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Posted on Friday October 26, 2018 | prevention, intrusion prevention system, firewalls, cybersecurity, antivirus
Do you spend hours obsessing about the inner workings of DNS-layer security, intrusion prevention systems, and data encryption? If you're not a managed IT services provider (MSP), you probably don't. Instead, you're probably looking for a business partner to manage those nitty-gritty details for you. However, there's one thing you really ought to know: What exactly are "proactive cybersecurity" measures?
Posted on Tuesday October 02, 2018 | virtualization, virtual machines, vdi, software defined networking, servers, scalability, hyperconvergence, cybersecurity
Routers, switches, modems, gateways, firewalls, servers, and storage devices - these are just some of the many machines you need to build a network infrastructure that enables effective internal and external communications. Even when pared down to serve fewer users, the costs of building a similar infrastructure were prohibitive for SMBs, at least until hyperconvergence came along.
Posted on Friday September 07, 2018 | tips and tricks, software updates, password managers, multi factor authentication, https, encryption, cybersecurity, adobe flash
Avoiding malware and online scams takes a lot of work. You have to treat every email with suspicion, manage a long list of convoluted passwords, and avoid public WiFi networks. Ideally, you follow several other cybersecurity best practices, but many users don't believe they're worth the time. If you're one of those people, here are five ways to stay safe that won't eat up all your time.
Posted on Thursday July 05, 2018 | cybersecurity, it, operating system, risk assessment, risks, software, threats, vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity is an issue that hounds businesses of all types. Sometimes organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here's why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount.
Posted on Thursday June 28, 2018 | business continuity, cybersecurity, data breach, data recovery, tips
Despite efforts to protect your data, some breaches are beyond your control. When an online company with your personal details gets hacked, you have no choice but to manage your risks on your own. These practical tips can help you reduce risks of identity theft and other threats.
Posted on Wednesday June 20, 2018 | cybersecurity, factory reset, hardware, malware, man in the middle attacks, passwords, router, vpnfilter
In May, security experts discovered one of the most widespread malware infections in history. Now, they're warning businesses and consumers that it's even worse than their first assessment. The VPNFilter malware poses a threat to small businesses and requires immediate attention from anyone who hasn't taken action against it.