With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to select a new PC or laptop that will meet your needs and perform reliably over the next few years. You may be familiar with the terms “business class” and “consumer grade” hardware but are not entirely certain of the differentiators. We have provided an […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shutterstock_1445581070-scaled.jpg14112560Phil Bartonhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngPhil Barton2022-12-02 20:15:002022-12-02 17:39:22Business Class vs Consumer Grade Hardware
August 1, 2022 – Go West IT is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Hynek to the role of President. In this new role, Tom will oversee daily operations, service and product development, as well as facilitate continued collaboration and growth of the Go West IT team. Since joining Go West IT in 2017, […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MicrosoftTeams-image-34.jpeg13311000Cassidy McDuffeehttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngCassidy McDuffee2022-08-01 15:00:002022-07-29 17:23:01Announcing Tom Hynek as President of Go West IT
Did you know that every business is at risk for a cyberattack? The only difference is how much risk and what impact it will have to your customers and employees. No matter the extent to which your business is at risk, all organizations should be aware of the potential dangers and take measures to mitigate […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_636764701.jpg6801000David Lewienhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngDavid Lewien2021-03-31 19:15:002021-03-31 15:21:04Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail to Address Cyber Risk & What to do about it
It was not that long ago that cyber insurance was something only purchased by large companies with a heavy reliance on data processing. Today, cyber insurance is something that many small businesses carry, and every small business should consider. If a business has the support of a cyber insurance carrier it creates a safety net […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_1815224501-scaled.jpg15492560David Lewienhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngDavid Lewien2021-03-05 18:30:002022-11-04 14:51:31Cyber Insurance – What You Should Know About Cyber Risk
What is an incident response plan? Cyber incidents are on the rise. This has been true and will continue to be true for the foreseeable future. It is important to have a solid incident response plan, regardless of the size of your organization. An incident response plan includes six key components: Preparation Identification Containment Eradication/Remediation […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Go-West-10th-Anniversary.jpg180180David Lewienhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngDavid Lewien2020-10-29 18:40:182021-01-29 17:51:33Every business should develop an Incident Response Plan
Most businesses have a business continuity plan (BCP). These plans range from well documented and routinely tested, to rough ideas about how a business will cope with unforeseen circumstances. Every single business in America has now grappled with how to continue operations during the COVID-19 crisis and it has changed BCPs forever. I now challenge business […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Go-West-10th-Anniversary.jpg180180David Lewienhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngDavid Lewien2020-08-06 20:22:252020-08-24 16:12:10Continuation vs. Adaptation: A New Approach to Achieve your Purpose
Go West IT started business ten years ago today. I remember the day very well. The similarities between then and now are striking. We were faced with many unknowns. We watched cashflow very closely. We innovated and adapted quickly. Most importantly, we focused on taking care of customers and employees. We knew there would be challenges and we knew we would rise […]
https://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Go-West-10th-Anniversary.jpg180180David Lewienhttps://www.gowestit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GoWest_LckUp_Horiz_Final_Website-header.pngDavid Lewien2020-05-15 10:30:212020-08-24 16:13:31Go West IT’s 10 Year Anniversary
Businesses are rapidly shifting to work from home strategies in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Many are already adept at working from home and have strategies in place to protect networks, endpoints, and systems. They have proven policies in place to keep tabs on business IT assets and ensure that systems are constantly patched […]
Business Class vs Consumer Grade Hardware
With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to select a new PC or laptop that will meet your needs and perform reliably over the next few years. You may be familiar with the terms “business class” and “consumer grade” hardware but are not entirely certain of the differentiators. We have provided an […]
Announcing Tom Hynek as President of Go West IT
August 1, 2022 – Go West IT is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Hynek to the role of President. In this new role, Tom will oversee daily operations, service and product development, as well as facilitate continued collaboration and growth of the Go West IT team. Since joining Go West IT in 2017, […]
Penetration Testing Vs Vulnerability Scanning
Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail to Address Cyber Risk & What to do about it
Did you know that every business is at risk for a cyberattack? The only difference is how much risk and what impact it will have to your customers and employees. No matter the extent to which your business is at risk, all organizations should be aware of the potential dangers and take measures to mitigate […]
Cyber Insurance – What You Should Know About Cyber Risk
It was not that long ago that cyber insurance was something only purchased by large companies with a heavy reliance on data processing. Today, cyber insurance is something that many small businesses carry, and every small business should consider. If a business has the support of a cyber insurance carrier it creates a safety net […]
Every business should develop an Incident Response Plan
What is an incident response plan? Cyber incidents are on the rise. This has been true and will continue to be true for the foreseeable future. It is important to have a solid incident response plan, regardless of the size of your organization. An incident response plan includes six key components: Preparation Identification Containment Eradication/Remediation […]
Continuation vs. Adaptation: A New Approach to Achieve your Purpose
Most businesses have a business continuity plan (BCP). These plans range from well documented and routinely tested, to rough ideas about how a business will cope with unforeseen circumstances. Every single business in America has now grappled with how to continue operations during the COVID-19 crisis and it has changed BCPs forever. I now challenge business […]
Go West IT’s 10 Year Anniversary
Go West IT started business ten years ago today. I remember the day very well. The similarities between then and now are striking. We were faced with many unknowns. We watched cashflow very closely. We innovated and adapted quickly. Most importantly, we focused on taking care of customers and employees. We knew there would be challenges and we knew we would rise […]
Remote Workforce Security – Practical Guidance for Rapid Change
Businesses are rapidly shifting to work from home strategies in response to the current COVID-19 situation. Many are already adept at working from home and have strategies in place to protect networks, endpoints, and systems. They have proven policies in place to keep tabs on business IT assets and ensure that systems are constantly patched […]