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

Group Policy Objects and Active Directory

When it comes to cybersecurity, it is not an exaggeration to say that a simple user error can open a gateway for a cyber attack on your business or organization. For example, an employee could click …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Cleaning Up Unused Programs

Although it’s a little early to be spring cleaning, it is generally a good idea to “clean up” the unused programs and applications in your digital home, such as a computer or a work phone. E…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

SIEM vs. EDR

Now that we’ve covered Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in previous videos, you might be wondering which solution is best for your busines…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)

When it comes to protecting the security of your business, having accurate, complete, and accessible data is crucial for identifying potentially malicious activity. That’s where Security Incident a…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

System Auditing

While the word “audit” or “auditing” can have a negative connotation (hello IRS!), auditing can be a proactive cybersecurity strategy. In fact, system auditing is #13 on Petra Tech’s Cybers…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Identifying Digital Assets

As the world becomes increasingly digital, businesses are relying on more and more digital assets to operate. From website content and social media accounts to customer data and company records, digi…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

The Visitor Program

Does your place of work have a policy for when visitors arrive? Whether your business deals with walk-ins, vendor deliveries, or client meetings, it is a good idea to keep a record of all visitors. …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Clean Desk Policy

When it comes to data security, managed IT firms (like Petra Technologies) are typically focused on the security of digital assets and what you might do online to compromise security – actions like…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Here's What You Need To Know About Phishing

As technology advances, more private and business data is stored on digital devices and the internet To properly keep those assets secure, it is also important to be aware of the advancements of cybe…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Internal Policy for Data Retention

When your business or organization experiences a breach of security or loss of data, how soon can your business get back up and running? If you are prepared enough to have backups of your data… how…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Employee Training on the Privacy Policy

Now that you know the importance of having a company internal privacy policy what is the next step? Tell people about it! Specifically, informing employees that the policy exists, and what …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Internal Privacy Policy

One of the first things you can do when going into business (and consequently, #1 on our Cybersecurity Essentials Checklist) is to create an internal privacy policy. As the name suggests, the inte…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

The Cybersecurity Essentials

When you consider the necessary cybersecurity essentials and steps you take to protect your business from ransomware and hackers, how many can you name? Are you thinking about private wifi? Dat…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Security Cameras

Security cameras—especially wireless ones—have become a crucial element in ensuring the safety of your home or business. However, as with any internet-enabled technology, they can be vulnerab…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Recapping a Cybersecurity Article from Forbes

Here at Petra Technologies, we could talk all day about the importance of cybersecurity for your business or organization. So when a company like Forbes makes a contribution to this space, we want to…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Keeping Your Mobile Device Secure

In today's world, mobile devices are so much more than just communication tools; they hold all our important information, including bank account details, personal photos, and business emails. Man…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

How to Check if a Healthcare Agency Has Been Breached

If you've been getting more spam emails recently, you might've been one of the thousands of people whose personal information was stolen in a recent hack of a larger company—such as the NBA or Ferr…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Network Security in Your Home

A recent CNET article (linked here: https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/stop-home-network-hackers-top-10-tips-to-protect-your-wi-fi-security/) cites that in 2021, “internet crime cost Americans…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Threat Intelligence

While it’s clear that cyber threats and the motivations behind them are evolving quickly, the tools and techniques of bad actors are not. This is where threat intelligence comes in. Threat intel…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

2023 Cyber Insurance Update

As the threats of ever-evolving cybercrime continue to grow, so does the need for businesses to stay informed and adequately protected against these risks. Because of this, cyber insurance has bec…
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