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Investing in your winery website design is equally as important as the wine your winery produces. Today, most consumers’ first impression of your brand will be through your website. A well-thought-out website represents your winery’s online presence.

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Today, nearly all travelers demand internet connectivity. In some instances, they may be working as they travel, thereby requiring a reliable WiFi connection. And, others wish to stay abreast of the news or have access to weather information and social media.

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Proactivity is the solution for managing major breakdowns due to unpreventable natural disasters. Taking the necessary steps to ensure your information is backed up and retrievable is one important role of a professional Information Technology service like CEG.

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Are you constantly in a race against time while working? Do you often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? While we may not be able to get you the afternoon off, we can help you save a few seconds and make operating your Windows operating system more efficient and allow you to finish up a little bit quicker.

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CEG is pleased to announce we have moved our operations to a more convenient location and one that better suits our business.CEG partners with businesses and offers on-demand support, project management, working with existing departments, and other IT-related services.

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CEG is your IT partner offering day-to-day business IT support, large-scale project management, and much more. Check out some of our business IT services that can be helpful to your existing department.

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How To Avoid Password Security Risks

Password’s protection is fundamental for keeping data safe from hackers and scammers and all IT companies would tell you the same thing. Unfortunately, however, we tend to use simple passwords or weak protection measures to avoid spending just a little more time on proper security protocols. Every time you log on with a weak password or aren’t keeping an eye out for scammers, you’re putting yourself and your company at a risk that could cause irreparable damage and costs. 

Top 5 Password Security Risks

Here are some common security risks many IT companies see that could land you in trouble due to insufficient password protection:

Phishing Scams and Malware: The unsuspecting victim will log onto a scammer’s malware website, likely masking as a computer support page, which contains a keylogger. From there, it’s as simple as entering your password the way you normally would and that’s it! They have your login information and are free to do what they please. 

Cracking:Cracking passwords involves trying billions of combinations of letters and numbers. It’s usually unsuccessful and so attackers will try to obtain your system’s password file or hashed passwords. Once they have copies of these, cracking your password becomes simple. 

Weak Passwords: Users often use weak and easy-to-remember passwords to avoid forgetting and getting locked out of their system. Unfortunately, this makes it easy for hackers and scammers to crack them. 

Clear Text  Passwords: These are passwords that are not encrypted when entered and remain visible. They're then saved on configuration files in clear text, leaving them vulnerable. 

Reusing Passwords: If a user on your system is compromised and uses the same password across multiple platforms, a scammer can wreak havoc with access to multiple databases. 

Preventative Measures to Keep Your Data Secure

Here are some easy ways to ensure your passwords don’t get cracked through phishing scams and hackers

Strong Internal Security Measures

You and your team or staff must know about the importance of cybersecurity. Make sure they’re well versed on protocols and what to look for, especially since many threats to businesses come from within the organization. 

Encrypted Password Storage

Make sure that any passwords saved are done in a way that hackers cannot make use of them. Hashing, which does not allow the decryption of encrypted passwords, is an effective method. Salting is another important measure you can take along with hashing. It adds a large, random collection of characters before the hashed password, making it virtually impossible to crack. 

Multi-Factor Verification

This requires users to enter more than one verification method or password to authorize their login attempt. Passwords should also be changed regularly along with any other PINs associated with the Multi-Factor Verification.

If you’re unsure about the level of security on your current system and need computer support we’re here to help! Don’t leave your data vulnerable to cyberattacks, contact CEG today and we’ll find the solutions to your challenges to help keep your system secure.

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Though this is a difficult topic, it is important to note family and religious traditions for the disposition of your final remains. Do you want to be buried or cremated? Perhaps you want to donate your organs to science. You want to discuss this topic with your loved ones, so that your final wishes are carried out.

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A lot of times a living trust is created, to ensure that property goes to a person’s heirs after their death; however, a living trust also ensures that a person’s affairs are in order should he/she become incapacitated. With a living trust, a loved one can step in and handle your affairs very easily should you become incapacitated.

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A lot of times a living trust is created, to ensure that property goes to a person’s heirs after their death; however, a living trust also ensures that a person’s affairs are in order should he/she become incapacitated. With a living trust, a loved one can step in and handle your affairs very easily should you become incapacitated.

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At Celaya Law, we provide advanced, customized solutions that will protect your loved ones and safeguard your hard-earned wealth. We will answer your questions in common-sense language, give you personalized and professional solutions, and carry out your wishes both efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Join our online workshops. Attendees will discover practical steps to protect their children’s inheritance, maintain control of their assets, and avoid probate. PLUS, receive credit towards your estate plan!

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What To Know About Cheap Data Backup and How They Can Fail Your Business

If you’re a business owner with a computer (or laptop) and want to back up your info, your instinct is probably to go with the most affordable option to get the job done. But what most of the cheaper backup systems don’t advertise is they can leave you stuck in the mud in several ways. Keep reading to learn why IT companies say you should think twice before opting for cheap data backup. 

 Fail 1: Your Data Is Synched, Not Backed Up

Many business owners don’t know that some cheap data backup systems synchronize their files instead of actually backing them up. What this means is instead of having your files replicated and stored, a mirror-image is created. So how is this detrimental? Well, if you accidentally erase or damage an important file on your main drive, the synchronized file will be affected in the same way. This is not what you had in mind, and you should always double-check that whatever system you use actually backs up your data. 

Fail 2: Higher Costs Due to Bandwidth

Cheaper backup systems can result in a company using its internet connection when uploading data in a backup. Upload speeds are more costly than download speeds and not usually advertised. If you’re uploading 5 terabytes of data at 100 megabytes per second, your upload would take 5 days to complete. This means more money out of your pocket. 

 Fail 3: Increased Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks

While there is no backup system that is 100% cyber-attack-proof, some are better equipped to handle these threats than others. We also recommend taking other steps to keep your data safe like a physical, external backup storage device that will not allow for internet intruders to penetrate your device. 

 Fail 4: Leaves You Unable to Test For Restoration

The whole point of backing up your data is to be able to restore it when needed, and while testing a backup system is very time-consuming, it’s essential to ensure your system will come through for you if disaster strikes. Most inexpensive backup software doesn’t allow for restoration testing, so you never truly know if it will successfully restore your data or not until the moment happens when you need it to. Are you willing to risk your important business files to wait and see? We didn’t think so. 

 Don’t Cut Corners When Saving Your Data

The bottom line is, while more expensive backup systems may dig a little deeper into your pockets, there’s much more at stake if your business data is lost and can’t be restored. It’s better to err on the side of caution and keep your info backed up and accessible when you need it. 

 Contact CE Group, one of the most trusted IT Companies and let them guide you in the right direction to safely back up your business.

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How To Avoid Password Security Risks

Password’s protection is fundamental for keeping data safe from hackers and scammers and all IT companies would tell you the same thing. Unfortunately, however, we tend to use simple passwords or weak protection measures to avoid spending just a little more time on proper security protocols. Every time you log on with a weak password or aren’t keeping an eye out for scammers, you’re putting yourself and your company at a risk that could cause irreparable damage and costs. 

 Top 5 Password Security Risks

Here are some common security risks many IT companies see that could land you in trouble due to insufficient password protection:

Phishing Scams and Malware: The unsuspecting victim will log onto a scammer’s malware website, likely masking as a computer     support page, which contains a keylogger. From there, it’s as simple as entering your password the way you normally would  and that’s it! They have your login information and are free to do what  they please. 

Cracking: Cracking passwords involves trying billions of combinations of letters and numbers. It’s usually unsuccessful and so attackers will try to obtain  your system’s password file or hashed passwords. Once they have copies of  these, cracking your password becomes simple. 

Weak Passwords: Users often use weak and easy-to-remember passwords to avoid forgetting and getting locked out of their system. Unfortunately, this makes it easy for hackers and scammers to crack them. 

Clear Text  Passwords: These are passwords that are not encrypted when entered and  remain visible. They're then saved on configuration files in clear text, leaving them vulnerable. 

Reusing Passwords: If a user on your system is compromised and uses the same password across multiple platforms, a scammer can wreak havoc with access to multiple databases. 

 Preventative Measures to Keep Your Data Secure

Here are some easy ways to ensure your passwords don’t get cracked through phishing scams and hackers

 Strong Internal Security Measures

You and your team or staff must know about the importance of cybersecurity. Make sure they’re well versed on protocols and what to look for, especially since many threats to businesses come from within the organization. 

 Encrypted Password Storage

Make sure that any passwords saved are done in a way that hackers cannot make use of them. Hashing, which does not allow the decryption of encrypted passwords, is an effective method. Salting is another important measure you can take along with hashing. It adds a large, random collection of characters before the hashed password, making it virtually impossible to crack. 

 Multi-Factor Verification

This requires users to enter more than one verification method or password to authorize their login attempt. Passwords should also be changed regularly along with any other PINs associated with the Multi-Factor Verification.

 If you’re unsure about the level of security on your current system and need

computer support, we’re here to help! Don’t leave your data vulnerable to cyberattacks, contact CEG today and we’ll find the solutions to your challenges to help keep your system secure. 

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Companies often prefer to outsource the oversight of their IT server, network, and applications development and oversight to a professional Management Services Provider (MSP) company. By trusting a proven MSP company to manage and safeguard their information systems, companies can invest their time and resources to more productive, revenue-generating activities.

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If you’re a business owner with a computer (or laptop) and want to back up your info, your instinct is probably to go with the most affordable option to get the job done. But what most of the cheaper backup systems don’t advertise is they can leave you stuck in the mud in several ways. Keep reading to learn why IT companies say you should think twice before opting for cheap data backup.