When it comes to passwords, people like to use the same passwords for pretty much everything they need to login to. It's easy to remember and more convenient to do, but it's actually one of the worst things you can do for your security online. In 2018, a total of 2.7 billion passwords were … Read More
What is Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware?
A Managed Antivirus service is an automated service that will ensure your antivirus is up-to-date, runs scans as scheduled and infections are detected, analyzed, neutralized and reported immediately. This is a critical step to secure the server, systems, network & wireless access … Read More
What is patch management for 3rd party software?
What are patches? Patches can be seen as some type of hotfix. Everyday exploits, bugs, and security risks are found within programs, and these are what the patches would fix. A bug in the software could be a failure or fault that could cause it to behave in unintended ways. If you think of an … Read More
Is Windows Defender good enough to protect me?
The ever threat of viruses, hacking, and security threats are evolving everyday. So many people think to themselves "How can i protect my computer?" There are a lot of different opinions of anti-virus out there. Over the past several years there has been new programs that will help block viruses. … Read More
What is Hardware/Uptime Monitoring?
Hardware monitoring is a feature of the motherboard, sometimes as a separate chip on the motherboard, that monitors different aspects of the system. for potential issues. It can measure variables such as the output voltage of the power supply, the speed of the fans that are connected directly to the … Read More
What are Managed IT Services?
What are Managed IT Services? The Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) defines managed services as “the practice of outsourcing day-to-day technology management responsibilities to a third party as a strategic method for improving operations and accelerating a return on their technology … Read More
Why is Patch Management Important For Cyber Security?
Before we jump into why patch management is important, we should define what patches are and what patch management is. What are patches? Patches are software code fixes that repair broken functionality, add new functionality, or fixes security holes in software. Patches have been around a long … Read More
Do I still need endpoint Malware protection?
If you've used a computer anytime over the past 20 years, you've probably been infected by a virus, malware, or some other malicious piece of software. You may have been lucky and been able to get it cleaned off without much trouble or maybe you weren't so lucky and lost data. Think about today, … Read More
What is Security as a Service (SECaaS)?
What is SECaaS? Security as a Service (SECaaS) describes an offering in which a technology solution provider manages both hardware and software on a monthly or annual subscription basis, with the goal being to provide an externally managed, comprehensive, and affordable IT security solution for … Read More
SandStorm IT Response to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic
To All Customers and Friends, In response to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic and the nationally and state-declared state of emergency, SandStorm IT wants to share the plans and precautions we are taking. We remain committed to continuing to provide the necessary services and support … Read More