Data Security

PC Maintenance & Performance Series Part 3: Importance of a Firewall

Part 3 of our PC Maintenance & Performance series is on the importance of a firewall. A firewall is a barrier that prevents unauthorized access to and from a private network. It monitors network traffic and will identify and block unwanted traffic. Firewalls monitor packets of data and determine whether or not the data is safe.

How do I Dispose of my old Computer Equipment?

We were asked the other day by a customer in Irmo, SC “How much does it cost and what should I do about recycling some of our old computers?” We get this question from many of our customers located in Lexington, Columbia, West Columbia and elsewhere.

What do I need to do if I have Windows 7?

Microsoft’s Windows 7 is approaching end of life (EOL), which is creating serious vulnerability for millions of people!  According to a study with MIT, 978,000 million people in 20 countries had $172,000,000,000 stolen from hackers in 2017 – that’s a lot of loot!  Seras is prepared to help with identifying vulnerabilities, preparing a plan for implementation, and getting your computers and systems upgraded and protected.  Find out what this means for you or your business!

Disaster Preparation for the Homeowner

Seras assists businesses all over the greater Columbia SC area with computer backup and security solutions; business continuity plans; computer, server, and complete network backup systems; and much more. In advance of recent storms, we contacted all of our customers with customized security preparations related to each of their specific networks. How can the average consumer protect their systems, data, and their homes?

Backup Options for YOU!

Backup and disaster recovery plans, networking, and other computer support services are all part of what we do every day in and around Columbia, SC.  Whether you are a consumer with important pictures and personal records or a business owner...

Safe, Free Computer Recycling

Seras works with businesses in the Midlands from Lexington to Sumter and Orangeburg to Newberry.  We are often asked to replace computers and other IT equipment and dispose of the old ones because new laws prohibit dumping electronics into the traditional channels of disposal, including landfills...