Southwest Networks, Inc.

Southwest Networks is proud to be sponsoring an adoption event at the Yucca Valley animal shelter! November 2nd through November 16th we will be paying for a portion of adoption fees as well as fully covering the cost of getting them microchipped. The shelter itself is open from noon to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday. You can find them at 4755 Malin Way, Yucca Valley CA, 92284 Help us spread the word! Tag a friend who’s looking to adopt a pet or share this post! 🐾 Let’s find loving homes for our furry friends before the holidays. #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoptionEvent #YuccaValleyAnimalShelter #GiveThanks

Did you know that the IT industry is not regulated the same way some other industries are? That means you need to be very careful about who you let work on your network. You don’t want someone who does not have any cybersecurity experience to be in charge of protecting your network. 📲 If you need a team of experts that are experienced and qualified to help, book a 10-Minute Discovery Call here to get started – https://lnkd.in/gV9xmXnD #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT #cybersecurity

Is Your Smart Home Outsmarting You? 🤔 Hackers love smart homes! Here's how they sneak in: -Weak passwords -Unsecured WiFi -Default settings Quick fixes: ✅ Strong, unique passwords ✅ Regular updates ✅ Secure your WiFi ✅ Change default settings Like this and want more? Follow us for more tech tips! #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT #cybersecurity #techtip #cybersecuritytip #MSP

🍦 Scoop up some Cybersecurity Sweetness! 🍦 One scoop is sweet, but a Cyber Sundae keeps you safe and secure! Layer up your defenses for the ultimate digital protection. Schedule a call to sign up for a FREE Risk Assessment here: https://lnkd.in/gV9xmXnD #Cybersecurityawareness #MSP #Cybersafe #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT

Tired of bad IT support? 😡Do they take forever to call you back and respond to your requests? 🙄Are you paying them good money to keep things working, but are STILL having constant problems, slowness and other recurring issues? 😱Are you worried they’re not backing up and securing your network? 😵Does your head hurt from having to deal with the hassles? It’s time to cut them loose. You have enough on your plate, dealing with frustrating customer service should not be one of them. 📲Schedule a Discovery Call with our team to find out how you can get a reliable IT department to support you https://lnkd.in/gV9xmXnD #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT

And the answer is… FALSE. 😅 Employees can intentionally and accidentally cause your network to be breached. Disgruntled employees who feel unheard, overworked or are laid off and have access to all the company files could steal or leak data. Happy employees could unknowingly pay a fake invoice or click a bad e-mail link and infect your network. Everyone is a risk! You must properly educate yourself and your team on all of the ways you could compromise your network. If you need help, we are here! Our team will do a FREE Security Risk Assessment so you can finally find out what you need to be properly secure. Book yours here - https://lnkd.in/gV9xmXnD #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT #cybersecurity #databackup

In September, National Public Data, a consumer data broker specializing in providing criminal records, background checks and other forms of data, announced a data breach. 😵💫 Millions of records, including sensitive information like social security numbers, were exposed. Were yours? In today’s blog, we’re sharing what you need to know about the data breach, a tool you can use to find out if you were affected and what steps you need to take immediately to protect yourself. We had a few friends try out the tool, and guess what? Their information had been exposed! 😱 Check it out here - https://lnkd.in/gu73zFPD #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT #cybersecurity

Suit up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Your mission, should you choose to accept it (spoiler: you should), is to navigate the treacherous waters of the internet without falling prey to digital villains. 🦹💻 Forge passwords stronger than Vibranium, master the art of two-factor authentication, and develop a sixth sense for spotting phishy emails. Remember, in this digital realm, your vigilance is your superpower! Join us in making the internet a safer place, one click at a time. Schedule a call to sign up for a FREE risk assessment here: https://lnkd.in/gV9xmXnD #Cybersecurityawareness #MSP #Cybersafe #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT

Curious about the best Microsoft 365 subscription for your business? 🤔 Matt has shifted his recommendation from Business Standard to Business Premium! Watch this month's Cappuccino Chat to find out why! 💻🔐 https://lnkd.in/dt-Z2VRX #SouthwestNetworks #CappuccinoChat #Microsoft365 #BusinessPremium #DataProtection

Waiting for software to update can be a real pain in the you-know-what, but it’s a necessary evil to keep your network secure. The good news is you don’t have to update it constantly, but do you know when you should? In today’s blog, we’ve outlined 5 signs it's time to update your software and how to do it safely. (Yes, you can create problems if you update software incorrectly! 😲) Click here to check it out - https://lnkd.in/gdmiKvJK #SouthwestNetworks #CaliforniaIT #cybersecurity #softwareupdate