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

Should You Update Your Computer Every Time You Get a Prompt?

If you work in an office or are a business owner, I’m sure you’ve gotten a prompt from your computer to download the latest update. Let’s face it, most people don’t want to take time out of t…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

How to Share Documents Securely

File sharing through email is a frequent occurrence in most businesses, but have you thought about how secure your methods might be? The solution: a cloud-based file sharing method with extra laye…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Cloud to Cloud Backups

Does your backup plan need a backup plan? If you are familiar with or use cloud backups for your personal or business needs, you are already on the right track! Having your backups in another loc…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

What is “Least Privilege”?

Every good information security program is based on three essential principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. One of the most common-sense security methods an organization can use …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

IoT (Internet of Things) Threats

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT) you must be careful to consider the pros and cons. While it can be convenient to control your home’s temperature or alarm system through an app, you ha…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

What is Secure DNS?

Have you ever wondered how the internet figures out how to pull up the website you type in? This function is called the DNS or domain name services, which functions like the "white pages" of the inte…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Cybersecurity Essentials Recap

In today’s business environment, cybersecurity should be a priority for all businesses—no matter the size. Over the past few months, we’ve covered each item on the Cybersecurity Essentials list…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Monitoring and Tracking Behavior in Cloud Applications

When you begin using cloud applications, it is easy to get excited and immediately begin using the application for your business. However, it is imperative to set up the existing security features to…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Patch Management Plan 

Does your business have a patch management plan? If you answered “no” you’re not alone. Most workplaces leave it up to fate, rely on built-in failsafe features (like when your computer automati…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Implementing Perimeter Security

If you aren’t concerned about the latest malware variants… you should be. With record-breaking increases of never-before-seen malware variants being detected every month, it’s more important…