What is "simulated phishing?" Well, let’s start by saying that phishing is a way of contacting someone by posing to be someone else, usually in the form of an email, text message or even phone call. But what is "simulated" phishing?

Spoiler alert: Get rid of Flash. Ok, here's the thing. Adobe Flash was an add-on to most web browsers back in the day. It really enabled web sites to do a lot. It especially makes it easier for bad guys to do bad things.

Outsourcing IT services is becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. It can be a great way to save money, reduce overhead costs, and access specialized expertise. However, there are also potential drawbacks to outsourcing IT services that should be considered before making the decision.

You’ve just discovered there are compromised employee credentials or other sensitive data of your company exposed and available on the Dark Web. The reality is, once exposed on the Dark Web, your information cannot ever be completely removed or hidden.

Keyloggers are programs that capture everything you type. Passwords, credit card numbers, the webpages, answers to security questions – all by logging your keyboard strokes. The program is installed on your computer, usually through some form of spyware, and records what you type. All of this is then sent to the the bad guys use it to in a number of their bad guys ways.

Information technology (IT) services are a critical component of any business, providing the infrastructure and support necessary to keep operations running smoothly. IT services can range from basic network setup and maintenance to more complex solutions such as cloud computing and data analytics. In this blog post, we’ll explore what an example of an IT service is and how it can benefit your business.

We’re going to take a moment to talk about legacy operating systems and compliance frameworks. Before we get into the technical details, let’s define what we mean by a legacy operating system. A legacy operating system is defined as a platform that is no longer used due to the availability of newer or updated versions.

A firewall is a network security system that monitors, and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Firewalls are typically used to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, protect networks from malicious software, and limit the spread of malicious software.

At the Simplex-IT Quarter 1 meeting, our team completed The PACE Palette, a color-based personality assessment tool used to enhance communication. As a result of this workshop, our team could quickly identify the dominant color of each of our team members and learn the best ways to communicate with others

What is a bot? A bot is short for robot, but that part you probably knew. These days the term “bot” is used most often for cyber security. In cyber security, a bot refers to a computer that’s been compromised to push out spam or DDOS attacks. So how can you protect yourself?

Simplex-IT has had a busy year this year, from Tradeshows to our big office move, to our Annual Party at Quarter Up to our new Content Creation Team to our Awards, here are the Top 10 Moments of 2022.

What’s the difference between Break Fix and Managed Services? Let’s compare them against each other (with plusses and minuses). Of course we’re specifically talking as these concepts relate to IT resources for organizations.

OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your personal files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the internet. There are personal and business versions of OneDrive. Let’s focus on the business version.

As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, the need for reliable IT support is more important than ever. Co-managed IT is an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to outsource their IT needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of co-managed IT and why it’s becoming a popular choice for businesses.

CompTIA is one of the largest nonprofit organizations that is not vendor owned or controlled. Most people think of CompTIA in terms of personal certifications for IT, but they have another component as well. They develop resources, offer guidance, and provide assistance to organizations on how to best utilize their IT from productivity, security, and emerging technologies.

Don’t you hate it when you can’t find a simple answer to your questions? We do too, that’s why we’ve been creating short videos to do just that. We’ve compiled them on our website and now we have a (drumroll please…) Learning Center! We love diving into topics, exploring the ins and out and simplifying the complex to make technology topics fun and educational.

Bob and Patti attended Greater Cleveland Partnership’s All In Leadership Event last week. The Greater Cleveland Partnership’s (GCP) All In Leadership Event brought together over 300 political and business leaders at The Madison in Cleveland’s AsiaTown to discuss their visions for the upcoming years.

IT Nation Connect just wrapped up in Orlando. Normally I try to stick to the security focused conferences in the MSP space. This time around I wanted to take a step back to take a pulse on where Simplex-IT is at on the industry level as well as to look for ways to increase the value to our clients, especially around our security offerings.

Ryan, Hayley, and I attended the Manufacturing Works Nuts and Bolts Bash on 11/17/22. We’ve been members of Manufacturing Works for years, and recently started sponsoring some of their events. It’s such a great organization and the Nuts and Bolts Bash is an annual event to raise funds for the programs they deliver throughout the year.

This was my very first IT Nation! Despite the hurricane’s best efforts, I had a wonderful time and learned a lot from the breakout sessions that I attended. Being the new kid on the block, attending my first ever (huge!) IT conference was a little overwhelming at first but I soon became an information sponge.