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Stay informed with updates and tips from our experts in the managed IT industry and hear the latest news about our team at Usherwood.

Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer

managed IT Services

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 24th, 2023

VPNs are primary tools for cybersecurity and hiding your personal information when utilizing the internet. But are they safe?

Managed Print

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 22nd, 2023

Cybersecurity is no longer just something large companies need to be aware of and attacks are not just targeted toward organizations with lots of financial transactions. According to the American Bar Association, one in four legal firms experiences a data breach.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 20th, 2023

The 2020 pandemic showed our country the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom, and significant changes are on the horizon for schools in New York State.

Usherwood

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 13th, 2023

Northwood is a boarding school located in Lake Placid, NY. The school includes grades 9-12, plus a post-graduate year, and offers competitive academic and athletic programs. There are about 190 students from all around the United States (and the world) that attend and about 85% of them live on campus. Northwood is a very well-rounded educational institution, that helps students gain the knowledge necessary to sculpt them for future success.  

managed IT Services

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 8th, 2023

Are you worried your business has potential cybersecurity or network issues you’re not aware of? What happens if your business experiences a security breach which leads to valuable information being leaked and having to pay thousands of dollars in settlement?

Managed Communications

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 6th, 2023

Need help figuring out where even to start when it comes to assessing your business' network vulnerabilities? 

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
February 27th, 2023

Maintaining cybersecurity can be a financially challenging feat, and can take up to an average of 10% of an IT budget.

Managed Print | Cyber Security

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
February 24th, 2023

When we think of the dangers of "hacking," we often visualize our desktop computers as the victim. As a result, companies and individuals have taken extensive measures to protect this information, and rightfully so. The issue, however, is that as computers remain in the spotlight, sophisticated hackers have found a way to access a far less obvious object, the printer. Within the US, UK, France, and Germany, 60% of businesses have suffered from print-related data breaches within the last year.

Cyber Security

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
February 20th, 2023

It is essential to assess your company's security to mitigate cyber attacks or security inefficiencies. But how do you evaluate your company's state of security? Penetration tests and vulnerability assessments are a great way to maintain and enhance your secure environment. 

Managed Print

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
February 20th, 2023

As technology evolves, it is important that we do too!