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Network Management, Inc. has been serving the Virginia area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Technology Can Help You Gain Control Over Your Business’ Security

Technology Can Help You Gain Control Over Your Business’ Security

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 3, 2022
  • Security

We write a lot of blogs about how you can protect your network and data infrastructure from cybersecurity threats, but it’s equally important that you take time to assess and address issues related to your physical security infrastructure. Today’s blog will be dedicated to what goes into a successful physical security strategy and how you can ensure that you’re protecting...

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Maintaining Continuity is Key to Getting Through Tough Spots

Maintaining Continuity is Key to Getting Through Tough Spots

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • August 1, 2022
  • Security

When you get right down to it, your business is probably vulnerable to cyberattacks, no matter how prepared you are. There are countless ways you can improve your operations, but if you don’t take steps now to safeguard your company’s infrastructure, you could risk facing an even greater threat to your business’ future: a cybersecurity breach. There are simple steps...

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Build Yourself a Creative IT Team

Build Yourself a Creative IT Team

Innovation is something that stems from creative thought, and it’s something that is generally not associated with your average business’ IT department. IT tends to be practical and logical, not necessarily creative. All that said, there is immense value in going against the grain and solving problems in a creative way. Today, we want to focus on how you can...

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Making Up for the Shortcomings in a Hybrid Work Strategy

Making Up for the Shortcomings in a Hybrid Work Strategy

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • July 27, 2022
  • How To

Remote operations were the norm for some time during the pandemic, but now, hybrid operations have largely taken over fully-remote operations. The unfortunate fact of this change, however, is that your employees in the office are getting more out of meetings. Let’s discuss how you can make meetings more equitable for everyone involved, both remote employees and in-house staff. (more…)

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The Risks of Unsecured IoT Devices were Made Clear by the RSOCKS Botnet

The Risks of Unsecured IoT Devices were Made Clear by the RSOCKS Botnet

If you have never heard of a botnet, they are scary entities indeed. Imagine countless connected devices from all over the world, all joined together by malicious actors who want to use these infected devices to launch massive attacks against businesses, organizations, and governments. One such attack was launched by a Russian botnet consisting of millions of Internet of Things...

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Streaming is a Major Part of Modern Life—Here’s How It Works

Streaming is a Major Part of Modern Life—Here’s How It Works

There’s no getting away from streaming nowadays—if you’re not binging something on Netflix/Hulu/HBOmax (etc, etc), you’re listening to your favorite song on your music platform of choice. This is largely due to the rising popularity of the “as-a-service” strategy that cloud services enable nowadays. Let’s take a closer look at streaming, and why it is now so ubiquitous. (more…)

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Cloud Computing Could Change Your Business Completely

Cloud Computing Could Change Your Business Completely

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • July 20, 2022
  • Cloud

The cloud provides businesses with all kinds of ways to be more productive throughout the workday, and while it’s great in most cases for companies that want to be more intentional with their infrastructures and budgets, there are certain cloud solutions that will be effective no matter what industry or professional endeavors you pursue. (more…)

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What You Have to Do to Make Your Cloud Migration Go Smoothly

What You Have to Do to Make Your Cloud Migration Go Smoothly

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • July 18, 2022
  • Cloud

The cloud can be a wonderful asset for a business that utilizes it well—particularly if the business can move much of its IT workload to the provider. For organizations that are considering migration to the cloud, we have some helpful tips and tricks to make the process easier than ever. (more…)

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How to Equalize Hybrid Inequity

How to Equalize Hybrid Inequity

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • July 15, 2022
  • How To

While remote operations have somewhat given way to hybrid operations, this does not mean that your employees working remotely are having an easier time—particularly when they are participating in meetings with both in-house and remote participants. Let’s delve into how you can ensure that these meetings remain equitable for everyone involved. (more…)

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Tip of the Week: How to Ensure You’re Using Strong Passwords

Tip of the Week: How to Ensure You’re Using Strong Passwords

Creating secure passwords is not always the easiest thing in the world, as evidenced by many individuals opting to go with the same password for multiple accounts. Thankfully, you have us to help walk you through how to make a secure password. Let’s discuss some of the best practices associated with passwords and how you can get started using them...

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