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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [    Data ](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)

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##  [Identifying the Value of Managed IT: Modern Data Solutions](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/identifying-the-value-of-managed-it-modern-data-solutions)

  Monday, 21 October 2019

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There are many reasons that businesses today are adopting various managed IT services, if not electing for a comprehensive managed service agreement. One major reason is that working with a managed service provider allows businesses to do more concerning their data - whether that’s storing it, protecting it, or putting it to use.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Managed IT Services](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1)

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##  [Watch Out for the One Percent](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/watch-out-for-the-one-percent)

  Friday, 13 September 2019

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Do you know the phrase, “Locks only keep out the honest?” The idea is that even though you lock your doors, there is only a thin layer of glass and good intentions stopping a criminal from entering your home through a window.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Major Data Breaches of Q2](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/major-data-breaches-of-q2)

  Monday, 26 August 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/business)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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With data starting to be treated more like a commodity, companies are spending more time and money attempting to secure the data they have. Some organizations aren’t successful. In 2018, over 446.5 million records were exposed, even as data breaches dropped by 23 percent to 1,244. Back in early May we took a look at data breaches over the first four months of the year. Today, we update this list.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)

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##  [“Paying the Ransom” Isn’t a Ransomware Defense](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/paying-the-ransom-isn-t-a-ransomware-defense)

  Monday, 17 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Ransomware has become a favorite attack vector for hackers - after all, for them, it’s pretty much a no loss game. They either get paid, or they move on to their next target. Unfortunately, cyberattackers that dispatch ransomware often do get paid, and these payments can sometimes come from a surprising source: cybersecurity firms.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [The Top 3 Threats Eliminated By Backing Up Your Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/the-top-3-threats-eliminated-by-backing-up-your-data)

  Monday, 24 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Businesses these days practically need to expect disaster, as even the most careful and calculated security practices could result in a data disaster. Some businesses don’t fear for their data enough, and this leads them to neglect planning for threats such as hackers, natural disasters, and user error. As the business owner, you need to stay informed about how best to handle these situations.

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##  [Tip of the Week: How to Keep Your Files Properly Organized](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-keep-your-files-properly-organized)

  Wednesday, 08 May 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Now that we have access to better file storage and management than the file cabinets that we’ve historically utilized, our capabilities have increased exponentially… assuming, of course, that our better file storage and management solutions are kept organized. As this organization is so crucial to successfully undergoing your operations, we’re offering a few tips to help you keep your files in order.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [User Tips](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/user-tips)   [Tip of the Week](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week)

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##  [Does Your Business Have a Sufficient Backup Plan?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/does-your-business-have-a-sufficient-backup-plan)

  Monday, 01 April 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Is your business prepared for any disasters that come its way? If you haven’t considered which threats could cause your operations the most trouble, you need to devise a strategy that takes all possibilities into account. Here, we’ll help guide you through these considerations.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Backup](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/backup)   [Best Practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Tip of the Week: Creating a Database in Excel](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-creating-a-database-in-excel)

  Wednesday, 06 March 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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When trying to keep a lot of data organized concisely, while still keeping it all accessible when needed, a database is an excellent tool to leverage. Furthermore, it can be fairly simple to generate one of your own by using Microsoft Excel. We’ll offer a few steps and tips to ensure you get the most out of this capability.

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