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WE ARE YOUR IT PARTNER
Net Friends provides a comprehensive suite of services to ensure your technology runs smoothly and securely. Our core offerings include managed IT services encompassing proactive monitoring and maintenance, 24/7 help desk support, data backup and disaster recovery solutions, and cloud computing services. We work with both PCs and Apple devices and support Microsoft and Google environments.
Recognizing the ever-growing threat landscape, we also specialize in cybersecurity solutions such as threat detection and response, security assessments and audits, endpoint security, and data loss prevention measures.
WE ARE A PEOPLE-FIRST BUSINESS
Every encounter with Net Friends is an encounter with people who genuinely care about your business. This is reflected in the over 65 5-star Google Reviews.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS MAKE US EXPERTS
Net Friends solution engineers are advancing with the latest tech innovations. Here are just a few of our certifications:
— CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CySA+
— Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
— PSE: Foundation, Platform Associate, Cortex Associate
— Google Partner
— Microsoft 365 MDAA, M365 Security Associate, MS-100, MS-101,MS-500, MS-900AZ-104, AZ-104, AZ-900, and more...
Navigating the AI Shift: Q&A with Net Friends CEO
Navigating the AI revolution is about building a foundation that lasts. At Net Friends, we view the AI landscape through three distinct layers: how we use it internally, how we guide our clients, and the bigger picture of where the technology is heading for small businesses.
Navigating the AI revolution is about building a foundation that lasts. At Net Friends, we view the AI landscape through three distinct layers: how we use it internally, how we guide our clients, and the bigger picture of where the technology is heading for small businesses.
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Is Co-Managed IT Right for Your Business?
If you have an internal IT team but still feel like technology is holding your business back rather than pushing it forward, you are not alone. Many growing organizations find themselves in a frustrating middle ground, too large to operate without dedicated IT support, but not quite resourced enough to get everything done well. That is exactly where co-managed IT becomes a game changer.
If you have an internal IT team but still feel like technology is holding your business back rather than pushing it forward, you are not alone. Many growing organizations find themselves in a frustrating middle ground, too large to operate without dedicated IT support, but not quite resourced enough to get everything done well. That is exactly where co-managed IT becomes a game changer.
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Net Friends Named to Cloudtango’s Select 100 Top MSPs for 2026
DURHAM, N.C. — Net Friends, a Triangle-area managed service provider (MSP) specializing in proactive IT management and cybersecurity, today announced that it has been named to Cloudtango’s MSP Select 100 list, recognizing the top managed service providers for 2026.
DURHAM, N.C. — Net Friends, a Triangle-area managed service provider (MSP) specializing in proactive IT management and cybersecurity, today announced that it has been named to Cloudtango’s MSP Select 100 list, recognizing the top managed service providers for 2026.
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Do Passkeys Mean the End of Passwords?
Creating a strong password by cramming in a capital letter, a number, and a symbol, that is forgettable. Then comes the reset email, the new password that is just the old one with a 2 at the end, and the whole cycle starts again. Fortunately, a technology called passkeys changes everything, and it is a lot more exciting than it sounds.
Creating a strong password by cramming in a capital letter, a number, and a symbol, that is forgettable. Then comes the reset email, the new password that is just the old one with a 2 at the end, and the whole cycle starts again. Fortunately, a technology called passkeys changes everything, and it is a lot more exciting than it sounds.
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How training Impacts Identity Theft
The art of the digital breach has changed. It is not about out-smarting firewalls and software. Modern adversaries move within authorized channels, using valid credentials to access your business and compromise your systems.
The art of the digital breach has changed. It is not about out-smarting firewalls and software. Modern adversaries move within authorized channels, using valid credentials to access your business and compromise your systems.
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Why Identity is the #1 Target in Cyberattacks
As companies strengthened their defenses by building firewalls and perimeter security, hackers have turned to other means of gaining access.
As companies strengthened their defenses by building firewalls and perimeter security, hackers have turned to other means of gaining access.
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SSO is the Backbone of Modern Business Security
Remote workforces are using more and more apps to complete tasks and remain productive during the workday. Single-Sign-On (SSO) helps secure network access.
Remote workforces are using more and more apps to complete tasks and remain productive during the workday. Single-Sign-On (SSO) helps secure network access.
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Rooted in Purpose with the Triangle Land Conservancy Gala
When Net Friends learned of the opportunity to support the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Force for Nature (TLC) Gala as a Habitat Hero sponsor, we didn’t hesitate. We’re big believers in taking care of our own backyard, and supporting the organizations that protect our natural spaces is simply in our DNA.
When Net Friends learned of the opportunity to support the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Force for Nature (TLC) Gala as a Habitat Hero sponsor, we didn’t hesitate. We’re big believers in taking care of our own backyard, and supporting the organizations that protect our natural spaces is simply in our DNA.
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How to Secure the Best Price for Cyber Insurance
Well-run businesses in high-risk industries have lots of sensitive records & are going to actively seek cybersecurity liability coverage to offset their risks.
Well-run businesses in high-risk industries have lots of sensitive records & are going to actively seek cybersecurity liability coverage to offset their risks.
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Small Business Saturday 2024: Local Businesses We Love at Net Friends
Local businesses in the Triangle we celebrate on Small Business Saturday 2024.
Local businesses in the Triangle we celebrate on Small Business Saturday 2024.
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