OptfinITy, the DC area’s leading IT provider for small businesses and non-profit associations announced today that the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has named OptfinITy as a 2019 Best in Business Finalist. This annual event recognizes companies who set themselves apart as leaders in the area. OptfinITy believes there is more to running a business than… Read more »
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OptfinITy CEO Michael Drobnis to give cybersecurity presentation at the annual Fairfax County Small Business Forum
The Washington DC Metropolitan area’s leading managed IT service provider’s President and CEO will be presenting a cybersecurity presentation at this year’s Fairfax County Small Business Forum. The presentation will be from 10AM-10:50AM and will cover a variety of topics ranging from how to spot a phishing email to how to secure your organization and… Read more »
Beware of potential spike in fraudulent websites in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian
When a natural disaster or great tragedy occurs such as a massive hurricane or the Boston bombing, your immediate reaction may be to want to help those who are suffering during these circumstances by sending monetary donations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this and take advantage of people’s good will through phishing scams and the creation of… Read more »
How to Stay Malware-Free
In the current technology age, every organization relies on a secure network to ensure efficient daily operations ranging from lead generation and sales to internal functions such as HR and accounting. That being said, if your network is infiltrated with malware, it isn’t just a problem for the IT department; it affects the entire organization… Read more »
OptfinITy CEO Michael Drobnis Featured Presenter at Fairfax County Small Business Commission
The Fairfax County Small Business Commission, which assists in the development of small, minority and women-owned businesses, holds monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of every month that focuses on an array of topics. OptfinITy President and CEO Michael Drobnis was this month’s featured speaker and delivered a presentation on the cyber threats that face… Read more »
Don’t be fooled by copycat Equifax Websites
Predictably, there have been reports of fake Equifax settlement websites in the wake of Equifax announcing their settlement. In order to prevent having your data stolen or your computer infiltrated with malware, it would be wise to take the following precautions: Double-check the website address and the URL. The correct starting point recommended by the… Read more »
How to claim your Equifax Settlement
If you were one of the 147 million people affected by the Equifax data breach that occurred back in 2017, now is the time to file your claim to receive compensation according to a recent CNET article. If you aren’t sure whether or not you were affected by the breach, you can go to the… Read more »
Don’t expose your organization via social media
There are many precautions that you’ve probably already read about that employees can take to prevent putting their organization at risk of a breach. Precautions such as not clicking on phishing emails or suspicious links, or using weak passwords are frequent topics of discussion in the world of cybersecurity. One topic, however, that doesn’t appear… Read more »
Life saving tips for your laptop’s battery
We’ve all at some point in time had to stop working on an important project or playing a fun game because our laptop battery runs out and we’re not near an outlet. Given that at least for the time being, there won’t always be a charging station available where you would like to do some… Read more »
OptfinITy Has Officially Launched it’s Cybersecurity Division
Springfield, VA (June 17, 2019)- OptfinITy, the leading Managed Services Provider of the Greater Washington, DC area has announced the creation of a new cybersecurity division, PerusITy, which will feature HIPAA Compliance Audits, Vulnerability Assessments, IT and Security Audits, Managed SOC Services, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity and Physical Security (cameras and monitoring). “With everything you… Read more »
