KRS TECH CHRONICLES Insider Tips To Make Your Business Run Faster, Easier And More Profitably
Out of Office,... Not Out of Luck! Summer's heating up!! And so are cyber threats. Before you swap spreadsheets for sandy toes, make sure your tech doesn’t go rogue while you’re sipping poolside. In this month’s newsletter:
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7 QUESTIONS: You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider Every Quarter... (But Probably Aren’t)
Vacation-proof tips to keep your data safe while you're away Smart questions to ask your IT provider this quarter (no awkward silences, promise) And why clinging to Windows 10 is like showing up to a pool party in wool: it's outdated, unsupported, and asking for If you’re only talking to your IT provider when you trouble! Whether you're OOO or grinding renew your contract, you’re doing it wrong. through Q3, we've got the tools Technology isn’t a “set it and forget it” part of your to help you stay cool, secure, and business. It’s constantly evolving, and so are the threats that come with it. That’s why quarterly IT ahead of the game.
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check-ins are nonnegotiable if you want your business to stay protected, productive and competitive. But here’s the thing: Most business owners don’t know what to ask.
This monthly publication is provided courtesy of Josiv Krstinovski President of IT Company. Our Mission: “I don’t care if it costs me more money, I am going to make sure that every single client of ours has the absolute best security and solutions in place. If not, then I am not doing my job. Plain and simple.”
So today, we’re giving you a cheat sheet. These are the questions your IT provider should be ready to answer every single quarter – no tech-speak, no vague promises, just straight answers that keep your business running smoothly.
1. Are There Any Vulnerabilities We Need To Address Right Now? This isn’t just about checking boxes. Ask: Is our antivirus up-to-date? Are there unpatched systems? Have we had any near misses or red flags lately? You’re not being paranoid – you’re being prepared.
2. What’s The Status Of Our Backups? And Have You Tested Them Lately?
Backups are like seat belts: You don’t think about them until you really, really need them. Ask: When was the last time you tested a full restore? Are we using the right backup strategy? Off-site? Cloud? Hybrid? Are we backing up the right things? Is everything being backed up and stored securely? You’d be shocked how many businesses think they’re backed up…until they’re not.
3. Are All Employees Following Security Best Practices? It only takes one team member clicking the wrong link to bring the whole network down. Ask: Have there been any unusual logins or risky behavior? Do we need another round of phishing training? Are employees using multifactor authentication? Bonus points if your IT provider brings this continued on page 2...
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