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Small Businesses Make Bigger Targets For Hackers
Studies and news reports show a marked increase in the number of small and medium-sized businesses being targeted by hackers. One major reason for this is small businesses don't have security systems and are vulnerable to data theft. In physics, there is a concept called 'the path of least resistance'. The meaning is plain enough – objects that move in a system take the path where they will encounter the least challenges and hurdles in order to quickly move to wherever they are going. Apparently, the same principle applies to hackers nowadays. Instead of targeting larger firms for that big 'score', hackers are now considering it more feasible and much easier to victimize smaller firms and companies, even for a much smaller amount of money. Full Article: Small Companies Make Bigger Targets Intuitive IT specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities in Lafayette, Crowley, Opelousas, Eunice, Mamou and surrounding areas. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients.
Managing Your Online Passwords
Having difficulty keeping track of all your online passwords? Here are some tools that may help you manage and make sense of the different passwords you have for your favorite social networking sites, blogs, phones, photos, games, documents, news, bank account, expenses, stores, books, and dozens of other services where a secure password is critical. A few months ago, news and social networking sites warned users of the website RockYou that their account and password may have been compromised. Security firm Imperva warned usersthat a hacker may have made off with an alarming 32 million accounts from the social gaming website. While this is nothing new, what's interesting is the results of the security firm'sanalysis of the accounts and passwords stolen. Read Full Article: Managing Your Online Passwords Intuitive IT specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities throughout Acadiana. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients.
Monitor and manage your reputation online using these online tools
Someone, somewhere could be talking about you or your company, and—depending on what’s being said—it can be either helpful or damaging to you or your business. This is of special concern in the online world, as the proliferation of websites and social media tools make it easy to share opinions with the world. In this article we point you to tools and online resources to help monitor and manage what’s being said about you or your business—and thereby build or defend your reputation. Read more Intuitive IT, specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities throughout Acadiana. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients.
Keep Yourself Protected While Online
Identity theft is one of the most common cyber-crimes these days, as more and more people become dependent on the internet for many of their needs. Fortunately, following some simple tips can do wonders to help your online experience become much more secure. Security experts are seeing a rise in the incidence of cyber-crime these days as more and more people use the web for their day-to-day needs. No one is spared – both businesses and private individuals have become victims of opportunistic cyber-criminals who take advantage of loopholes in security systems and a lack of foresight and alertness on the part of users. read full article: Keep Yourself Protected While Online Intuitive IT, specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities throughout Acadiana. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients.
8 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask About Disaster Recovery
Assuming data loss will never happen to you is a huge mistake. In reality, there are two types of people: those who have lost data, and those who will soon lose data.
If all of your business data was destroyed, what would you do? Whether you lose data because of “acts of God” simple or human error, you cannot control when a major data loss event will occur. You can, however, control how you prepare for data loss. Ask yourself these eight questions to see how prepared your business is to deal with data loss.
Intuitive IT, specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities throughout Acadiana. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients.
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We provide a range of Computer Support, Network Services, VoIP, and IT Consulting in Eunice, Mamou, Ville Platte, Opelousas, Lafayette and surrounding areas.
Computer Charity Service Program
Helping Charitable Organizations in Acadiana We're proud to announce the launch of our computer charity service program. If you are a non-profit or charitible organization and need help with your computers and networks, contact us to be added to our schedule to receive donated/discounted computer support services. For more information, please vist our computer charity service program page. About Intuitive IT Intuitive IT, specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, and legal communities throughout the Acadiana area. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients. Areas Covered
We provide a range of Computer Repair, Network Support, VoIP, and IT Consulting in Eunice, Mamou, Ville Platte, Opelousas, Lafayette and surrounding areas.
Treating IT Support As A Commodity Can Be Bad For Business
When it comes to IT (Information Technology) support, many business owners tend to view it as a commodity, just as they would any other expense. This is a mistake, however, because IT support is actualy business support. The question that you should ask yourself is "Am I investing in IT to win - or just maintaining what I have?". On the other hand, if you use IT support as a strtegic asset, your organization will be able to maintain more accurate information, improve employee effeciency, and even set your company apart from the competitoin. To learn more about how IT Support can be a strageic assest for your business visit our blog and view the article IT Support—It’s Really Business Support Intuitive IT, specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, legal, and non-profit communities throughout Acadiana. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we are committed providing the highest quality of IT products and support to our clients. Areas Covered
We provide a range of Computer Support, Network Services, VoIP, and IT Consulting in Eunice, Mamou, Ville Platte, Opelousas, Lafayette and surrounding areas.
How to Protect Your Data When Employees Leave
 The growth of technology in the business environment has been a boon, but it also gives departing employees many methods of taking data with them. In the past, they used CDs; today, they can copy files to a portable USB storage device, email them, or even use a smartphone. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Remember the days when employees kept important information in paper files? They are long gone. According to a study conducted by the University of California at Berkeley, almost all of today’s new information is stored electronically. And that could mean trouble for your company when an employee resigns—because electronic documents are both easy to copy, and portable. That makes them more prone to theft than paper documents. Case in point: In August 2009, DuPont filed a lawsuit against a research scientist who allegedly stole more than 600 files by copying them to a portable hard drive. And that wasn’t an isolated incident; another DuPont research scientist was sentenced to an 18 month prison term for stealing proprietary information worth $400 million. Think employee data theft doesn’t apply to your type of business? Think again. A 2009 study conducted by the Ponemon Institute found that data theft is rampant in the business world. According to the study, 59 percent of employees who quit or are fired take confidential business information with them. And when the employee works in IT, the access to confidential data is even greater. A 2008 study by Cyber-Ark Software found that almost 90 percent of IT employees would take sensitive company data with them if they were laid off. The lesson: When employees leave, you must take steps to protect the electronic information they have access to. This may include customer information, financial records, trade secrets, intellectual property, and email lists, to name just a few items. We recommend that when an employee leaves, you prevent his or her account access, set the account for immediate review, save any necessary files (which may involve consulting with other departments for verification of documents), then delete the account. In addition to protecting data, this will also optimize server space and open up more storage space for the company. While some employees might argue that they need access to their personal files before departing, and you may grant such access (supervised, on a case-by-case basis), it is not required; any of the information that is located on a company computer is company property. In a sensitive situation it’s always good to let us know ahead of time so we can help you prepare for a well-managed and secure transition. Intuitive IT (www.IntuitiveIT.us) specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, and legal communities throughout the Acadiana area.
Free 30-Day Backup Trial
Remote Data Backups Protect Your Most Valuable Asset... Your Data! What would you do if you suddenly lost your data? How much would it cost to recover? Would your business survive? We now provide the most cost effective, reliable, secure and convenient way to automatically back up your mission critical data offsite every night.  | | (No credit card required, no obligation, full-featured service) | Enjoy peace of mind knowing if the unexpected happens (systems crash, virus, data corruption, fire, flood, theft, sabotage, human error, etc.), your data is secure offsite at our two mirrored data centers and easily accessible to you with just a few clicks, 24/7. Advantages over Obsolete Backup Solutions ... such as tape drive, CD / DVD, etc. - It's Easy: Simple to set up & operate, perfect for non-techies;
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Intuitive IT (www.IntuitiveIT.us) specializes in providing Information Technology (I.T.) and computer networking services to the small business, healthcare, and legal communities throughout the Acadiana area.
Grow Your Business With BNI
In this economy it's important to put forth our best effort in marketing to ensure that we’ll have prospects to sell to tomorrow. If you’ve got no one to sell to, you’re out of business. Business Networking International, also known as BNI, is a business networking organization designed to help business owners increase word of mouth referrals resulting in a more profitable bottom line. Not only has BNI help me improve my business’s exposure, it has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with other members in a much shorter time than would be possible in other types of business networking venues. If you are looking to grow your business and establish relationships that matter, I encourage you to visit our BNI chapter to see how BNI can help grow your business.
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