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Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Two-Factor vs. Multi-Factor Authentication

You are about to login to your online banking portal when a notification pops up: "Confirm it's you. We'll send you a text message with a verification code to (***) ***-3563". While this may seem unn…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Ransomware: Revisited

If you think we are a broken record about ransomware, you would be right! We've previously answered the question "What is ransomware?" and have discussed some of the tactics used by hackers to infect…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

How Much Are "Soft Costs" Costing Your Business?

Analyzing the costs of doing business go beyond simple line items like "annual salary" and "electricity." When it comes to running your business efficiently there are more factors to consider. Here a…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Why Should You Invest in Managed IT?

What is the cost versus the value of investing in managed IT? While this might seem like a service to "splurge" on, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Managed IT doesn't only save you m…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Security vs. Privacy: What You Need to Know

It can be easy to interchange security and privacy when you are talking about your personal or business data. Do you know the difference? The bottom line is that you want your private information …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

What is "VoIP"?

Acronyms like "VoIP" can sound like a weird name from Star Wars - but it's really just a simpler way to reference a technical term. VoIP, or "voice over internet protocol," is an option you should co…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

3 Ways To Back Up Your Computer

We've all felt the frustration of losing our work on a computer. Maybe it was due to an innocent mistake, like clicking out of a document before saving, or maybe you've had the unfortunate experience…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Are Your Smart Devices Out to Get You?

It can be exciting to upgrade items in your home to make everything more convenient and connected. Who doesn't want to sit on their couch while controlling the lights, temperature, and sounds of the …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

How Does Petra Help the End User?

Have you ever clicked a link and immediately knew something was wrong? You're not alone! Many of us have clicked the wrong link or have gone to the wrong site and been inundated with inappropriate pi…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

3 Ways to Keep Your Email Secure

Emails are an everyday staple in business life, which means it's easy to carelessly click a link or send a file through an unsecured channel. These thoughtless actions can leave your company suscepti…