18 07, 2019

Top 5 Cyber Security Mistakes Made by Small Businesses

By |2019-08-28T16:31:33-07:00July 18th, 2019|Cyber Security, IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Top 5 Cyber Security Mistakes Made by Small Businesses

Despite the widely reported statistic that 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses, SMBs remain far too likely to skimp on cyber security basics.  As hackers increasingly target low-hanging fruit, small businesses become especially vulnerable to their exploits. Capital Network Solutions delivers network solutions and cyber security improvements to businesses throughout the Sacramento area. However, there are a few security vulnerabilities that small business owners can fix right now, even without the 24/7 support of a managed services provider.

16 07, 2019

Cyberattack News Roundup: July 2019

By |2020-06-12T15:34:03-07:00July 16th, 2019|Cyber Security, Industry News|Comments Off on Cyberattack News Roundup: July 2019

According to a recent survey, 65 percent of security experts believe their organization will suffer a "disastrous data breach" within one year. Massive data breaches are doing considerable damage to American businesses. However, at Capital Network Solutions, we believe that knowledge is power. That's why we regularly compile and share news stories about data breaches affecting companies across the country. This week, we look at cyberattacks on the Georgia court system, the Maryland Department of Labor and a college radio station in Humboldt County.

20 06, 2019

Windows 10 Upgrade: Deploying In-Place Upgrades

By |2019-07-18T08:44:07-07:00June 20th, 2019|Industry News, Cyber Security, Office 365|Comments Off on Windows 10 Upgrade: Deploying In-Place Upgrades

When Microsoft Core Services Engineering and Operations (CSEO) deployed Windows 10 across their network, they created a deployment plan to help other users do it faster. They addressed compatibility issues, reduced the cost and management of deployments, and improved user readiness and installation experience. As the premier Sacramento IT services company, CNS specializes in helping businesses grow by adopting new technology solutions and platforms.  If you haven't upgraded to Windows 10 yet, we can help.

17 06, 2019

Data Breach Roundup: Cyber Security News June 2019

By |2020-05-27T12:04:34-07:00June 17th, 2019|Industry News, Cyber Security|Comments Off on Data Breach Roundup: Cyber Security News June 2019

Sacramento journalist Daniel Barnes rounds up the latest stories about data breaches affecting American businesses and organizations. In this week's data breach news roundup, Daniel looks at cyber attacks involving a university in Oregon, a sock company in New York and a police department in New Hampshire. He also covers the many new data breach notification and consumer privacy laws getting passed by state legislatures across the country.

21 05, 2019

Data Breaches: Cyber Security News May 2019

By |2020-02-05T10:48:54-07:00May 21st, 2019|Industry News, Cyber Security|Comments Off on Data Breaches: Cyber Security News May 2019

The headlines are so full of data breaches these days, to the point that it is almost impossible to keep up. From giant corporations like Marriott and Equifax to mom-and-pop stores to public institutions, no business is immune to the dangers of data breaches. The costs associated with a data breach are especially devastating to small to medium-sized companies. At Capital Network Solutions, we possess three decades of experience helping Sacramento small businesses secure their IT networks.

7 05, 2019

Cyber Insurance: Is It Right for Your SMB?

By |2020-05-15T16:24:16-07:00May 7th, 2019|Cyber Security, Industry News|Comments Off on Cyber Insurance: Is It Right for Your SMB?

About one-third of American companies currently carry cyber insurance, and the total value of premiums is projected to reach $7.5 billion by the end of next year. But is cyber insurance right for your small business? In this post, we break down the basics of cyber liability insurance, including what it covers and how to choose the best policy.

3 05, 2019

Small Business Cybersecurity FAQ

By |2020-05-19T13:00:44-07:00May 3rd, 2019|Cyber Security, Backups, Cloud Servers and Storage, IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Small Business Cybersecurity FAQ

Cyber security tends to rank low on a small business owner’s list of concerns. However, with cyberattacks on the rise and new data privacy legislation on the horizon, doing nothing is no longer an option. Two-thirds of SMBs suffered a cyberattack last year, while the average cyberacttack costs nearly $3 million. Most small business owners aren’t IT experts, so in the interests of education, we put together this list of FAQs related to SMB cyber security basics. When you work with Capital Network Solutions, you don't just get a managed service provider. You get a partner in all things IT.

25 04, 2019

What is the CNS Onboarding Process?

By |2020-05-15T15:55:44-07:00April 25th, 2019|IT Support and Managed Services, Backups, Cyber Security|Comments Off on What is the CNS Onboarding Process?

Changing your IT service provider might seem overwhelming, but when you choose Capital Network Solutions, we work with you to make the onboarding process smooth and seamless. In this post, we lay out the entire process for onboarding a new client, from the initial meet-and-greet to the final transition to managed services.

16 04, 2019

7 Simple Ways to Stay Safe Online in 2019

By |2020-03-19T15:13:36-07:00April 16th, 2019|Cyber Security|Comments Off on 7 Simple Ways to Stay Safe Online in 2019

Along with the convenience of modern technology comes untold risks. In the darkness of cyberspace lurks hackers, bots, malware, ransomware and more, just waiting to hijack or corrupt your data. The cyber dangers can be daunting, but there are a few easy steps that you can take to greatly improve your online security posture. Click to read the seven simple ways to stay safe online in 2019.

2 04, 2019

Cyber Security Deployment and Microsoft 365 Business

By |2022-02-25T17:14:08-07:00April 2nd, 2019|Cyber Security, Cloud Servers and Storage, Microsoft|Comments Off on Cyber Security Deployment and Microsoft 365 Business

Threats come from all areas, from malware attacks to compromised user credentials, and even accidental data leaks caused by human error. Naturally, it follows that an effective cyber security system should have tools to cover all these areas. Microsoft 365 is a multifaceted solution containing tools to address every imaginable cyber security threat.