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

"Silent Quitting"

Have you ever noticed a coworker gradually losing motivation and engagement, eventually leading to them disconnecting from the company and doing the bare minimum? This phenomenon, known as "silent qu…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Deepfakes-as-a-Service

"Deepfakes" are synthetic, AI-generated images or videos that replace existing subjects with someone else's likeness—and look realistic enough to fool people into thinking they're real. Deepfakes-a…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Real Story Ransomware Attack: MercyOne in Iowa

The health care sector has proven to be a major target for hackers to deploy ransomware and steal data. One recent cyberattack took place earlier this month and caused hospital-wide outages at one of…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

SonicWall 2022 Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report

The mid-year update of the SonicWall 2022 Cyber Threat Report is here, and it is packed with new and updated information about global cyber threats, rising cyberattacks, and never-before-seen malware…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Connecting "Soft Costs" and Cybersecurity Insurance

It’s no secret that having an internal tech person on staff is less effective than working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In many cases, important cybersecurity tasks fall through the crack…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Cyber Hygiene

We know that maintaining personal hygiene is important to stop the spread of disease and minimize health problems such as cavities, but what does it mean to have good cyber hygiene? The term "cybe…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Location Services

When you enable location services on your devices, do you know what information is being tracked and shared by your applications? It might be time to take a closer look.  In fact, you may be …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Two Types of UPSes

When it comes to IT equipment in your business, you're going to want what is called a UPS—uninterrupted power supply—to protect from power disturbances. The two most common types of UPSes are "on…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Are Cloud Servers Right for YOU?

As more and more businesses switch to cloud-based servers, it can be easy to feel like you're being left behind. But are cloud servers really the right move for YOUR business? The answer can depend o…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Update on Cybersecurity Insurance Premiums

Changes in ransomware tactics, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and more—these are all current trends that are affecting cybersecurity insurance premiums. Chris Cummings, CEO of Pe…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Real-Life Wi-Fi Situation

Wi-Fi has become an essential part of our daily lives, and when it doesn’t work, it can be a big inconvenience. Wi-Fi issues can be caused by a number of different things, from interference from ot…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Working Remotely

Back when many parts of the country locked down due to Covid, many businesses sent their employees home to work remotely. With most homes having high-speed internet these days, this was a viable opti…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Efficient & Secure File Sharing With SkyFolder

File sharing and management is a critical part of any business operation—especially when client information is involved. Unfortunately, many businesses opt for "free" consumer-grade products like O…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Outlook Inbox & Junk Mail Handling | Petra Technologies

Spam or junk filters for your email are great tools, but only if they are working correctly. If you've ever waited for an important email to arrive only to find out it went into your spam folder, you…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Printers

There are many factors to consider when choosing a printer for a business office, such as size, type, printing speeds, wireless capabilities, and even service warranties. However, an often-overloo…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

The Importance of Firewalls

When buying a car, nobody should be asking to leave out the seatbelts, airbags, or anti-lock braking system. It’s a safety issue! Yet we continue to encounter businesses that do not have essential …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Passwordless Sign-Ins

Passwords—even complex ones—have long been considered a security weak spot, as they can be easily guessed or stolen. However, if you are someone who frequently logs into different online platform…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS)

We've covered Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in previous videos, but have you heard about Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS)? CaaS operators sell valuable access credential…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Mimecast 2022 Ransomware Report

Ransomware has emerged as one of the most serious cybersecurity threats in recent years, affecting businesses and organizations of all sizes. The number of attacks continues to rise across the world,…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

2022 Global Threat Report Update

The 2022 Global Threat Report from CrowdStrike is now available, providing information on the latest vulnerabilities, security threats, and intrusion methods. The report highlights the increasing ris…
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