Verified Technologies, Inc.

📢 Important Cybersecurity Update from the FBI and CISA If you’re relying on SMS or regular texting for sensitive business communications, it’s time to rethink your strategy. 🚨 The FBI and CISA recently issued guidance highlighting the vulnerabilities of SMS to hacking and interception. Their recommendation? Shift to end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms to protect your communications from cyber threats. 🔑 Why does this matter for your business? Unsecured communication methods leave your team and sensitive data exposed to risks like phishing, malware, and corporate espionage. For industries like law firms, shipping, logistics, or any business with remote teams, secure communication isn’t optional—it’s essential. At Verified Technologies, we understand how critical secure IT systems are for growing businesses. That’s why we provide: ✔️ Microsoft AVD setups for secure remote work environments. ✔️ Robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions. ✔️ Comprehensive IT strategies to protect your communication and data. Take Action: Stay ahead of cyber threats and protect your team’s communications. Learn more about these recent recommendations directly from CISA: CISA Guide. https://lnkd.in/em_QQgwF 💬 Need help implementing safe IT practices? Let’s talk about how Verified Technologies can secure your business. https://lnkd.in/eezp8X4S #MSP #BusinessIT #VerifiedTechnologies #SecureCommunications

Quick reminder to be especially careful around the holidays! 3 Scams to Watch For: 1️⃣ Phishing Emails with Fake Holiday Deals Hackers send emails offering unbelievable discounts that redirect you to fake websites designed to steal your information. How to Stay Safe: Verify deals by visiting retailer websites directly. Avoid clicking on unsolicited links. 2️⃣ Fake Charity Scams Fraudsters exploit the season of giving by creating fake charities or impersonating legitimate ones. How to Stay Safe: Research charities on trusted sites like Charity Navigator before donating. Never donate through links in unsolicited messages. 3️⃣ Delivery Notification Scams You may receive fake notifications claiming there's an issue with a delivery, asking for payment or personal information. How to Stay Safe: Cross-check tracking numbers on official courier websites and never provide sensitive information through unsolicited messages.

We're not alone in making the case to ALL of our clients to make MFA [multi-factor authentication] a requirement for their business/communications software... especially for remote workers... https://lnkd.in/e7JxmT8e If you have questions about how to implement this on your systems just reach out to us here.

Just a short reminder that October IS Cybersecurity Awareness Month - and in the aftermath of Helene and Milton, it's more important than ever to be watchful. Here are 4 quick rules to staying safe online from CISA.gov

What DOES it take to the "TOP" IT Company in Tampa? Is that actually who your company needs to be successful? Find a few insights in this article that might make you look at how you choose an IT partner: https://lnkd.in/ePXfAgVN

Did you know that a typical IT Director stays at a company for between 1 and 2 years? And there are few changes that can disrupt your company operations as much as losing, and looking for a new IT leader! Read this for more about the problem... and a long-term solution to IT Director turnover... https://lnkd.in/gB5_RYVh

🚨Global IT Outage🚨 Dears Customers and Friends,   Today we awoke to the news of a global IT outage impacting Windows computers. We wanted to let you know your computers are not impacted. The cause of the outage is related to a non-Microsoft security product called CrowdStrike. Only computers using CrowdStrike are impacted by this outage.   While Verified Technologies does use several security tools on the endpoints we manage, we do not use CrowdStrike so this issue does not impact any Verified Technologies customers.   We will continue to monitor this situation and will take any action needed.   Alan Alan Dawson President Office: (813) 402-0881 Fax:(813) 402-0871 Email: ADawson@VerifiedTechnologies.com

User Management Systems Solve Problems Don't let your eyes glaze over, don't change the subject or move on to the next emergency that seems to present itself every 30 minutes, when your IT person brings this idea to you. Because User Management Systems = 🌱GROWTH🌱 systems. They help solve problems related to software deployment, employee hire and terminations and security issues among others. ✴️ And all of THOSE things might just give you a few non-emergency handling 30 minute blocks in your calendar so you can focus on running the fun parts of your business. Read the article, learn more, call if you have questions. https://lnkd.in/eK63wUa9