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How to boost the growth of your business through IT consulting services?

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In the current era, consultants have become an integral part of businesses success. If we go by the definition, then consultant means a person who offers expert services. Nowadays, companies have started trusting consultants more than ever and especially when they need niche expertise or an outside perspective. With the expert services of a consultant, businesses have been able to save both time and money while boosting performance and professionalism.

With the growing importance of information technology in businesses, nowadays, IT consultants are gaining popularity amongst companies of all sizes and various industries. You should know that it is essential to keep your IT up and running while matching the pace of the ever-evolving landscape requires a lot of time, skill and dedication. At the same time, the professional management of IT is an expensive affair. With the help of an IT consultant, you can manage your Information technology in the best possible way without burning a hole in your pocket.

Focus on core job

No matter the size and type of your company, employees give their best if they only have to focus on their core job. In addition to the core job, managing IT is not always what most business owners like to do. Because of this, it hampers their productivity and consumes a lot of time. Hiring a  company that specializes in IT consultant services will allow you to offload all your IT hassle or services. This, in turn, will boost productivity as all of the employees will be able to focus on their respective jobs. So, instead of wearing many hats, let IT consultant take care of your IT infrastructure.

Professional service

Regardless if you’re handing a small business or Fortune 500 company, you always need highly skilled IT professionals who can keep your IT system up and running. But, as most businesses do hiring a complete IT team is not a feasible option since it affects the budget tremendously. To avoid such situations, opt for IT consultant services by a reliable provider who can manage your IT infrastructure professionally. Check if the provider has completed IT projects similar to your company, if so, then your IT infrastructure is in the right hands.

Get a completely new perspective

Technology can be a disrupting factor not only for the company but even for society. Just because you have seen something done in a specific way for many years doesn’t mean that a different approach can’t be used for doing that specific task.  When you hire an IT consultant service provider, they will implement a completely new perspective in regards to the IT solutions. In the end, you will realize that you have been missing something important throughout these years. IT consultants don’t only offer IT management services but also works as an extended part of your company for boosting your growth and helping you achieve your goals.

Enhanced security

Cybersecurity has become an essential part of all businesses. The companies are making a paradigm shift towards it to avoid unexpected events and catastrophes. Many small businesses think that they won’t be targeted but you should know that 62% of cyber-attacks in 2017 were aimed toward small businesses. An IT consultant service provider will make sure that you work in a completely safe environment by using the best and latest security measures. Also, they keep an eye on the trending safety issues to effectively implement solutions.

If you are looking for the best IT consultant service provider then you should choose Oram Boston without any second thought. We offer world-class IT consultant services at an affordable price so that you can manage your IT solutions without burning a hole in your pocket.

Scam of the Week: Amazon Phishing Scam in Progress

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The bad guys are targeting Amazon customers and tricking them into giving up their account login details, personal information, and even their financial information. They’re sending phishing emails that tell you to update your account information within twenty-four hours or your account will be permanently disabled. Don’t fall for this warning! Cybercriminals are counting on your impulsive reaction.
Once you click the “Update Now” button in the phishing email, you’re taken to a realistic-looking Amazon login page. After you’ve entered your credentials, another form is displayed for you to “update” your name, phone number, date of birth, and address. Then, you have to provide your credit card and bank account details.
After you’ve given up all of this sensitive data, the phishing site tells you your account has been recovered and that you’ll be logged out automatically. You’re then redirected to the real Amazon website without having any idea of what actually happened.

Always remember: If you receive a suspicious email from an online service that you use, log in to your account through your browser (not through links in the email) to check the validity of the information presented. Also, be careful with emails that are seemingly urgent. The bad guys often use a ‘sense of urgency’ to pressure you into clicking as an impulsive response.

Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.

4 Non-negotiable Things To Look For When Choosing Hospitality It Solution Providers

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Does your business specialize in the hospitality field? Then, unlike all of the other industries, your IT needs would be completely different. In the present-day of a highly competitive environment, survival becomes difficult without a proper IT system and its management in place. Often business owners hold the assumption that they can manage the complete IT related tasks and operations on their own, but in the long run, this decision becomes nerve-wracking.

One of the best ways to get your IT solutions from one place and manage it effectively is by taking advantage of the impeccable wide-range of services provided by an IT solution provider. Since you belong in the hospitality industry, you need to opt for the providers who have years of experience in providing the latest services to your competitors.

Years of Experience

If you’re planning to hire IT consultants who have established their business just recently, it is recommended not to do so. Without a doubt, if you go for a start-up or one who is just entering the field, it will be cheaper but, you might end up compromising the skill set required to manage the IT system of your well-established hospitality company. By choosing a completely new IT consultant, one runs the risk of using outdated technologies which ends up wasting both time and money. Therefore, never negotiate on the experience of the IT consultant while searching for the best one.

Pedigree

The other factor that needs to be taken into consideration is whether or not; the IT solution provider is capable of matching the pace with which the industry and technology are evolving. An excellent IT consultant service providing company like Oram Boston will always be willing to offer you the latest technological innovations which are trending in the market. So, how do you know about the Pedigree of the company? Ask the company about their use of technology and understand their approach towards using the latest innovations. These questions will help you in determining how keen the IT consultant company is, for providing the most recent IT solution.

Reputation

If you have not checked what other customers have to say about the potential IT consultant service, then you have missed the most important parameters. The reviews and testimonials posted by the customer on different websites present the real picture of the company. You can also connect with current customers of the potential IT consultant service provider before making your final decision. For doing so, you need to dig deep into the background of the company, know their experience, ratings and reviews, successful projects, achievements, specialization, and quality of service.

Price

Businesses always look outward for ways to shortcut minimize the expenses in operational costs. But, while choosing an IT consultant for your hospitality business, you’ll have to adopt a different approach. At the same time, this also doesn’t mean that you go for the provider that charges higher rates and you end up burning a hole in your pocket. Analyze the investment of money versus the service offered. In the initial days, you might feel that it’s just a waste of time and money but with time, you will see the results and then your opinion will change.

IT services are based on the type of consultant you opt for availing the services for your business. Therefore, always make sure you analyze and research the market to look for the potential IT consultant prior to making your final decision. At Oram, our team helps you streamline your technology systems to help your business grow by leaps and bounds.

Scam of the Week: Watch Out for Fake Video Scams

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Heads up, they’re back at it! The bad guys are using social media messaging platforms and emails to send dangerous phishing links that are disguised as a link to a video. The scammers provoke you into clicking by asking “Is this you in the video???”. Don’t fall for this! They are counting on an impulsive emotional reaction. It’s important to note that these attacks almost never actually involve a video; they’re only creating a reason for you to click the malicious link.

Be wary of these types of messages and any unexpected links, even if it appears to be from someone you know. Cybercriminals often hack social media accounts so they can send these same messages to everyone connected to the stolen account.

Always remember: Never click on a link that you weren’t expecting. Even if the message appears to be from someone you know, pick up the phone to verify.


Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.

The Necessity of Dark Web Monitoring

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Protect your identity and business with a consistent watchdog service

We’ve all read about the constant barrage of cyberattacks on businesses and the nightmare that comes from having your personal identity stolen. There are ways to reduce the odds that your business will suffer such an attack or that your personal information will be hacked. One of the best methods for protecting both your business and your identity as well as that of your family is consistent monitoring of the Dark Web.

What Is the Dark Web?

The Dark Web is just what it sounds like. It’s the shady side of the internet. The Dark Web lays in a sub layer of the internet known at the “Deep Web.” This is a place hidden from conventional search engines where criminals often roam searching for their next victim.

Believe it or not, common search engines including Google, Bing, and Yahoo simply scratch the surface of what is actually available online. Such search engines hunt just .04 percent of the indexed internet. The other 99.96 percent of the web consists of databases, private academic and government networks, and the Dark Web, according to ID Agent, which provides comprehensive threat intelligence and identity monitoring solutions for both individuals and businesses through ORAM Corporate Advisors.

What Threat Does the Dark Web Pose?

Not only is the Dark Web a place that threatens your personal identity but it can endanger your business as well. This is a place where the signature pieces of your personal identity (name, date of birth, stolen passwords, and even social security numbers) can be sold daily to the highest bidder. Everything from your credentials such as email logins, passwords, and usernames can be found there.

With such personal information, criminals can hack your email, your bank accounts, and more. They can open new credit card accounts in your name without your knowledge and rack up untold sums of debt before you’re even aware there’s a problem. The threat of personal identity theft can extend beyond you as well to other family members such as your spouse, your children, and your parents.

The loss of such personal information can be devastating to your business, too. Critical business information such as business applications, email, and other online services can be penetrated with your personal information. Logins and passwords can be changed, business information can be accessed and stolen, and your organization can be brought to a complete halt with the personally identifiable information (PII) bad actors are hocking on the Dark Web. Read the ORAM blog “The Dark Web: What It Is, How It Impacts Your Organization, and Ways to Protect Your Business” for more detailed information about the severity of the threat your business faces as a result of the Dark Web.

Protecting Yourself, Your Family, and Your Business

The most effective way of protecting your PII, your family members’ PII, and your business is through Dark Web monitoring. ORAM uses SpotLight ID, which employs Dark Web ID, to monitor your identity and that of your covered family members. Through leveraging Dark Web ID, ORAM focuses on the cyber threats specific to you and the environment you work in. Our proprietary software continuously monitors the Dark Web and the digital criminal underground to determine if our clients’ credentials have been exposed.

With SpotLight ID, ORAM searches for your personal information on the Dark Web. If found, your data is harvested to protect it from typical hacker sites such as Pastebin. Many such sites frequented by cybercriminals require a membership and credibility to enter. Our monitoring system allows us access to search more than 500 internet relay chatroom (IRC) channels, 600,000 private websites, and 600 Twitter feeds utilized by bad actors.

Furthermore, SpotLight ID executes 10,000 queries daily to help monitor and protect your identity and those of the people you love. We also monitor and source information from hidden theft forums, peer-to-peer file sharing programs and networks, and social media. We can even find compromised data harvested through botnets and command and control (C2) servers.

Be On Alert

If your information is identified on the Dark Web, we notify you immediately. This allows you the opportunity to change your logins and passwords before cybercriminals can take advantage of the information they have. This also gives you time to consult with your business’s internal or external IT team as soon as possible to determine if a data breach or cyber incident has occurred using your credentials. Such monitoring and notification can buy your business the time it needs to change your username, login, and password before cybercriminals can strike against it.

In addition to monitoring the Dark Web for your PII, ORAM will alert you if someone actively targets you or your covered family members’ social media profiles. You’ll also receive instant updates, alerts, and access to your credit from all three major credit bureaus if something changes with your credit or that of your covered family members.

Monitoring of the Dark Web also gives you peace of mind that your identity and that of family is covered. With a team of U.S.-based Certified Identity Restoration Specialists, ORAM will work to completely restore your identity should the worst happen, even if the issue began before you enrolled for coverage. You can take even more comfort in knowing that with SpotLight ID, you have up to $1 million in identity insurance to cover related restoration expenses if needed.

If you are interested in learning more about SpotLight ID or registering in one of our affordable and flexible plans, contact ORAM Corporate Advisors online now or call us at (617) 933-5060. The cybersecurity experts at ORAM are here to protect you, your family, and your business from the threat of cybercrime.

Scam of the Week: Phishing for Instagram Passwords

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If you’re one of Instagram’s one billion account holders, then stay on high alert for the latest phishing scam targeted towards the social media platform’s users.

The bad guys start the attack by sending an email claiming that someone has attempted to log in to your account. The email is convincing with its simple message and familiar design–complete with an Instagram logo and icon. The email message includes a “sign in” link and a “secure code” to confirm your identity.

When you click the sign in link, you’re brought to a completely fake, but extremely realistic-looking Instagram login page. The web address of the login page is the only noticeable red flag. The web address does not include “instagram.com”, and the URL ends with “.CF” instead.

Remember the following to avoid scams like this:

  • Whenever you’re providing login credentials, be certain you’re on the real login page.
  • Pay attention to the web address and be sure the proper domain is included in the URL.
  • When you get an email from an online service that you use, always log in to your account through your browser to check the validity of the message–not through links in the email.


Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.