Blogs and Articles

Local Portland Cyberattacks: Why Your Business Needs Cybersecurity

In this month of spooky nights and ghost tales, there is something that is even scarier to business owners: Portland cyberattacks. Unlike the message that a vengeful ghost will write on your bathroom mirror, a cyberattack can have long-lasting repercussions for the...

End-of-Year Planning Checklist for Business

Every business owner can use an end-of-year planning checklist. The end of Q4 can catch many of us unawares. Sure, we knew it was coming, but it’s now? Let’s make it easier. The end of the year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year done and to plan...

The Importance of Secure Data Backup

Data backups are an essential part of keeping business information safe and secure from threat actors. When so much of our business lives revolve around data and personal information, data protection is more important than ever. Whether it’s personal files, business...

Common Tech Terms You Should Know

Technology is always changing and evolving quickly. It can be difficult to keep up with everything a user needs to know. This handy guide is meant to be a quick reference for any tech terms that might be new to you. Bolded terms within definitions are found elsewhere...

Common Tech Problems and How to Fix Them

SpireTech is always here to help – but if you want to save time and skip a ticket, we have compiled some common tech problems and issues we’ve noticed among our clients. Don’t worry, we’re still here for you. The issues below are simple to resolve. We want you to have...

2021 Note from SpireTech’s President

Jan 5, 2021

2020 was a year of fairly...

MSP Security: Does Your MSP Protect You and Themselves?

Dec 28, 2020

To effectively monitor and manage their client’s systems MSPs (Managed service providers) often establish remote connections to all their client’s networks. Unfortunately, those multiple connections make MSPs a prime target for ransomware and hacking.

Our 4 Steps to Save On IT Costs

Dec 28, 2020

If your business relies on technology tools, it is important to have a plan for what to do if they fail. At Spire Tech, we can work with you to develop and implement Disaster Recovery Plans to ensure that when catastrophe happens, you are prepared.

How To Layer Your Cybersecurity Approach With Employee Training

Dec 21, 2020

Cybersecurity is not something you want to slack on. Too many companies think that installing a suite of antivirus and anti-malware software is enough to protect them from malicious attackers, but in the world of phishing scams and social engineering attacks, that just isn’t enough.

Disaster Recovery Planning Can Save Your Business

Dec 10, 2020

Client Success Story: Microsoft 365

Dec 10, 2020

Our Client, a local Non-Profit here in Portland, Oregon, wanted to consolidate their IT infrastructure and move to a fully remote work model. Though they already had Microsoft 365, they knew they were underutilizing it and paying for multiple redundant services.