deleting files that haven't been touched in over a year or archiving them for future access. Not only does this type of file management reduce the risk of a cyber incident, but it also ensures clutter-free storage.

NOTE: You must keep some data files for legal, financial, or historical reasons. You can read more about that in a previous article by clicking here.

Step #2 – ARCHIVE

Archiving older data helps keep files organized and saves space - perfect for the start of a new year! It is like cleaning out the garage – something you should do yearly but don’t look forward to doing. Intrada understands the importance of keeping valuable information, but it is not always necessary to store everything ‘HOT.’ Intrada considers 'HOT' data as files, emails, and information available quickly on a device. In case of a cyber incident, you decrease liability when accessible information is limited. In the case of file management, less is better regarding files, folders, and information. Don't forget your email accounts; you want to archive and clean up your inbox, all sent emails, and make sure to delete your deleted emails.

Step #3 - FILE CLEANUP

Where do you keep all your files? Most corporate networks don't backup files on a local machine. Intrada recommends reviewing your files and making sure they are saved correctly and that any duplicates are removed. Computers now come with Solid State Drives or SSDs. SSDs have no moving parts and use memory chips to store your files, providing a much quicker response and experience. But when an SSD fails, there is very little chance for any data recovery. When it is gone – it is gone. That is why it's so important to know where your files are stored, and you have quality backups. If you are unsure if your files are backed up or saved in the correct location, contact your IT Department.

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Nicole Keiner
Dec
27

Video Storytelling – It Starts with a Plan

Nicole Keiner
Digital Media and Internet Development

It happened last week.
It happened this week.
It will continue to happen week after week.

man filming video storytelling content

Yesterday, it was a how-to-fix your refrigerator light video. Today, it was the latest viral Tik Tok video featuring Doug the Pug sent to you by a friend. Tomorrow will be a few clips from your local news station about a new business opening in the region. Some of you may have caught on sooner than others, but how many online videos have you viewed in the last month? I bet you can’t even count.

In 2021, it was reported that online videos had an audience reach of 92% among internet users worldwide. Also, in 2021, in a recent study conducted by Wzowl, they calculated that 86% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, 93% of marketers who use video say that it’s an integral part of their marketing strategy, and people watch an average of 18 hours of online videos per week (and growing). These statistics prove that video storytelling is here to stay.  And with Hubspot indicating that 54% of consumers wanting to see more video content from brands or businesses they support, as a company, adding video content to your marketing strategy is a no-brainer.

By telling a story through video, you can connect with a larger audience through relatable experiences, an emotional connection, or help someone find a solution to a problem. Videos are a great addition to your website, social media posts, and overall marketing strategy. But the question is – where, how do you start?

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James Haywood
Dec
26

Take Your Productivity to the Next Level with Microsoft 365 Teams

James Haywood
Information Technologies

If you're looking for a productivity tool to help your small or large business take things to the next level, look no further than Microsoft 365 Teams. This platform is packed with features that can make your team more efficient and organized. This article will discuss the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Teams and how it can help your business grow!

 

What is Microsoft 365 Teams?

Microsoft 365 Teams is a cloud-based collaboration tool that helps teams stay connected and work together more effectively. It includes features like chat, video conferencing, file sharing, phone calling, team or project management, and more. Microsoft 365 Teams makes it easy for teams to stay connected and collaborate on projects, no matter where they are located.

 

microsoft teams employee video conference

What features does Microsoft Teams offer businesses?

Microsoft Teams offers businesses a variety of features that can be beneficial for companies of all sizes. These features include:

  • The ability to create teams and channels within the business for better organization and collaboration.
  • A rich user interface that includes features such as emoji reactions, @mentions, and threaded conversations.
  • Built-in audio and video calling, as well as screen-sharing capabilities.
  • An integrated search function that makes it easy to find the correct information quickly.
  • Connectors allow users to integrate with various third-party applications, such as Office 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
  • A robust phone system to allow for inbound and outbound calling (licensing separate).
  • External business collaboration.

 

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Nicole Keiner
Dec
01

SymfonyCon 2022 Disneyland Paris

Nicole Keiner
News and Events

symfony con 2022Conference registration – check.
Passports – check.
Plane tickets purchased – check.
Airbnb reserved (a building that was featured in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2) – check.

After Intrada’s Adam Post and Eric Greco completed the tasks above, the next stop was SymfonyCon 2022 Disneyland Paris. But before we talk about the conference itself, let’s discuss what Symfony is and why it was important for Intrada to attend.


What is Symfony?

Symfony is a leading PHP framework used by Intrada that can create websites and web applications.

“To break down what a PHP framework is, let’s first define PHP,” states Adam Post. “It is a scripting language developers use for web development.”

Eric Greco adds, “Symfony is the platform that we use to create client websites using the PHP language, but allows us to write less code. PHP frameworks help simplify the website creation process. Writing a PHP script from scratch takes a lot of time. Symfony allows us to create websites faster and more cost-effectively for our clients.” 

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David J Steele
Nov
29

Tips to Help Protect Yourself from Credit Card Scams

David J Steele
Procedures and Policies
beware-credit-card-scams

Credit card scams continue to be a growing problem as criminals take advantage of the convenience and security of modern technology. As more people use credit cards for purchases online, the risk of becoming a victim of fraud dramatically increases. Here’s what you need to know about credit card scams and how to protect yourself.


Intrada’s Credit Card Safety Recommendations

credit card being used for online payment
  1. Check Credit Card Statements
    Stay vigilant. Always double-check your statements for unauthorized charges or suspicious activity when using your credit cards online. Credit card fraud can be pretty sophisticated, and you need to be aware of any of your account discrepancies
  1. Only Use Trusted Websites
    Using a trusted website when making purchases online with credit cards is essential. To help prevent credit card fraud, only use your credit card on secure websites. Look for the padlock icon in your browser's address bar, indicating that the site uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption.
  1. Only Share Credit Card Information with Trusted Sources
    Be careful when using credit cards in retail stores or over the phone. It’s important to ensure that you know who you are dealing with and try to avoid giving credit card information to anyone you don't know.
  1. Avoid Public Wi-Fi Networks When Making Online Purchases
    When using a public Wi-Fi network, be careful when entering your credit card information. Public networks are vulnerable to being hacked, and it's easy for criminals to access your sensitive data. Intrada recommends avoiding them when making purchases.
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James Haywood
Nov
28

Understanding the Microsoft 365 Licensing Structure…and What to Choose!

James Haywood
Information Technologies

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) has evolved from an office-suite rental service to a full-blown small business and enterprise productivity suite. As a result, many organizations have replaced their entire infrastructure (servers/applications) with Microsoft 365. At this point, the 365 offerings have become so vast and robust that it has become challenging to figure out which plan is best for any organization.  

This article provides a starting point for understanding the 365-licensing structure and determining which direction makes the most sense to your organization.


Key Highlights Between Plans

Small / Medium Business Track

Business Basic: $6.00 u/m
Business Standard: $12.50 u/m
Business Premium: $22.00 u/m

fundamentals to microsoft 365 licensing

These three licenses are for small and medium-sized businesses (300 or fewer employees). Microsoft caps each license at 300 users, so at most, you can only have 300 of one of these licenses.

These three plans offer cloud storage (OneDrive/SharePoint), project collaboration through Teams, email and calendaring through Exchange, basic Identity management through Azure Active Directory, and online versions of the Office applications.

The main differences:

  • Business Basic and Business Standard have the same offerings minus the downloaded Office Applications (Word / Excel / PP / Publisher / Access). A user with Business Basic can still access Word / PP / Excel through the online versions, which have most of the features as the downloaded versions. If Access and Publisher are needed, Business Standard is required.
  • Business Premium includes the above features of Business Standard + Security features and device management features.
    • Defender for Business (Endpoint Detection & Response Anti-Virus)
    • Defender for Office 365 (Advanced email protection)
    • Advanced threat protection
    • Microsoft Intune (iOS / Android / Windows device management)
    • Azure Virtual Desktop
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David J Steele
Nov
25

Not all WordPress Developers are Created Equal

David J Steele
Digital Media and Internet Development

WordPress was released on May 27, 2003, by American developer Matt Mullenweg and English developer Mike Little. WordPress was created as a blog publishing system but has evolved into a complete content management system (CMS); a CMS that includes plugins, modules, templates/themes, mailing lists, galleries, and total e-commerce solutions.

pressing the wordpress key on a keyboard

WordPress is considered “open-source” source code made freely available for possible modification and redistribution. Per hubspot.com, WordPress currently makes up 43.2% of all the websites on the internet. In addition, WordPress has been the fastest-growing content management system for 12 years.

Many marketing agencies adopted WordPress as the preferred platform to deliver client websites because they could be built with little to no code experience. While the website may be easy and fast to create, with over 60,000 free plugins and 9,000 free themes, it creates a problem. Security. WordPress is a hacker’s target with over 600 plugins, themes, and core vulnerabilities. The number of reported vulnerabilities in the first half of 2021 exceeded the total number registered in 2020.


How Can Intrada Help?

At Intrada, our development team has supported WordPress sites since 2006 and has mastered the art of delivering a quality, secure and conversion-driven website.  Our development team will tell you that WordPress has come a long way, as it now supports many popular programming languages like Rest API, oEmBed, JSON, and JavaScript. Over the years, Intrada has identified quality plugins and modules that provide the necessary functions but also the support, updates, performance, and security required to protect the visitor and client. In addition, Intrada has also created custom plugins, modules, and templates related to common needs to maximize performance, function and limit security threats.

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David J Steele
Oct
31

Five Tips for Avoiding Online Holiday Scams

David J Steele
Procedures and Policies
avoid-online-scams-during-holidays-intrada

During the holidays, scammers target users with amazing, often “too good to be true” deals. Here are Intrada’s five tips for avoiding online holiday scams:

woman making holiday purchase with card
  1. Make sure the company you are purchasing from is a valid company
    A report by the Internet Crime Complaint Center 2021 indicated that non-payment or non-delivery costs people more than $337 million in credit cards and another $173 million in losses. It might not be a real company if you can’t find the company online. Do your research and look up the company name on a search engine. If you can’t easily find the company or the product on a valid company website, there is a good chance it’s a scam. Intrada also recommends using extreme caution when purchasing from social media ads like the ones you see on Facebook. Facebook is famous for showing great or unique gifts that might never show up.
  2. Don’t click
    Don’t click on links or attachments in emails you didn’t request or sign up for. Phishing scams trick users into clicking on links to get coupons or other offers that seem extraordinary. Instead, confirm the source of the offer and go directly to the company website.
  3. Research the deal
    Search on your favorite search engine for the deal you are interested in confirming; if it’s a scam, it will usually show up from others to avoid, or with confirmation, it’s a great deal.  
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Nicole Keiner
Oct
28

The Importance of Fresh, New Website Content

Nicole Keiner
Digital Media and Internet Development

When frequenting news websites, you probably notice content is continuously changing and fresh. If the content is not updated hourly, you expect it to be done at least daily. While most businesses do not and cannot follow this website content updating model, how important is new content on your website, and how often should it be updated?

content is king for seo

Intrada Technologies strongly suggests updating your website content at least monthly. Whether you are writing news articles, blogs, or press releases for your site, updating content when it is outdated, or adding additional keywords to your website copy to boost your Google ranking, you need to prioritize and schedule it. New, fresh content is just as important as your website's look, feel and ease of navigation.

“When we meet with a client to review their website content creation needs, we like to schedule at least six months out, preferably a year,” states David Steele, Partner with Intrada Technologies. “We create a content calendar that works for their needs. While the content calendar can and often changes, we know what can be posted and when. It keeps everyone on a schedule.”


What is a Content Calendar?

Before explaining the importance of updating your website content, let’s define a content calendar and how it can help your business. A content calendar (“editorial calendar”) is a written schedule of when and where you plan to publish upcoming content to your website or social platforms. Today, we are just focusing on website content. A valuable and effective content calendar should include dates when content will be posted to the website, updates to existing content, and content topics. A content calendar keeps you on task and reminds you that you need to put time into updating your website on the regular.

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James Haywood
Oct
27

Moving to the Cloud

James Haywood
Information Technologies

For the past few decades, businesses and enterprises have had to rely on their networks and servers to access corporate applications and data. This setup has allowed business users to communicate efficiently, access data quickly, and work within their office environments.

Business users primarily worked inside the office during this time, so this configuration worked very well. However, businesses have recently adopted hybrid models, allowing users to work from home and in the office. A hybrid model allows some applications or data in the cloud and some applications/data in the office. To accomplish the hybrid business model, IT departments needed to begin exploring cloud-hosted options outside their organizations. A very common example of a hybrid setup would look something like this:

  • Emails are hosted through Microsoft 365 (cloud)
  • Files/storage are located on a server in the office
  • Computers are “controlled” by the server in the office
  • 3rd party software is in the cloud and/or on the server
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David J Steele
Oct
26

Supply Chain Crisis Updated – October 26th

David J Steele
News and Events
u.s. supply chain crisis

In October, Intrada released an article Supply Chain Crisis Averted. The article was related to the railroad strike that was prevented due to President Biden’s tentative deal in September. Our recommendation was to order equipment in case this deal was not approved.

UPDATE: On October 26, 2022, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) President Michael Baldwin announced that the union’s members voted against ratification of the National Tentative Agreement reached on September 15. The BRS represents more than 6,000 members affected by the negotiations.

The Results of the vote:

  • 4,639 (73.18% participation)
  • 1,820 (39.23 % of Received Ballots) Yes, Approve
  • 2,810 (60.57% of Received Ballots) No, Disapprove

This represents 23,000 track maintenance workers who voted to reject a similar tentative labor deal, setting the stage for a possible strike as soon as November 19th.

Intrada recommends that any equipment or supplies be ordered before November 19th. If the railroad union goes on strike, there will be considerable disruptions to an already suffering supply chain.

If you need any equipment quoted, don't hesitate to get in touch with Intrada sales at 570.321.7370 or by reaching out to James Haywood.

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David J Steele
Oct
03

Supply Chain Crisis Averted?

David J Steele
News and Events
u.s. supply chain crisis

On September 15th, President Joe Biden’s administration secured a tentative deal to avert a railway strike that could have sent ripples through the nation’s supply chain. This strike came as a surprise to most of us still trying to recover from supply chain issues caused by COVID-19.

Intrada is recommending that if you are looking to purchase hardware or software by the end of the year, you should consider moving those purchases through now. Technology inventory has continued to rebuild and pricing has even dropped a bit over the last few months.

The countries supply chain and logistic companies continue to struggle with several challenges and many more distributions will have a direct impact on future inventory. You can learn more about the railroad strike at by clicking here.

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David J Steele
Sep
30

Cyber Insurance – What Three Types of Protection Your Business Needs

David J Steele
Procedures and Policies
protect your business with cyber insurance

As cyber-attacks continue to increase, so does the price of cyber insurance. Increased frequency of claims and severity of the attack is causing higher losses decreasing the profitability of cyber carriers. As a result, insurance companies are increasing certain requirements and asking questions to see how companies value computer security.

Cyber insurance is like car insurance

Cyber insurance is like car insurance. If you're a terrible driver, you'll pay more for insurance. If you continue to have accidents, you might find insurance coverage is limited. Cyber insurance is not designed to protect you from a cyber-attack, just like life insurance won't keep you from dying. The company's responsibility is to ensure they protect their network and client information.

Three Types of Protection Needed

Intrada has noticed that cyber insurance companies are reducing ransomware-related coverage or canceling companies with poor controls. While coverage remains available, there are three types of protection your business must have in place to protect your network and information.

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David J Steele
Sep
29

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats of 2022

David J Steele
Information Technologies
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As security awareness increases and tools become smarter to help users protect their data, do not let your guard down. The user is still the target and weakest link when it comes to the top threats active in 2022. Hackers use techniques that are designed to trick a user to gain access to additional information to steal data, access systems or to hold company’s hostage.

intrada warns of the top 5 cybersecurity threats of 2022

Here is a list of Intrada’s top 5 security threats you should be aware of:

  1. Phishing Scams
    Phishing is considered one of the most dangerous hacking techniques that uses social engineering. Social engineering threats focus on human error and not technical vulnerability. Hackers want to trick users to click on a link, respond with valuable information or perform a task that can give them direct access to your computer, accounts or data.

    According to the Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations report (https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-2021-data-breach-investigations-report), 85% of all data breaches involve human interaction and hackers know it.

    Don’t click on links in emails unless you are positive they are from a trusted source. Don’t enter security information on websites you visited from a link that you did not request. And never respond to a phishing scam and hit delete. To learn more about phishing and how to protect yourself, click here.

  2. Not Keeping your Devices Up to Date
    Patching and updates are necessary and should be done regularly. Every software and hardware vendor distributes patches to provide updated features but more importantly security and vulnerability protection. Keep your computer updated with the latest patches. Keep your anti-virus or endpoint detections services updated and keep your phone on the latest versions.
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Nicole Keiner
Sep
28

In Case You Missed It…

Nicole Keiner
Procedures and Policies
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Unfortunately, cyberattacks have been growing. Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to steal your data. Here are some alarming statistics according to techjury.net:

  • Globally, 30,000 websites are hacked daily.
  • 64% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of a cyberattack.
  • There were 22 billion breached records in 2021.
  • In 2021, ransomware cases grew by 92.7%.
  • Email is responsible for around 94% of all malware.
  • Every 39 seconds, there is a new attack somewhere on the web.
  • An average of 24,000 malicious mobile apps are blocked daily on the internet.

Because Intrada is your trusted partner, we want to continually raise awareness of current and future threats by ensuring our clients have the most updated information to stay safe and secure online. Since we began sending out our monthly e-newsletter, Tech Talk, in February, Intrada has purposefully included a cybersecurity awareness article in each issue.  Whether it is giving you proactive information on how to prevent attacks or informing you of current attacks to be aware of, Intrada’s priority is to keep your data and information safe.

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), Intrada wanted to give you a recap of our previous articles in case you missed them. Every article also includes a poster or flyer; the poster summarizes each article. We strongly encourage you to share it with your staff, print it out, and place it in common areas where it can be viewed. Doing this can also meet your company’s cybersecurity insurance requirements.

2022 Tech Talk Cyber Security Awareness Articles

February – How to Recognize Phishing Lures
March – Email is Not Secure – Why Email Encryption is Critical
April – Shields Up – Protecting Your Organization’s Data
May – What is PII?
June – Strong Safe Passwords – Your First Line of Cyber Defense
July – Safeguard your Business from Common Scams
August – IT Security Incident Response Plan
September – Time to Archive

Knowledge is power; together, we can keep your business’s data and information safe.

Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about Intrada Technologies Cybersecurity Services.

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