Your Router Securing your internet-connected devices starts with where they all connect: your router. First things first, you’ll need to change your router settings from the default ones. Every router comes with default settings, so you’ll want to change the name of your network, username, and password. Make sure you don’t make usernames or passwords […]
Archives for January 2022
Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them
You may have seen/heard of a tech support scam before. These scams can be seen in the form of a phone call, pop-up warning, or even in an online ad or listing on a search results page. The common trait among these forms, is that all of them have a scammer pretending to be tech […]
Iowa: best location for a data center?
On National Iowa Day (February 8th), ITS is celebrating the natural gifts Iowa boasts that make it one of the best locations for a data center in the U.S. Our data center location isn’t just by coincidence– it’s strategic. Our strategic reasons are the same reasons that top technology companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook […]
Teach Kids Computer Security
Adults aren’t the only people who should be using safe practices online. Any user of the internet, even kids, should be knowledgeable in what information they should and shouldn’t share online, and how to watch out for scams. Talk to your kids and/or students about these things: Teach them that personal information about them like […]
Preparations for Work From Home Season
Winter, a.k.a. “work from home season” is definitely upon us. Are you prepared for power/internet outages or stranded employees due to weather or illness? Let this serve as a reminder to check your winter preparedness plan! Data Access: Can your employees access company data securely if they are snowed-in or traveling? If employees will be […]