The Quest for a Culture of Data Security
Most companies do not worry about Data Security until it’s too late. We still treat data security the same way we do sexual harassment: as an unpleasant chore. Maybe your organization has occasional security training days for end users but probably not. Data security isn’t in our culture. It isn’t a daily part of our […]
Continue Reading...Windows 8.1 Update Install Deadline Has Passed
June 10 was the install deadline for consumer users of Windows 8.1 to move to the Windows 8.1 Update. Most Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 users with Microsoft’s Windows Update service turned on will have received the update. If the Windows 8.1 Update doesn’t get installed on a Windows 8.1 machine, future operating system […]
Continue Reading...IT Security Expert, Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer Inc. NBC News Interview
NBC News interviews Network Security and Infrastructure expert Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer, Inc.regarding data security and email hacking.
Continue Reading...Microsoft Windows Support Scam Tries to Strike Again! Acadia Technology is a bogus company.
On December 4, 2013, One of our clients received a call that they were convinced was legit. Lucky for them they thought it would be a good idea for their IT Provider to speak with them so they asked this company to contact us in order to proceed. We knew immediately that it was a […]
Continue Reading...Free Diagnostic for Computer Repair Services- Black Friday Discount
Our Regular Diagnostic fee is $85 but on Black Friday, November 29th, it’s free! Do you have a broken down computer that you keep putting off getting fixed? Stop by on Black Friday and we will tell you what’s wrong with it for free! We will be open from 11am to 4pm! Ideas on how […]
Continue Reading...Windows XP End of Life is April 8th, 2014. Are You Ready?
Windows XP End of Life is April 8, 2014. Microsoft will discontinue all support for XP and leave your system highly vulnerable to security threats and more! Window’s XP was released in 2001. This outdated platform is still a mainstay in both homes and small businesses. Traditional support was discontinued back in 2010 and is operating on borrowed […]
Continue Reading...Are You at Risk of a Data Breach?
The increased use of mobile devices bridges technology gaps but are we vulnerable to a data breach? Don’t put your company at risk! On July 15, 2013 Advocate Health Care announced that four unencrypted laptops were stolen from its facility. This compromised the protected health information and Social Security numbers of more than 4 million people! Advocate Health Care’s […]
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