Suffolk Computer Consultants, Inc. Blog

Data backup can be a bit nerve-wracking to implement, especially as a small business owner with limited knowledge of business IT solutions. One best practice we like to plug for SMBs is the 3-2-1 backup rule, which sounds more complicated than it really is. Today, we’re exploring the details of this approach and how it can change the way you think about backup and disaster recovery as a whole.

Businesses are constantly juggling customers, orders, and a dozen other things. The last thing you need is a digital thief trying to get their hands on your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of online tricksters out there, and they often like to pick on small businesses, thinking they're easier targets. 

Let’s look at some of the common tricks these cybercriminals use and how having good computer support can be like having a trusty guard dog for your business information.

Public discussion about online threats can sometimes feel overwhelming, the reality is that cyber risks pose a genuine and significant challenge to businesses of all sizes. Is your company equipped to defend against the sophisticated digital adversaries active today? Let's clarify three prevalent threats that can cause substantial harm to your operations and reputation.

At Suffolk Computer Consultants, we believe that a clear understanding of these challenges is the first step towards building a strong defense.

While it might not be the most glamorous topic, losing critical information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property—can severely disrupt, or even cripple, a business. At Suffolk Computer Consultants, we specialize in proactive business technology support for organizations, and we consider a robust backup and recovery strategy non-negotiable for resilience.

Think of your data as a core business asset. Protecting it requires a deliberate and multi-layered approach. Here’s a breakdown of how to build a backup and recovery plan that truly safeguards your operations.

The moment when the technology you rely on suddenly stops working can be frustrating, but more than anything else, it can be expensive. If you understand these types of situations, you know that you need a plan to keep them few and far between. Let’s take a look at the costs of downtime and a few things you can do to keep it to a minimum.