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Cybersecurity Tips for Vancouver Small Businesses

2024-04-16 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Cybersecurity is an indispensable aspect of business operations, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Vancouver, a bustling economic hub, is not immune to cyber threats. As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies, they become vulnerable targets for cybercriminals. As a result, protecting your Vancouver business from cyber threats is critical. In this blog post, […]

What is two-factor or multi-factor authentication?

2023-04-14 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Historically, passwords alone were used to prove (authenticate) to a system that you are who you say you are. Two-factor and multi-factor authentication (2FA and MFA, respectively) add additional layers of security by requiring a combination of two or more methods to authenticate who you are. The premise underlying MFA is that an unauthorized actor is unlikely to be able to supply all the factors required for access.

Password management best practices

2023-03-17 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

In today's world, we all have many passwords for both personal and work accounts. Between email, social media, banking and business platforms, we can get overloaded with passwords and how to best manage not only keeping them safe but also changing them and handling security breaches. What are the password management best practices?

What is phishing? How do you protect yourself?

2023-03-03 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Protect yourself from phishing scams by being aware of and understanding the signs of a phishing attack. Always think twice before clicking on any link and remember to never share personal or financial information with someone you don't know.

How to cope with the IT labour shortage

2022-08-24 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Feeling the pinch of the ongoing IT labour shortage? It may be time you partnered with a managed IT provider instead of trying traditional hires.

How to prevent IT downtime

2022-06-29 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Keep your systems updated, invest in robust cybersecurity, reduce your on-premise dependency, and consider proactive IT maintenance to prevent downtime.

Spotlight on ransomware: What you need to know

2022-06-22 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you protect your company against ransomware attacks? Understand ransomware and how to beat it.

Break-fix IT vs managed IT: Which is right for you?

2022-06-15 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Break-fix IT support or managed IT services: which is better for your business? Learn what it means to hire a break-fix IT provider vs a managed IT service provider.

The top 5 IT mistakes you should avoid

2022-06-01 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Avoid making common IT mistakes such as poor IT planning, weak cybersecurity, and low tech utilization by partnering with a managed IT services provider.

Why the cloud is your IT's best friend

2022-05-25 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Cloud computing gives you access to cutting-edge computing resources at a fraction of the cost and hassle. Learn more about the benefits of the cloud.

Secure your data with proven cybersecurity best practices

2022-05-11 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Build your security posture with cybersecurity best practices: security awareness and skills training, backing up data, and managing access control, among others.

5 signs your business needs a managed IT provider

2022-05-04 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Do you need a managed IT services provider? Find out if your business could use a managed IT provider by looking out for these tell-tale signs.

Top tips to boost digital performance

2022-04-27 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

Digital performance is a strong marker of business success, given its potential influence on an organization's revenue, spending, and growth — especially for businesses heavily reliant on information systems. To optimize digital performance, you should consider: optimizing IT costs, embracing the cloud, automating business processes, investing in cybersecurity and working with IT professionals

Strengthen your security posture with a data backup strategy

2022-04-20 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

A data backup and disaster recovery system is your last line of defence against threats to data: if your data becomes inaccessible, lost, or unusable for whatever reason, you can simply restore the backup copy and keep the business running as normal.

How to relieve common IT pain points

2022-04-13 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

IT is a crucial business asset. Digital business systems help speed up and streamline enterprise operations while minimizing costs and errors. However, mistakes or oversights in an IT system can develop into troublesome technical pain points that could devastate the entire company.

What can a managed IT provider do for you?

2022-04-06 | Highway 99 Technology Solutions Inc.

IT prowess has become a key performance indicator in the increasingly data-centric world. However, 80 percent of small businesses are not taking full advantage of digital tools. Outsourcing IT services can accelerate your digital transformation with business success in mind. A managed IT provider can help you make wise IT investments, access highly skilled IT talent, meet compliance requirements, strengthen your security posture, and, most importantly, align your IT strategy with long-term business goals.

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