West County Computers

West County Computers West County Computers provides managed IT services and cyber security services for businesses in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Placer, and Nevada Counties.

West County Computers provides managed IT services, business computer services, cyber security, & residential computer services in Santa Rosa & Sonoma County, CA. Our business computer services manages your IT network to help you achieve perfect office functionality & improve overall productivity. Our computer security services protect small- and medium-sized businesses, who are the prime target f

or cyber attacks because they are often less secure. Our residential service fixes software & hardware issues with your computer or laptop.

The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You - MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thin...
05/30/2026

The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You - MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in. After you sign in, your browser keeps you logged in using a session token (often stored as a cookie). It’s the digital version of a wristband at an event: once you’ve been checked, the wristband proves…

MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in.After you sign in, your browser keeps you logged in using a session token (often stored as a cookie). It’s the digital version of a wristband at an event: once you’ve been checked, the wristban...

The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room - The most dangerous thing in a server room ...
05/25/2026

The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room - The most dangerous thing in a server room is often the phrase, “Don’t touch that.” It’s usually said with a half-joke and a grimace. It refers to the old box that “still works”, runs something important, and has survived so many fixes and workarounds that nobody feels confident changing it anymore. That’s legacy debt. Not…

The most dangerous thing in a server room is often the phrase, “Don’t touch that.”It’s usually said with a half-joke and a grimace. It refers to the old box that “still works”, runs something important, and has survived so many fixes and workarounds that nobody feels confident changing i...

“Clean Desk” 2.0: Securing Your Home Office from Physical Data Leaks - In the traditional office, a “Clean Desk” policy ...
05/05/2026

“Clean Desk” 2.0: Securing Your Home Office from Physical Data Leaks - In the traditional office, a “Clean Desk” policy was a simple habit: shred the sensitive stuff, lock it away, and don’t leave passwords where someone can see them. In 2026, the same idea still matters but the “desk” has changed. For many teams, the home office is now the default workspace, and that means physical…

In the traditional office, a “Clean Desk” policy was a simple habit: shred the sensitive stuff, lock it away, and don’t leave passwords where someone can see them.In 2026, the same idea still matters but the “desk” has changed. For many teams, the home office is now the default workspace, ...

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home - At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movi...
04/30/2026

The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home - At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movie hacks. They look like stepping away from your laptop during a delivery, or leaving it unlocked while you grab something from another room. Those ordinary moments, repeated over time, are how work devices end up exposed. A remote work security checklist focuses on simple, practical controls…

At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movie hacks. They look like stepping away from your laptop during a delivery, or leaving it unlocked while you grab something from another room.Those ordinary moments, repeated over time, are how work devices end up exposed.A remote work securit...

The 2026 Guide to Uncovering Unsanctioned Cloud Apps - If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with ...
04/25/2026

The 2026 Guide to Uncovering Unsanctioned Cloud Apps - If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with a policy. Start with your browser history. The cloud environment most businesses actually use rarely matches the one shown on the IT diagram. It’s built through countless small shortcuts: a “just this once” file share, a free tool that solves one problem faster, a…

If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with a policy. Start with your browser history.The cloud environment most businesses actually use rarely matches the one shown on the IT diagram. It’s built through countless small shortcuts: a “just this once” file share, a free to...

Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan - Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build. In ma...
04/20/2026

Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan - Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build. In many cases, it begins days, or even weeks, before encryption, with something mundane, like a login that never should have succeeded. That’s why an effective ransomware defense plan is about more than deploying anti-malware. It’s about preventing unauthorized access from gaining traction. Here’s a five-step…

Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build.In many cases, it begins days, or even weeks, before encryption, with something mundane, like a login that never should have succeeded.That’s why an effective ransomware defense plan is about more than deploying anti-malware. It’s about preven...

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk - You invested in a great firewall, trained your ...
03/25/2026

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk - You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s security? Your cloud hosting provider? The SaaS tool your marketing team loves? Each vendor is a digital door into your business. If they leave it unlocked, you are also vulnerable. This is the…

You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s security? Your cloud hosting provider? The SaaS tool your marketing team loves? Each vendor is a digital door into your business. If they leave it unlocked, you are also ...

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding - Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t l...
03/20/2026

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding - Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards messages, and they can still access the project management tool, cloud storage, and customer database. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a daily reality for many small businesses that treat offboarding as an…

Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards messages, and they can still access the project management tool, cloud storage, and customer database. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a daily reali...

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake - Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agili...
03/15/2026

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake - Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the cloud.” But once the initial migration wave settled, the challenges became apparent. Some workloads thrive in the cloud, while others become more complex, slower, or more expensive. The smart strategy for 2026 is a pragmatic…

Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the cloud.” But once the initial migration wave settled, the challenges became apparent. Some workloads thrive in the cloud, while others bec...

Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026 - AI chatbots can answer questions. But now pict...
03/05/2026

Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026 - AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some far-off future. It’s where things are headed in 2026 and beyond, as AI shifts from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous agents. This next wave of AI is called “Agentic AI.”…

AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically. This isn’t some far-off future. It’s where things are headed in 2026 and beyond, as AI shifts from reactive tools to proactive, autonomous agents....

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4863 Old Redwood Highway, Suite H
Santa Rosa, CA
95403

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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