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31 07, 2019

Capitol One: Biggest Data Breach Ever? Cyber Breach News Aug. 2019

By |2020-06-12T15:45:53-07:00July 31st, 2019|Industry News, Cyber Security, IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Capitol One: Biggest Data Breach Ever? Cyber Breach News Aug. 2019

According to a recent study by IBM and Sophos, U.S. data breaches cost an average of $8.19 million. That's more than double the worldwide average. The costs of a data breach are especially devastating to small businesses, but too many organizations wait to do something until it's too late. In this week's collection of cyber breach news stories from across the country, we look the Capitol One breach, as well as cyberattacks on a museum in San Francisco, a school district in Nevada and a radio station in Florida. We also provide an update on the 2017 Equifax security incident, which recently resulted in the biggest data breach fine of all time.

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.

17 07, 2019

Collaboration Can Work For Your Business

By |2020-03-06T08:41:38-07:00July 17th, 2019|Industry News, IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Collaboration Can Work For Your Business

Empowering employees through collaboration gives them the ability to do great things for the company. However, contemporary collaboration can't happen without the right tools. At Capital Network Solutions, we want you to have the right tools to foster efficient teamwork within your organization. Contact CNS today to learn how we can help your Sacramento area business evolve to meet the challenges of the future.

25 06, 2019

Why Do You Need Software Patch Management?

By |2019-09-03T15:50:27-07:00June 25th, 2019|IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Why Do You Need Software Patch Management?

A lack of smart software patch management cost the people of Baltimore $18 million in a ransomware attack. Now imagine what it could do to a vulnerable small to medium-sized business. In this post, we discuss the importance of security patch management. We also go over some Windows patch management best practices that could keep your business network safe.

3 06, 2019

Introducing New CNS Director of IT Operations

By |2020-05-19T11:29:16-07:00June 3rd, 2019|Local News and Events, IT Support and Managed Services|Comments Off on Introducing New CNS Director of IT Operations

Capital Network Solutions CEO and founder Don Thompson welcomes Brian Maletsky, our new Director of IT Operations. Brian brings a wealth of experience in the managed services field to CNS, with a strong background in cyber security, project management and customer service. We sincerely believe that CNS provides the best IT support in Sacramento, and Brian is the perfect person to lead our support team.

14 05, 2019

CNS Helps Grow West Keep Growing

By |2020-02-05T10:48:35-07:00May 14th, 2019|Customer Case Studies, IT Support and Managed Services, Office 365|Comments Off on CNS Helps Grow West Keep Growing

At Capital Network Solutions, we take great pride in our customer success stories. In this post, we look at the story of Grow West, an independent agricultural retailer operating since 1954. Previously known as Tremont Lyman, the company rebranded earlier this year as Grow West, requiring the merger of two separate IT infrastructures into one. Click to read how CNS made the complex switchover straightforward, smooth and headache-free.

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.

11 04, 2019

Windows 7 End of Life: What You Should Know

By |2022-02-25T17:13:46-07:00April 11th, 2019|Industry News, Cloud Servers and Storage, IT Support and Managed Services, Microsoft|Comments Off on Windows 7 End of Life: What You Should Know

On January 14, 2020, the Windows 7 operating system will reach the end of its Extended Support phase. This deadline is otherwise known as Windows 7 "end-of-life." It sounds ominous, but what does it mean for your small business? In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about Windows 7 end-of-life. Read further to find the best practices to make sure your systems remain secure, even after Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7.

17 06, 2015

Have a Windows 10 Notification? Is it Safe?

By |2020-05-19T10:01:34-07:00June 17th, 2015|Industry News, IT Support and Managed Services, Partners|Comments Off on Have a Windows 10 Notification? Is it Safe?

Windows 10 Notification Microsoft will release the newest version of its operating system, Windows 10, on July 29. The company encourages all Windows 7 and 8 users to reserve [...]