Most of us have a virtual personal assistant that lives in our pockets, internet connected devices in our homes to make our lives easier, and we’re having lengthy customer service conversations with chat bots. Technology has gotten more sophisticated in every way (aside from that printer that never seems to work). In this climate of innovation, hackers have learned a few lessons too.
Do you know every web application your employees are using? There is a high probability that your workforce is utilizing many devices and applications without explicit approval. Collectively, these programs and devices are called Shadow IT. Shadow IT is essentially any application employees download or IT service they sign up for without vetting by your IT provider.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
CLAYTON SIGL
Let’s get to know a little bit more about Clayton Sigl in this month’s Spotlight! Clay joined our Team in March of 2017 as a Service Desk Engineer and has recently been promoted to Service Desk Technical Lead! I am proud to say that Clayton is another Military Veteran.
When was the last time your business underwent a Network Assessment? As a business decision-maker, there are many moving parts to keep track of, and IT monitoring can easily fall through the cracks until something breaks. This approach can lead to unexpected expenses and business downtime.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
MAT DEWEY
Mat Dewey is in this months Spotlight! Mat joined our Team in March of 2017 as a Rapid Response Engineer. His journey to Anchor, as is often the case, tells the story of a military Veteran. During his 10 year enlistment in the Navy Mat was an Expeditionary Warfare Specialist and is certified in FEMA, Homeland Security, Emergency Management and is an expert Marksman.
Summer is winding down and open enrollment is right around the corner. Is it time for you to think about HIPAA compliance?
Many business owners and decision-makers believe that HIPAA belongs to the world of doctor’s offices and insurance companies, but it’s a little more complicated.
Ransomware attacks are a serious threat to any size business. For a small business, a ransomware attack can even result in the company going out of business. Last year, ransomware was found to be the most prevalent form of malware connected to company data breaches; cybersecurity provider Malwarebytes cited a staggering 90 percent increase in detected ransomware attacks.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
GLORIANN “GLO” FIELDS
This month’s spotlight features Glo Fields, one of Anchor’s Service Desk Engineers. Glo joined our Team in December of 2017 and we felt her impact immediately! When I asked why she likes working at Anchor she replied, ”Vince is a great CEO and I enjoy the way Mike leads our Service Desk.
The summer season has arrived! Warmer weather means families are spending time enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, bike rides, and beach days. With less time in the office comes more time on other devices, especially wearable technology like Apple Watches or FitBits.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
SUSAN CASTLE
This month’s spotlight features Susan Castle, Anchor’s Service Desk Coordinator. Susan joined our Team in September of 2017 and hit the ground running! When I asked why she likes working at Anchor she replied: ”I like working at Anchor because I really felt Vince’s sincerity in being a different kind of MSP the first time I met him and wanted to be part of what he was doing.
