CSP Status Update & Important Action:  Latest Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak

CSP Status Update & Important Action:  Latest Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak

Another ransomware outbreak is spreading across the world today (primarily in Europe, but starting to hit the United States).  Details are limited, but CSP is closely monitoring the situation.  Please read this important note for additional details: The Threat: This current strand appears to have similar traits to the WannaCry outbreak in May.  Specifically, it […]


Happy 4th Of July Everyone!

Greetings from CSP– As we move into this new season, the “dog days of summer” are anything but slow at CSP.  To the contrary, the growing threat of cyber crimes is pushing us to stay agile as ever.  To properly protect your business, we believe in multiple layers of protection to address different vulnerabilities.  As […]


BREAKING NEWS – New Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak Reported

BREAKING NEWS – New Worldwide Ransomware Outbreak Reported

Reports have begun to pour in regarding a new ransomware infection currently wreaking havoc in Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, and several other countries. This highly sophisticated Russian strain is known as Petya or Petrwrap, and it has been advancing on a scale comparable to the recent WannaCry ransomware infection. However, unlike WannaCry, this strain lacks […]


WannaCry Ransomware: What Happened & How to Protect Your Business from Future Outbreaks

WannaCry Ransomware: What Happened & How to Protect Your Business from Future Outbreaks

WannaCry—Looking Back On June 16th, over 50 people joined our webinar that looked back at the world’s largest ransomware attack, WannaCry.  Our VP of Sales and Marketing, Stephen Riddick, led this educational event in which he described what happened, and what you can do to protect yourself from future outbreaks. First, we’ll explain what Ransomware […]


Microsoft’s Advice on How Business IT Professionals Can Disable SMB 1 Insecurities

Microsoft’s Advice on How Business IT Professionals Can Disable SMB 1 Insecurities

This white paper details what additional steps IT pros need to take to safeguard their networks and systems and why they should leave the newer versions of SMBs alone.   With the recent appearance of the “WannaCry” ransomware cyber attacks, the vulnerability of the 30-year old SMB1 protocol was finally laid bare. Through the use […]


Driverless Cars– Utopian Dream or Dystopian Nightmare?

Driverless Cars– Utopian Dream or Dystopian Nightmare?

For many people, the vision of a world of driverless cars represents a commuter’s utopia, and for good reason. Commuting is costly, not only in terms of time and money but in terms of stress-related illnesses. Despite the fact that people have adapted to hurtling through space at 70 miles per hour while avoiding a […]


13 Tips for Keeping Your Computer in Tip-Top Shape

13 Tips for Keeping Your Computer in Tip-Top Shape

Let’s examine some of the most likely computer issues and quick tips for combatting these problems. I sure do love it when my computer bogs down and slows my workflow, so I can’t meet my deadlines… said no one ever. I mean, honestly, is there a time when we’re not looking for more speed, efficiency, […]


Get the Most Out of Microsoft Outlook 2016

Get the Most Out of Microsoft Outlook 2016

Do you know how to use Microsoft Outlook to its fullest potential? Not understanding how to use Outlook is like not understanding how to do your job. It’s a valuable tool that’s used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Microsoft Outlook is designed to make your workday easier. It incorporates everything you […]


Microsoft Excel 12 TIPS and TRICKS

Microsoft Excel 12 TIPS and TRICKS

ORGANIZATION Keep values separate and in their own cells. Never put values in your formulas.  Anytime you’re trying to make changes to your formula, it will be a lot more difficult if you’ve included values. This is more complex than having formulas that reference and link to cells. COLUMN WIDTH Do this from the top […]


Yammer and Sharepoint: How this Software Relationship is Aiming for the Modern Team

Yammer and Sharepoint: How this Software Relationship is Aiming for the Modern Team

Yammer is now more integrated than ever, so check out what this business social space has to offer. If your teams use Microsoft technology at work, there’s also a good chance they use Yammer, a social media app designed specifically for the workplace: Yammer allows employees to network, share posts and content, comment on topics, […]


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