Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security technique that requires users to provide multiple forms of authentication when accessing a system or service. This means that in addition to a username and password, users must provide an additional piece of information,...
Every business requires some level of IT support providers to help manage cybersecurity, data backups, disaster recovery, cloud migration, and even help desk support. To maintain these services, there are two options: 1) create and maintain an in-house team 2) work...
Many of Austin’s largest managed service providers have been acquired.… Client satisfaction and continuity are rarely a consideration in these liquidation events. Over the past several years, GCS competitors have been acquired at a brisk pace. The race to roll...
As a certified Microsoft partner, GCS provides its customers with not only licensing but also extensive professional services related to the Microsoft portfolio, specifically in the realm of IT security networks. This is because we share Microsoft’s commitment...
In August, ConnectWise released its annual State of SMB IT Cybersecurity report. One of its more notable findings is that small and medium businesses (SMBs) have reached a cybersecurity “tipping point”. In other words, SMBs no longer think of IT cybersecurity as a...
Phishing is a technique commonly used in malware attacks. In a phishing attack, the attacker sends an email that appears to be from a trusted source, such as a friend or company. The email contains a link or attachment that will install malware on the victim’s...
