The Difference Between a Next Generation Firewall and a UTM Appliance
Data security remains the most critical cybersecurity issue on the map today. It’s now standard to employ some firewall type on every system, most commonly a next-generation firewall (NGFW). However, another multipurpose option is available: a unified threat management (UTM) appliance. With the increasing need for more secure and reliable systems, many companies seek high-end […]
4 New Wormable WINDOWS Flaws Discovered
Microsoft RDP Patches: CVS(s); CVE-2019-1181 | CVE-2019-1182 Windows Systems affected: Windows 7 SP1 + Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 + Windows Server 2012 + Windows 8.1 + Windows Server 2012 R2, and all supported versions of Windows 10, including server versions. Systems not affected: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 Contact us […]
Why Does Your Business Environment Need Redundancy Solutions
Redundancies signify components that need backup. Examples of this can be failures in the Ethernet cable, power supplies shortages or networking card errors. If these backup components are in place, then your business can rest assured that it will not suffer in the event of the primary source fails. The backup components act as the […]
Micro Segmentation vs Endpoint Protection: What You Need to Know
When protecting endpoints from malware or any type of command and control based Malcode (malicious code), many different approaches and techniques are utilized by the software an organization or enterprise chooses to utilize in order to protect the machines in their environment. Different solutions to safeguard endpoints include on-site binary isolation, server-based micro-virtualization, real-time system-isolation, […]
Why Can the Average Cost of a Data Breach reach into the Millions?
A data breach is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in 2019. Countless companies and governments around the world have suffered ransomware attacks and DDoS attacks that have left them helpless to deal with the damage at hand. It’s come to the point that these data breaches can cost companies millions of dollars in damages. There are multiple […]
The Ins and Outs of Network Attached Storage
Whether you are looking for residential or business data storage solutions, there are many from which to choose. What you select will depend upon your storage and accessibility needs, your budget, and your ability to manage your system in-house. What is NAS (Network Attached Storage?) Network Attached Storage, or NAS, is a computer data storage […]
Storage Tiering and Cost Savings for Data Backup and Recovery
No matter where you look, the cost of the newest technology is rising for businesses. While older tech tends to plummet in price faster, the latest and greatest brings such complexity to the table that costs tend to run high. Due to the rising cost, industries are now learning to become more efficient in how […]
Why Are Cybercriminals Targeting Educational Institutions
Last year saw a sharp increase in the number and impact of cyber attacks on educational institutions across the US. While healthcare and financial industries have always been prime targets, cyber criminals seem to be turning more to learning institutions as targets for hacking. It is not just criminals prepared to sell your information on […]
Essential Questions to Ask When Developing a Business Continuity Plan
Developing a business continuity plan is essential in this age of instant connectivity and will give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are prepared for anything. With a business continuity plan, you can ensure that, in times of downtime and power outage, your information and data will be safe and secure. […]
The Growing Trend of Data Protection as a Service
As business needs grow and evolve, so does the level of the services that they require to operate effectively in a technology-driven world. Due to the increased growth in cloud services’ popularity, many businesses are looking to enhance their hosted services to give them access to better benefits such as higher scalability, management, and recovery […]
