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

Secure VPN

When browsing the internet on various networks, you want to make sure your traffic is safe and private—especially when it comes to activities like mobile banking or accessing sensitive information.…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Working with a Trusted Partner to Manage and Monitor Your Network

As cyberattacks have increased in number and sophistication, many small businesses no longer have the time or resources to address security issues effectively. That’s why it can be essential to …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Incident Response Roles and Responsibilities

In a team sport, such as basketball or football, each player knowing their role—and their teammates’ roles—in a high-stakes situation can be the difference between winning and losing. In the…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Incident Response Procedures

If a cyber security incident strikes your organization, it's best to already have a plan in place. In our last video, Chris went over the importance of having an incident response policy to outline s…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Incident Response Policy

When you’re driving with your family, it’s good practice to have an emergency kit in your vehicle and go over the plan in case of an incident. If anything happens, the whole family knows what to …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Vulnerability Management Program

Software applications like Teams, Zoom, Dropbox, and QuickBooks (to name just a few) are popular tools to help businesses run smoothly, from day-to-day operations to industry-specific projects. H…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Vulnerability Analysis & Resolution Strategy

Vulnerability analysis and management is a fundamental part of determining an organization’s overall risk—and it plays a major role in recognizing current and potential weaknesses. This proact…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

SD-Wan (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)

SD-WAN (or Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a technology that uses Software-defined networking (SDN) concepts to provide software-based control over a wide area network connection (WAN). For…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Facebook

You've probably seen the posts circulating on Facebook that say, "My account got hacked!" or "Don't accept this friend request from me, it's a fake account!" In the first instance, enabling two-f…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Petra Care Premium Plan

At Petra Technologies, we provide our clients with comprehensive managed IT services that meet their companies' needs. Of our service plans, Petra Care Premium goes the extra mile with a monthly …
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Petra Care Standard Plan

The size of your business can be a big factor when it comes to finding the right managed services provider; smaller organizations typically need a lighter touch, while larger businesses often require…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Petra Care Connect Plan

For businesses that don’t have a traditional server or have remote staff scattered in different locations, comprehensive IT services can be a little more tricky. That’s why we created the Petr…
Petra Technologies, Inc.
(503) 363-2693
4.9/5 based on 7 Reviews

Petra Co-Managed Plan

When it comes to choosing a managed services provider, there are a lot of factors to consider. What size is your business? Do you have an in-house IT staff member or team? How much support or managem…
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 …
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