SandStorm IT

Power On

  • Services
    • Managed IT Services
    • Servers & Networks
    • Business Computers & Support
    • Cloud Services & Data Backup
    • Custom Software Development
    • VoIP Telephone Solutions
    • Custom Web Design
    • Disaster Recovery Solutions
    • Security & Compliance
    • IT Consulting
  • Technologies
  • Pricing
  • Work
  • About
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Careers
    • Press
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • (901) 475-0275
  • Help Me

What is a Denial of Service Attack?

September 1, 2020 By Jacob Ellis

A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is an attack on an individual computer or network that aims to consume as many resources as possible. The main goal of this attack is to deny service to the legitimate users of the computer or network. There are a number of ways in which this can be accomplished, as … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Other

What you need to know about Data Encryption?

April 6, 2020 By SandStorm IT

You may have come across the word encryption recently in the news. It’s becoming a bit of a hot topic in the media as more and more eyes shift to covering the ever expanding world of computer crime. Governments are focusing on it to try and gain the ability to decrypt files when necessary, and … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Other

What is a SIM Swap Attack and How can I Protect Myself?

February 10, 2020 By Jeff Fowler

Even with the added layer of security of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), cybercriminals are still finding ways to hack into accounts. How are they doing this? By basically taking control of a phone number, they are having the 2FA messages sent to a device on the phone number that they now control, … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Other

What exactly are “Browser Cookies”?

December 3, 2018 By SandStorm IT

A browser cookie is data sent from a website that will be stored on your computer. Typically, these cookies store data such as cart information on shopping websites, login information when you choose to “Remember Me” while logging in to a website, tracking activity across websites, storing … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Other, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

What does Facebook know about you?

November 5, 2018 By Jordan B. Sanders

Facebook, like Google, is a website with many interesting and relevant features that a large portion of the world's population find useful.  This is evidenced by Facebook.com being the third-most visited website on the Internet according to Alexa (behind Google.com and YouTube.com).  This level of … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Other, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription.

SANDSTORM IT BLOG

Featured
News
Press Releases
SandStorm News
Security Alerts & Vulnerabilities
Managed Services
Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware
Managed Backups & Monitoring
Updates/Patches
Passwords
Cybersecurity
Spyware/Malware/Viruses
Social Engineering/Phishing
Ransomware
Data Breaches/Leaks
Other
Servers
Server & Server Hardware
Cloud/Serverless Computing
Server Operating Systems
Networking
Wired Networking
Wireless/Wi-Fi
Internet of Things (IoT)
5G & Mobile Networking
Business
General Business
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Voice & Telephony
Backups & Business Continuity
On-Site Backups
Cloud Backups
DR/BCM Planning & Consulting
Personal Computing
Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts
Troubleshooting
Hardware & Peripherals
Desktop Operating Systems
Software & Applications
Office Applications
Desktop Software
Email Software and Applications

Authors

Authors
Doyle Sanders
Jake Sanders
Jordan Sanders
Justin Oliver
Matt Ballard
Robert Cleveland
Cristian Colón
Jacob Ellis
Jeff Fowler
Miker Irick
Curtis Mayo
Josh Restuccio
Lindsey Sanders
Matthew Stafford
Josh Yarbrough

Give Us a Call

(901) 475-0275
61 Atoka-McLaughlin Dr.
Atoka, TN 38004

About SandStorm IT

SandStorm IT is a team of committed professionals who are dedicated and excited to solve your technology needs.  We accomplish this through understanding your business and then applying the appropriate technology solutions to meet the needs.

Our breadth of experience with information technology covers a range of diverse skill sets such as server setup and configuration, network and firewall solutions, VoIP telephone systems, web and database hosting, custom web application programming, mobile development, and IT security practices and policies.

SandStorm IT has the desire, expertise, and commitment to bring your vision to life.

  • Services
  • Technologies
  • Pricing
  • Work
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Help Me
Authorized Solution Provider