BIM, CAD, Cloud Storage? Common Information Technology Challenges for Engineering Firms
From remote workforces to identifying new ways to collaborate with project partners, engineering firms have seen an explosion in the use of technology in the last few years. For many, this rapid growth has led to challenges in managing and protecting new data and systems that were likely unfamiliar just 10 years ago.
Simple Ways to Secure Your Passwords
Simple Ways to Secure Your Passwords The ways in which technology has grown in the last several decades have revolutionized the ease with which we live our lives. Unlike 20 years ago, when you had to wait for what seemed like an eternity for your clunky desktop computer to boot up just so you could […]
Emergency Preparedness: Data Breach Protocol
Emergency Preparedness: Data Breach Protocol When it comes to data breaches, there are plenty of things to consider. This is especially the case because cyber-crimes have drastically increased in recent years, leaving businesses of all sizes as vulnerable as ever. While there is no way to totally avoid data breaches, there are plenty of things […]
How Managed Cybersecurity Gives Your Business an Edge
How Managed Cybersecurity Gives Your Business an Edge Today’s ever-advancing technology has changed how many companies, large and small and in all industries, do business today. It has made daily processes more efficient and cost-effective and has enabled employees to be more productive. However, it has also enabled hackers, scammers and cybercriminals to take advantage […]
Recommendations for Hardening Key Management Systems
Recommendations for Hardening Key Management Systems To protect a business from faulty security, there are methods for hardening the security, which means identifying excess network use that could be a threat to the business, and monitoring the security patches. An organization with key management systems easily manages all the cryptographic keys within its cryptosystem. Key […]
Top Cybersecurity Threats To Be Wary of In 2021
Top Cybersecurity Threats To Be Wary of In 2021 The threat of cyberattacks is prominent not only to individuals, but to businesses as well, especially now. As more people work online, hackers are targeting more businesses, with an increasing number of techniques to circumvent the cybersecurity measures in place. As with any technology, there are […]
Part II: Patch Management
Part II: Patch Management Patch management is a cybersecurity discipline that involves the acquisition, testing, and installation of new codes to administered computer systems. Examples of basic patch management tasks include installing security updates, figuring out which patches are appropriate for specific systems, and performing system installations. It is a vital tool for organizations because […]
Part I: Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing
Part I: Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing A SecurityMetrics study found out that it took about 166 days for attackers to breach an organization after detecting vulnerabilities. Once the attackers managed to compromise the systems, they could harvest sensitive data for about 127 days until those breaches were finally detected. One of the easiest means […]
How MSPs Maintain the Latest Trends in IT Security
How MSPs Maintain the Latest Trends in IT Security The biggest technological threat for decades has been cybersecurity, and it has progressed along with the improvement of technology. Cybercriminals are relentless when it comes to getting through the layers of security that you have put into place to protect your personal, or business information. […]
Why Cybersecurity Training is Critical for Your Remote Workforce
Why Cybersecurity Training is Critical for Your Remote Workforce Due to COVID-19, employees from all kinds of industries are now working remotely, which means business owners need to make major changes to their working protocol for employees. While cyber security is always important, you’ll find that your business will face a larger number of cyber […]