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What are Managed IT Services?

July 28, 2020 By Justin Oliver

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

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Managed Backups & Monitoring, Managed Services, Networking, Passwords, Updates/Patches

Why is Patch Management Important For Cyber Security?

July 14, 2020 By SandStorm IT

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

Categories: Cybersecurity, Desktop Operating Systems, Managed Services, Networking, Updates/Patches

Do I still need endpoint Malware protection?

June 22, 2020 By SandStorm IT

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

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Managed Services, Personal Computing, Software & Applications, Spyware/Malware/Viruses

What is Security as a Service (SECaaS)?

April 20, 2020 By John Hammett

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

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Managed Services

SandStorm IT Response to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic

March 18, 2020 By Doyle Sanders

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

Categories: Business, Featured, General Business, Managed Services, News, Personal Computing, SandStorm News, Servers, Software & Applications

What are the best ways to combat computer infections?

January 20, 2020 By Matt Ballard

The best way to combat computer infections is to NEVER connect to the internet. Of course, this is not a desired or viable option for most people. But unfortunately, the internet is the most common way of receiving or transmitting infections. Luckily, a mix of the right software and knowledge can go … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Managed Services, Personal Computing, Social Engineering/Phishing, Spyware/Malware/Viruses, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

Got a popup on your Windows 7 PC? Here’s what it means and what you can do.

January 17, 2020 By Jeff Fowler

So, you have the "Your Windows 7 PC is out of support" popup? Rest assured, it's not some kind of malware or false warning, it's legitimately from Microsoft. Around 29.7% of the PC's in the world still use Windows 7. The message that pops up on boot is pretty ominous but it's exactly what will … Read More

Categories: Desktop Operating Systems, Updates/Patches

What makes a strong password?

October 14, 2019 By Jacob Ellis

With all the data breaches we see on the news these days, it can sometimes be scary to trust companies with your sensitive information. However, in many cases, sensitive data is gained by an attacker taking advantage of users implementing weak passwords. Today, we will look at some examples of … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Passwords, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

What is Two Factor Authentication?

September 30, 2019 By SandStorm IT

Two Factor Authentication, commonly abbreviated 2FA, is a second layer of authentication in addition to your password used to keep your accounts safe. Typically, a code is sent to your phone (by text or application) every time you sign into your account. You enter this code after you receive it to … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Networking, Passwords

Security Alert – Update Warning for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

August 19, 2019 By Jeff Fowler

At SandStorm IT, we typically suggest doing all updates (especially Operating System) as they become available to avoid security vulnerabilities, In the latest batch of Microsoft updates, there were some "known issues". In this security alert, we'll cover "What's the issue?", "What versions of … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Desktop Operating Systems, Managed Services, News, Personal Computing, Security Alerts & Vulnerabilities, Updates/Patches

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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.

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