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Who is guarding the gatekeepers?

This is a timeless concept from roman times, passed down in popular culture, and can be applied to your business security plan. Companies of even modest size and complexity rely on some form of IT to support their computer systems and data. Although, most companies trust their IT department or Managed Services Provider to include security as a baseline component of their work, how do you verify your IT security is dong what you THINK it is doing? A Vulnerability Assessment is a valuable tool.

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Working From Home Security Risks and Tips

We are all impacted by COVID-19 and businesses are responding by keeping their “doors open” virtually by moving to online sales and using a remote workforce.
Our Chief Information Security Officer, Joe Danaher, has some great tips to make sure your remote workers keep your business safe from cyberattacks.  Joe has spent his IT career navigating HIPAA security compliance and in the past 6-7 years, as the threats from hackers have evolved, staying 1 step ahead.

 

What is a VPN and how do companies use them for remote workers?

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is the safest remote connection.  It creates an encrypted tunnel between your remote device and the servers and files at work.  Windows 10 and Mac OSX have built-in VPN setup capabilities, however, you need a VPN service based on your type of business servers.  This is a nice step-by-step article recently published by CNET regarding how-to for Windows:  https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-setup-a-vpn-on-windows-10/

Joe Danaher, CISO

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