Please do not send out important information and passwords through email. Email is NOT secure. If you need to send encrypted, confidential, HIPAA compliant, emails or documents, contact OMA Comp to set up a system with password security. You and your organization can learn more by signing up for a security audit class via Zoom or onsite.
Current Preferred Practices for Backups
We recommend the 3-2-1 backup strategy; at least three or four total verifiable copies of your data, two can be local but on different mediums, and two copies off-site. Back-up monitoring and verification is recommended but a disaster recovery must be in place, because you can still get infected, and data recovery is not guaranteed. Data loss is very real. Talk to us about the best approach for your business. Contact OMA Comp IT support for more information.
What Is Ransomware?
The old backup scheme is not adequate and is no longer the gold standard for businesses. This backup system was based on old fears of fire and theft but this is no longer enough. Now the most common and real risk of data loss is due to ransomware, a very debilitating cyberthreat. Ransomware is malicious software that infects your computer. Your data will be blocked and often your backup destroyed until a hefty payment is received by cybercriminals who usually require compensation in bitcoin to avoid being apprehended. Ransomware can destroy business operations for weeks on end and can take small businesses down altogether. When data is recovered, there is an additional cost and time involved to get everything up and running. If your backup location is stored in the cloud, every time it is restored, the ransomware code can initiate to re-infect your systems. Cloud backups and data recovery plans have to be rethought and managed. Contact OMA Comp to learn about best practices for your business.
Identity Theft Prevention
As the holidays are in full swing and more people than ever are shopping online due to the pandemic, this is a great time to remember to set email alerts on credit cards, lock your credit, and be cautious when buying online. Identity theft is a booming business and you don’t want to be the victim.
National Write a Business Plan Month
It is very common in small businesses to wing it as you go, which can often lead you into trouble with unanticipated expenses or getting off track. National Write a Business Plan Month is a reminder of the importance of having a business plan so that you can keep on budget while striving for your goals. OMA Comp can help whether you need consulting help with a business or marketing plan. Contact us to day to learn more.
COVID-19 Office Protocols
The COVID-19 pandemic has called for change in almost all businesses worldwide, including the great OMA Comp. We have instituted COVID-19 recommended precautions and guidelines to help ensure our office, employees, and visitors are safe. We have developed an online COVID-19 check in form, require temperature check upon entry, mask requirement when traveling through the office, and mandatory daily sanitation. These extra steps are our way to do our part to help reduce illness during the pandemic. If your business is in need of posting protocols properly on your website or social media, graphics or printed materials, or a Hi-Tech TV display, contact OMA Comp at 248-616-3057.