Let’s Talk About IT Security IT security and cybersecurity are a set of strategies that prevent unauthorized access to organizational assets. These assets are browsers, computers, networks, and data. The goal of IT security is to maintain the accessibility, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information. IT security blocks the access of hackers, educates your organization and prepares […]
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It’s 2019, and it has become clear that more solutions every day are moving to a cloud based platform. VoIP is no exception. What is VoIP? So what’s all the buzz about VoIP, you ask? The technology behind Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has actually been around since the mid-70’s, but wasn’t released to market […]
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Managed Service Providers or MSP’s are designed to do 4 things for your business: save you money, save you time, save you resources, and save your reputation. That sounds great, but if you don’t know what managed services are, let’s explain that quick. Managed services are fully outsourced IT that takes care of all the […]
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Of Course I Can Recognize Spam! Can’t everyone recognize spam? By definition spam is unsolicited bulk messages sent through email. “Great, I have a definition now, but how does that help me?” Unsolicited, in this case means you have not had any interaction with this company, brand, or person. In other words, someone got your email address […]
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, February 19, 2019 3rd Element Consulting is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named 3rd Element to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed services. As a result, these […]
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Feb
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MSPs protect your organization from advanced threats ranging from hackers to even your own employees. If you have not yet, read what a Managed Service Provider is and take a look into how an MSP protects your organization. This article is about about the more advanced threats and why an MSP is your best option to combat them to […]
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What Does IoT Mean? By now, you’ve probably heard the term Internet of Things (IoT), and may even know that it’s referring to devices that ‘talk’ to each other. From toasters and coffee pots to doorbells and light switches, having devices connected to the web is what all the cool kids are doing these days. […]
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We covered what a Managed Service Provider is in our last article. Now it’s time to take a deeper look into how an MSP protects your organization. Let’s start with what your people notice the most, the PC at their desk and the software that runs on it. Both hardware and software are in need of continual updates and […]
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What Are Managed Services? Managed services is a term that’s thrown around almost as much as acronyms are in IT. So for those of us who don’t know what it means or why it’s important, let’s get right to it. Managed services are fully outsourced IT that takes care of all the headaches you normally […]
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IoT: Security, Privacy & Updating The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a hot commodity. The devices range from major appliances to bike lojack. Your thermostat, door lock, tile on your car keys, Echo, and Alexa, all of them are Internet of Things devices. We are seeing more and more devices enter the workplace as […]