104 1/2 W 9th Ave Suite 500

Winfield, KS 67156

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104 1/2 W 9th Ave Suite 500

Winfield, KS 67156

Mon - Thurs 8 am - 5 pm CT

Fri 8 am - 4 pm CT

support@custominternet.biz

104 1/2 W 9th Ave Suite 500

Winfield, KS 67156

Mon - Thurs 8 am - 5 pm CT

Fri 8 am - 4 pm CT

support@custominternet.biz

What Is The Cloud?

Finger touching cloud against blue, digital background

The idea of a “Cloud” can be difficult to grasp. I find that it helps to think back to something we’re all more familiar with – the water supply.

“I’ve Got Backups So I’m Fine, Right?”

Computer showing blurred-out data, with a cup of coffee and stack of books in the foreground

Many times, a small business owner forgets that one of the most valuable items in their business is the data, documents, and other intellectual property created by their employees.  So, by making backups, what you’re really doing is protecting some of the most valuable assets of your business.

Why Website Security Matters

Woman sitting at laptop and looking at a credit card as if considering trustworthiness of the website

It can be difficult to understand what goes on behind the scenes of your website. And all those acronyms like TLS, HTTP, JPG, and more don’t make it any simpler. I’d like to help you understand the importance of securing your website.

“But we’re in Kansas. No hacker wants in our network!”

Windmill against a blue sky

You would not believe how many times I’ve heard this or a similar statement. It’s easy to think that because we’re in the middle of America, somehow that makes us undesirable to hackers. But that’s far from the truth. Hackers want in your network for many different reasons.

Pre-Hacked Smartphones

Smartphone

Everybody likes their smartphone. And there’s no doubt they are great, useful tools for today’s life.

But one of the problems with technology is that all these cool toys create new ways for people to get our information. And when the toys come pre-hacked – well, it’s even more difficult to keep secure.