Schools are appealing targets to cybercriminals. In fact, they have become such frequent victims of cyberattacks that the FBI issued a warning about cybersecurity specifically for schools late last year. The warning states that the “U.S. school systems’ rapid growth of education technologies (EdTech) and widespread collection of student data could have privacy and safety [...]
Ransomware is becoming a very real threat to schools and educational organizations as hackers look for new ways to get their hands on sensitive information, including financial and student data. When it comes to ransomware protection, cybersecurity experts repeatedly stress the need for backups. While those backups do provide the first line of protection, simply [...]
Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are appealing for employees and businesses alike. Businesses don’t have to invest in phones and tablets for their employees that will become obsolete in a few years. Employees don’t have to juggle multiple devices to get through their workday and can choose the devices that they prefer to be optimally [...]
Since the beginning of 2019, data breaches are up by 54% over the same period in 2018. Bad actors will use any available means to access your organization’s data, including your backups. Backups are also essential to recovering from a security breach. If your organization’s data is compromised, quick restoration is vital for keeping your [...]
On July 19th, 2019 we invited our customers to join us for lunch at Giordano's in Oak Brook, IL. At our Cloud by the Slice event, we had the opportunity to speak to you about Azure, cloud migration, and how Peters can help you manage it all! This recap will capture the highlights from Peters' [...]
The IT industry is fast-moving, and companies must keep up with the latest developments to uphold security, keep clients happy and remain relevant in a competitive business landscape. The majority of this push comes from the IT department, and for small and growing businesses, finding and maintaining a stellar IT team can be a heavy [...]
With digital transformation driving rapid IT expansion within companies, many businesses are turning to IT providers to manage their department’s growing demands. IT providers offer many advantages in the workplace, including boosting productivity, increasing security and reducing costs. However, IT service providers differ widely, and companies should consider the following three factors when shopping for [...]
A managed security service provider specializes in keeping your business safe and secure from cyber threats in the workplace. Data protection is essential in today's work environment, as a data breach can lead to significant costs and damage the reputation of any company. An IT managed security services provider will always keep your information safe [...]
On June 18th, 2019 we invited our customers to join us for lunch at Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL. At this event we had the opportunity to speak to you about the latest Nimble flash storage enhancements, and how HPE & Peters are helping organizations leverage InfoSight technology to simplify management and improve [...]
Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that locks down your files by encrypting or scrambling the information. This information can be unlocked with a key, and that key is sold to the victim as the ransom payment. However, there is no guarantee that you’ll get the key or unlock your files after paying. [...]
