IT Network Security Checklist

Protecting business networks is a never-ending job, and one that’s grown exponentially more difficult over the last 10 years. From the uptake of cloud services and mobile devices to the sheer amount of data stored and applications used, networks are more complex and complicated than they’ve ever been. This creates the perfect storm for attackers,…Continue Reading


What Are IT Asset Management Best Practices?

IT asset management (ITAM) is the umbrella term for tracking technology deployments across their lifecycle in an organization and ensuring that the assets are identifiable, accessible, and usable for staff. ITAM covers both tangible and intangible assets. This means that both devices and data fall under the category of IT assets, and both effective management…Continue Reading


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How to Prepare Your Business Before a Hurricane Hits

With Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall on Florida’s Atlantic coast late Monday/early Tuesday, many Floridians are preparing to buy supplies and review their evacuation plans. What should businesses do to prepare? Being prepared will not only save you time and money but could also save your business. From initial planning and crisis management to…Continue Reading


Windows 7 End of Life – What You Need to Know

Windows 7 End of Life – What You Need to Know

Earlier this year, Microsoft® announced that as of January 14, 2020, it will no longer support their Windows® 7 operating system and has replaced it with the Windows 10 Pro operating system. This so-called end of life of Windows 7 means that after January 14, it will no longer be a supported operating system. After…Continue Reading


Financial Institutions and Cloud Computing

Securing critical data in the cloud during this wave of file-less cyber attacks can pose serious security risks when moving from a traditional enterprise data center into a cloud environment. Even in private clouds, financial organizations face intensified risks from having multiple data sets and applications sharing on the same physical services. Banks, credit unions…Continue Reading


Endpoint Detection – Your antivirus won’t catch everything

Does your organization have best practices for how to use technology which include installing patches, computer based training and pushing out anti-virus updates? Does your firm have a threat detection strategy? Perhaps your firm utilizes a layered security approach and because you have never experienced a breach you are at peace with the security of…Continue Reading


Why backing up your data is so important during hurricane season

Being located in Florida, we’re no strangers to hurricanes. Last year saw multiple storms pass by us with Irma being the largest of those. Hurricane season starts June 1st this year and we need to be ready since US forecasters predict that this year’s hurricanes will be worse than normal. The 2017 hurricane season alone…Continue Reading


What is a VPN and why should you use one?

What is a VPN and why should you use one? IoT, SSID, VPN; The tech world is full of acronyms commonly used to refer to technological jargon. Today, we will take a look into one of the most commonly used acronyms, VPNs, and help you get a better understanding of what a VPN is and…Continue Reading


How to make sure your WiFi network is secure

Once upon a time devices needed to be physically connected to an internet connection or even worse- a phone line in order to browse the web. We don’t often think about those dark days since virtually everywhere you go, cordless and wireless connection is available for your phone, tablet, laptop, and even computer. Most houses…Continue Reading


What is a Firewall and why should you have one?

What is a Firewall and why should you have one? One of the first things you are asked when setting up a new network in your home or business is “do you have a firewall?” Now, we often think of a large wall somewhere in cyberspace that helps secure your computer but what is a…Continue Reading


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