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Network Integration Specialists, Inc. has been serving the Central Virginia area since March of 2000. We provide IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, networking support, custom software and database development and IT/Business consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. Our experience has allowed us to build and develop the relationships and infrastructure needed to keep our prices affordable and our clients running efficiently.

Navigating Cyber Insurance and Compliance for Your Business

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In the digital age, cyber insurance has become a critical safety net for businesses of all sizes. It provides a layer of financial protection against cyber threats such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other forms of cybercrime. However, obtaining cyber insurance is only the beginning. Maintaining compliance with your policy's requirements is crucial for ensuring that your coverage remains effective and that your business is adequately protected. In this article, we'll explore key strategies for navigating cyber insurance and staying compliant after your policy is in place.

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Urgent Advisory: Phishing Campaign Exploiting Microsoft Customer Voice

Urgent Advisory: Phishing Campaign Exploiting Microsoft Customer Voice

At Network Integration Specialists, Inc., we prioritize your digital safety and keep you updated on emerging cybersecurity threats. We want to alert you to a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Customer Voice feature.

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Top Data Breaches of 2023: A Look Into the Trends

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The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, 2023 has proven to be a watershed year for data breaches. Data compromises have surged to an all-time high in the U.S. This is based on data from the first 9 months of the year. The numbers are actually quite a bit worse. 

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Crafting Effective and Secure Websites for Small Businesses: A Guide from NIS

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In the digital age, a small business's website is a key platform for engagement, branding, and customer connection. However, creating content that is both informative and secure can be a complex task. At Network Integration Specialists, Inc. (NIS), we have the experience and know-how to guide small businesses through this process, ensuring their websites are effective and secure.

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Security Awareness Training in the Workplace: A Critical Necessity

Security Awareness Training in the Workplace: A Critical Necessity

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Security Awareness Training has become more than just a best practice—it's a critical necessity for businesses of all sizes. As IT professionals, we recognize that the human element often poses the greatest risk to our information security. This article delves into why Security Awareness Training is indispensable in today's workplace.

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Navigating Cost Management in IT: Balancing Cloud and On-Premise Solutions

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In today's ever-changing business environment, effective cost management in IT infrastructure is more crucial than ever. Companies are facing the challenge of balancing the benefits of cloud computing with the reliability and control of on-premise solutions. This post is all about managing IT costs effectively while leveraging the strengths of both cloud services, like Microsoft 365 for email hosting, and on-premise servers for secure document storage.

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What Is the Most Secure Way to Share Passwords with Employees

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Passwords are a part of digital life. But how can you share them securely with employees in your organization? Learn why password managers are the best bet for reducing password-related breaches.  And how Network Integration Specialists, Inc. can help you get started.

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Why (and How) SMBs Should Strategically Adopt Technology

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There is no question that a small business can benefit from technology, as has been proven time and time again. However, an issue can arise if a business bites off more than it can chew, so to speak, and ultimately creates a spike in costs. A responsible business owner will resist this temptation and prioritize the solutions they need over the ones they want - building profitability and generating capital needed to make other improvements.

In this blog, we’ll examine some of the implementations that can deliver a good return on investment to a small business.

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Is Your Cloud Solution Actually a Money Pit?

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The cloud has proven to be an extremely useful tool for the modern business. Not only does it provide anywhere-anytime access to applications, processing, storage, et al; it also delivers those products as a service, allowing you to budget for recurring costs rather than major upfront ones. This provides your organization with functional, supported, and secure computing environments that eliminate a lot of the support costs that traditional computing environments require. It sounds like a perfect scenario for small and large businesses alike, but things aren’t always what they seem, as a lot of cloud users have found that they have incurred several hidden costs by using cloud platforms. Today, we take a look at these hidden costs.

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How to Avoid Becoming the Next Data Security Cautionary Tale

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Data security isn’t a matter to be taken lightly, as too many businesses have found out the hard way. Unfortunately, there are far too many simple ways to correct common security issues - enough that it’s foolish not to do so. We’ll review a few ways to fix security issues, after discussing one of, if not the, most egregious security failings in modern history.

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When it Comes to Security, Two Factors are Better Than One

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The password isn’t nearly as secure as it used to be. Hackers have begun to take advantage of extremely powerful solutions designed to brute force their way into accounts by using software to rapidly guessing thousands of passwords per second, making it extraordinarily difficult to prepare yourself for them.

What’s the best way to guarantee that passwords aren’t going to be the downfall of your company? A great start is by taking a close look at password best practices and two-factor authentication.

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4 Ways a Managed Service Provider Can Help Your Business

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How much does your business rely on technology to keep your organization running forward? As business technology becomes more complex, it’s becoming increasingly popular for organizations to have their own internal IT departments to manage and maintain it. Yet, small businesses don’t often have the necessary funds for such a feat. How can your company afford quality IT service? You can start by pursuing managed IT solutions from a managed service provider.

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Knowing, and Planning For, Your Organization’s Compliance Burden

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Despite what detractors say, regulations are in place for good reason. They typically protect individuals from organizational malfeasance. Many of these regulations are actual laws passed by a governing body and cover the entire spectrum of the issue, not just the data involved. The ones that have data protection regulations written into them mostly deal with the handling and protection of sensitive information. For organizations that work in industries covered by these regulations there are very visible costs that go into compliance. Today, we look at the costs incurred by these organizations as a result of these regulations, and how to ascertain how they affect your business.

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A Look at Business Computing Costs: Cloud vs. On Premise

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Profitability is less the measure of being able to turn a profit, and more the measure of how much profit you can make. For the successful small business, the integration of technology can dictate what kind of annual margins you are looking at. For the new company, however, it can be something even more critical: the difference between setting a course for success, or wallowing in failure. Today we analyze the cost difference between hosting your IT in-house, or choosing to host it in the cloud.

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Is Data a Commodity? Maybe Not, but It Is an Asset

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The late American author Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.” Written in the 20th century, it has been put in practice by 21st century businesses. As the Internet has grown, the amount of companies expanded, and the amount of data that those companies collect has grown exponentially, especially now that there is a market for such data.

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