The Woodard Technology Group, Inc.

How healthy is your network? Do you know the age of your equipment? Is it up to date? How secure is your Wi-Fi? If you're not sure about the answers to these questions, it's a good time to assess this critical piece of your home or business. This is your first line of defense for your devices and your data. Call us today to find out how you can maintain or improve this very important area.

Microsoft has released their new operating system, Windows 11. You may be asking yourself, do I need to upgrade?

Here are a couple of things to consider:

1.Does your current hardware support it? This update is geared towards newer pcs, so checking your hardware is the first step.

2.Are your most important applications compatible? Checking the applications you use most frequently for compatibility before you upgrade will save you a lot of downtime.

Contact us today if you're considering upgrading. We can answer your questions and assess your environment to make sure you're ready.

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Ransomware has been in the news recently, with far reaching consequences, not only to the corporation that was involved, but the customers they serve. Imagine for a moment the impact it would have on your business. Are you prepared to deal with an emergency on this scale? Here a few tips to protect and prepare yourself:

1. Update and patch your systems regularly. Up to date systems are key to securing your information.

2. Perform regular external system data backups. All systems and data should be backed up daily, and critical systems and data should be backed up hourly.

3. Periodically test your backup restore process to ensure users can access and restore data if necessary.

4. Train and educate your users to avoid downloading, clicking on links, or connecting unknown USB devices on computer systems. Most attacks are made possible by human error or involvement.

We can help you put a plan in place that will help protect your business. Reach out today to schedule an assessment.

Is your business considering continuing to give employees the option to work remotely? Do you have solutions in place to do it securely and productively. If you're not sure, we can help. Reach out to us today!

The threat of severe weather can have plenty of ramifications for your office. Power outages, internet outages, and in some cases flooding. Do you have a plan in place to protect your network equipment, computers, and servers? We can provide guidance on protecting your office and are ready to help.

If you have any questions or need help with a game plan, please reach out to us so we can discuss your options.

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How strong are your passwords? They could be the difference in a secure environment or a significant amount of downtime due to a breach.

Scare yourself into making strong passwords by learning to crack them Learn why strong, secure paswords matter by seeing how easy it is to crack passwords with a common tool. Longer, more complex passwords are best, and you'll see why.

Are you actively planning the process of getting back to your office? Along with employee schedules and safety measures, don't forget to consider your network and office computers. Are they ready for a return to full production? Don't second guess and lose productivity! If you're not sure, we can help. Reach out to us today!

Have you purchased a new Mac recently? Apple has always been in the minority when it comes to malware infection, but with growing popularity, the opportunity for infection grows, too. WTG has solutions to help your Apple products stay secure and up to date.

Apple M1-native malware has already begun to appear Security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered M1-native malware targeting macOS.

Updates are important for your pc performance and security. Are you up to date? Give us a call to find out how you can always be confident your pc is ready when you need it.

Windows 10 spring 2021 update: Everything to know Microsoft has confirmed its latest update, Windows 10 version 21H1. Here's what we're expecting, and why it could set the stage for a major Windows 10 shift.