The Time Has Come for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2

Software solutions don’t last forever. While patches and security updates can stave off the inevitable for quite some time, it’s impossible to maintain a specific solution forever. Support is eventually cut off, and businesses are left exposed if they haven’t taken the time to prepare. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 […]

Even Small Businesses are Targets for Hackers

Do you ever think of your business as too small of a target to matter to hackers? Some organizations actually do believe this, and that notion is effectively a trap. The thing that all businesses need to keep in mind is that all organizations, regardless of which industry they fall into, have data that’s valuable […]

Be Mindful of “Internet of Things” Devices on Your Network

The “internet of things” is a phenomenon that must be accounted for, as the sheer number of devices accessing networks means that security is always a concern. How can your organization be sure that the internet of things doesn’t create problems? It all starts by being aware of how your organization’s network infrastructure operates in […]

Tip of the Week: Your Phone Can Work as Your Security Key

If you’re like most people nowadays, your mobile phone is currently well within your reach. The fact that most people keep their phone on them at all times has greatly contributed to these devices becoming a part of any given work-related process. One major way is the implementation of two-factor authentication, which we’ll discuss as […]

Cybercrime and What You Need to Do to Protect Yourself

Cybercriminals have been altering and ramping up efforts to steal data for much of the past decade. Once thought to just be a nuisance, now it has become evident that the cost of doing business now includes comprehensive network security strategies, designed to keep threats from affecting your business’ ability to create revenue. Let’s take […]

Enterprise Security for the Small and Medium-Sized Business

Does your organization take network security as seriously as it should? It’s easy to forget with today’s advanced security offerings that the internet is a dangerous place, but the truth of the matter is that you can’t risk your business’ security. We’ll walk you through how your organization can minimize threats to security, as well […]

What Does Solid Cybersecurity Look Like?

Cybersecurity is one of those prevalent issues that you should understand well enough to protect your business and yourself. Basically, as your organization holds more sensitive information, you’ll need to be more vigilant about how you approach cybersecurity. Today, we’ll take a look at the design and practices of organizational cybersecurity and how you can […]

Colleges Have a Lot of Data to Protect

Colleges and universities are part-time homes to more than 16 million people and employ more than 1.5 million more. Most of them utilize the networks set up by the college’s group of IT administrators. If you consider that most people have difficulty keeping viruses and other malware off of their personal computers, opening up networks […]