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Keep Your Livelihood Safe and Sound, No Matter the Weather

Keep Your Livelihood Safe and Sound, No Matter the Weather

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Winter isn’t over yet, and rapidly changing conditions can put structures, animals, and systems at risk if not monitored carefully. From large-scale operations to smaller properties, North Dakota farmers and ranchers must ensure that livestock and crops are safe, that structures are secure, and that heat is still running and water isn’t frozen.

It’s tough to keep an eye on everything, all day and night. Fortunately, video security and surveillance systems let farmers and ranchers watch over all that they built, invested in, and work so hard to run.

Monitor, adjust, and respond from anywhere. Many farmers head to warmer states in the winter, which might make things more comfortable but doesn’t change reality back home. This is when a security system can stand in as a 24/7 friend to check in and make sure all is well on the farm or ranch.

Temperature and water sensors let farmers monitor things remotely and detect a problem early, so they can fix issues before it’s too late. For example, a temperature sensor can send an alert via phone or other smart device if the furnace quits working. The farmer can act fast and arrange for repairs, even from many states away.

Prevent and deter theft or trespass. Video security and surveillance systems can help protect agricultural assets such as fuel tanks, machinery, outbuildings, holding pens, grain bins, water supplies – anything that needs oversight to ensure safety and profitability. They can also monitor driveways and structures to detect people entering the property.

Remotely accessible tools such as door and window sensors, glass break detectors, smart light controls, and door auto-locks provide many family farmers the peace of mind and confidence that their home and business will be waiting safely for them when they return. With 24/7 support, any disturbance triggers a live security response.

Specialists can scale video systems to meet the needs of your own farm or ranch. Wintertime and all year long, it’s never been easier to protect your livelihood and all that you hold dear.

SRT Voted Best Internet Provider 21st Straight Year in Minot Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards

SRT Voted Best Internet Provider 21st Straight Year in Minot Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards

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SRT is proud to serve the Minot community and, once again, humbled that our valued customers and Minot Daily News readers have voted us Best Internet Provider.  

Your confidence and trust inspire us every day to find new and better ways to serve you.  

The Minot Daily News “Best of the Best” contest gives readers the opportunity to nominate various types of businesses within the region. After the nomination period, there is a voting round. Readers may vote online once per day for their favorite business within the specific categories. Once voting has closed and votes have been counted, one winner and two finalists are announced for each category. 

Thank you to Minot Daily News and your readers!

Scam Alert: Always Think Before You Click

Scam Alert: Always Think Before You Click

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Phishing scams, or emails pretending to be reputable companies like SRT, are making the rounds again. Some of these scams claim there is an upgrade for SRT or SRT webmail, which is not true. As a general reminder, the best rule of thumb is to never click on suspicious emails, watch for misspellings since that is usually a key indicator of spam, and always call SRT directly when questioning if an email is legitimate.

Before you click, check for these 4 Red Flags:

1. The Sender: Does the email address look suspicious or unusual? Check for strange domains (e.g., urgent@SRTalertaccount.net).

2. High Pressure: Does it say, “Urgent Action Required” or “Account Suspended”? Phishing scams use urgent and often threatening language to make customers panic and click.

3. Generic Greetings: Beware of greetings like, “Dear Valued Customer,” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”

4. The “Hover” Test: Hover your mouse over any link, but don’t actually click on it. If the URL looks like a jumbled mess or doesn’t match the company’s legitimate website, delete the email.

When in doubt, contact SRT directly at 701.858.1200 instead of clicking any links. Follow our Facebook page for more cybersecurity tips shared each month.

Cybersecurity Month: Tips to Protect Yourself Online

Cybersecurity Month: Tips to Protect Yourself Online

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Feeling intimidated by online security? You don’t have to! Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s turn that fear into action. With a few simple steps, your online safety will be more manageable. These easy tips will help you feel safer online:

1.Vary Your Passwords

Many people are guilty of using one password for every login they have. However, it is strongly recommended you don’t use the same password for every account, email, and app. Varying passwords limits the potential for someone to access all your accounts if they have gained access to one. There are reputable password managers available that will randomly generate secure passwords. You are only required to remember one password to access the password manager.

2. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication

This simple additional step can make a huge difference when protecting yourself online. Multi-factor authentication can require a text or email to be sent to registered contact information that acts as a second layer of defense.

3. Keep Your Software Updated

Software updates aren’t just about new features; they frequently contain security patches that fix vulnerabilities hackers actively exploit. If your phone or computer are notifying you of an update, especially one with security patches, it’s best to update as soon as they are available.

4. Limit Information Shared on Social Media

As tempting as sharing personal information with your social network might be, hackers can use the information to gain access to your personal data. Security question answers can often be determined by scrolling through someone’s social media feed, like the name of your pet, your favorite sports team, where you like to travel, or names and/or birthdays of your children. Making your social profiles private instead of public can also help protect the information you share on social media.

5. Be Suspicious

When it comes to your personal data, you can never be too cautious. It is best to always be suspicious of anyone or anything asking for information. If you think it seems suspicious, it probably is. This is especially true when it comes to phishing (emails pretending to come from a trusted source), or smishing (text messages that appear to be from someone you know).

SRT Member Service Technician Receives Eagle Award

SRT Member Service Technician Receives Eagle Award

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Scott Schmidtgal, a Member Service Technician at SRT, received an Eagle Award for the Month of September from the Minot Area Chamber EDC. The Eagle Award recognizes excellence in customer service, and the recipients must be nominated to receive this award.
 

The customer who nominated Scott had been experiencing trouble while transitioning from traditional cable TV to streaming with SRT Internet. The nominator stated, “After many years of cable TV, our condo’s contract was terminated, and we were forced to use a streaming service. Scott was one of many SRT employees that installed the service for many senior citizens. He was patient, courteous, and made the transition user friendly. He returned if there was a problem.”

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for taking great care of our customers!