Exact IT Consulting

What’s the Word Wednesday: Phishing

Phishing messages are designed to look legitimate so someone will click a harmful link, open an attachment, or share sensitive information.

A good rule of thumb: if a message feels unexpected, urgent, or asks you to take action quickly, slow down and verify it before clicking.

Employee awareness is an important part of protecting your business from cyber threats.

Need help strengthening your cybersecurity strategy? Contact us!

Meet Duane Law, owner of Exact IT Consulting.

Duane leads Exact IT with a focus on helping businesses make smarter technology decisions, reduce IT headaches, strengthen security, and plan for what’s next.

From day-to-day support to long-term technology strategy, the goal is simple: make IT work better for the people and businesses that rely on it.

We’re proud to have leadership that keeps client needs at the center of every conversation!

What’s the Word Wednesday: Firewall

A firewall helps protect your business network by controlling what traffic is allowed in and out. Think of it as one of the first lines of defense between your systems and unwanted access.

Firewalls are an important part of a larger cybersecurity strategy, along with strong passwords, MFA, updates, employee training, and ongoing monitoring.

Need help strengthening your business network? Talk with us today!

A cybersecurity audit can reveal gaps in your systems, security practices, and overall readiness before they become bigger problems.

Want to know what an audit actually includes? Read more: https://exactitconsulting.com/what-does-a-cybersecurity-audit-actually-include-for-your-business/

Reactive IT fixes the problem in front of you. Proactive IT looks for ways to keep that problem from happening in the first place.

Is your IT approach helping you plan ahead, or mostly responding when something breaks? Talk with us about a more proactive approach to managed IT!

What’s the Word Wednesday: Patch Management

Patch management is the process of keeping software and systems up to date so known security weaknesses can be addressed, bugs can be corrected, and performance can stay on track.

For businesses, regular patching is an important part of reducing risk and keeping technology reliable behind the scenes.

Not sure whether your systems are being updated consistently? Talk with us about a more proactive approach to IT management.

Before investing in new business technology, make sure it solves the right problem, not just the newest one.

If you are "just dealing" with any of these, give us a call!