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May, 2021

Working From Home: More Than Just the New Normal — A New Opportunity

Even before the pandemic, the number of Americans who work remotely had already been consistently growing — and so had the challenges for both employees and employers. Having the right IT support can minimize potential pitfalls and maintain your company culture. When it comes to making the remote working experience beneficial and productive, take advantage of the multitude of options technology offers to avoid some of the most common problems facing telecommuters. Read more

cyber security, data protection, IT, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, remote working, telecommuter, V2 Systems

Apr, 2021

By Erik Briceno

Our Managed Security Services

We’ve posted plenty about the numerous benefits of IT Managed Services. From support services and data protection to network solutions, systems integration and more, an IT managed services provider takes a holistic approach to your technology needs. It’s essentially outsourced monitoring and management of all your cyber security systems and devices.

Today we’re giving readers a quick refresher on the specific types of Managed Security Systems that V2 Systems has to offer. Read more

CMMC, cyber security, Cybersecurity maturity model certification, data protection, IT, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, NIST 800-171, remote workforce, security, Threat Monitoring, Unified Threat Management, V2 Systems, vulnerability management

Apr, 2021

By Erik Briceno

Sticking with remote work? Make these 7 steps part of your new normal.

It comes as no surprise that remote working has seen a sharp rise in recent years, something that was taking place even before the pandemic. However, with so many employees working remotely, every business needs a plan for providing those workers with the IT support they need to do their jobs. Security concerns should be at the top of that planning list for your remote workforce.

As mobile technology and network infrastructure continue to progress, so do the variety of threats to IT environments and sensitive information. That’s a particular concern whenever employees work outside the office — whether they’re teleworking or traveling.

While working from home or other remote locations provides numerous benefits for both the employees and the company, it also comes with increased data security risks. To reduce these potential problems, companies should focus on securing data access rather than the hardware itself — particularly when employees use their own devices.

In order to properly provide the IT support your remote workforce needs, follow these best practices: Read more

cloud computing, cloud security, cyber security, data protection, IT, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, remote workforce, remote working, security, telecommuter, teleworker, V2 Systems, virtual private network, vpn

Apr, 2021

V2 Systems Is Now ITAR Registered. What does this mean for you?

By Erik Briceno

Your organization needs to be ITAR compliant. We can help.

Last year in 2020, V2 Systems became ITAR registered, and we posted an article about what that means for you as a valued V2 partner. Today we’ll cover ITAR a bit more, give you a brief overview over its primary components and explain how your organization can become ITAR compliant. And yes, you definitely need to be compliant. There are stiff penalties if you’re not. Read more

cyber security, data protection, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, IT, IT support, ITAR, ITAR compliance, ITAR Registered, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, security, V2 Systems

Mar, 2021

By V2 Systems

An Offensive Approach to Malware Prevention

When it comes to preventing malware, there’s one key component that has more impact than any other when it comes to keeping your computer, or any device, safe: you. You don’t need expert knowledge or special training. You just need vigilance to avoid downloading and installing anything you do not understand or trust, no matter how tempting.

To avoid malware, the best defense is a good offense. In today’s blog, we’re providing a refresher on how to take a more offensive approach to malware. Read more

cyber security, data protection, IT, IT support, malware, malware prevention, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, security, V2 Systems

Mar, 2021

By Erik Briceno

The Benefits of Cloud Technology Far Outweigh the Risks — Especially When You Have Help.

Cloud computing has been the most transformative technology trend of the past decade, and it’s become a must-have business technology. No clearer has this been made since the emergence of COVID-19 and the rapid shift to work-from-home policies.

There are numerous advantages to using a cloud service provider to design, implement and manage your technology — which allows you to concentrate on your core vision and pursue your business objectives. Companies of all sizes, industries and locations use the cloud. It’s become critical to business success and is now a mainstream enterprise core technology. Read more

cloud computing, cloud migration, cloud security, cloud transition, cyber security, data protection, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, security, V2 Systems

Feb, 2021

By Erik Briceno

A Refresher on NIST 800-171

In a recent article, we wrote about the new DFARS rule and the new NIST “scorecard” system that the rule includes. In order to reach a perfect “score” of 110, companies vying for a government contract need to meet every requirement outlined in NIST 800-171.

In the past few years, we’ve covered NIST guidelines at length. However, there have been quite a few changes since we last wrote about them. For that reason, we’re putting out a quick refresher on the subject for readers who are unfamiliar with NIST compliance, as well as sources for some of the more recent, important updates to NIST standards. Read more

cyber security, data protection, DFARS, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, NIST, NIST 800-171, NIST compliance, V2 Systems

Feb, 2021

By Erik Briceno

IT Managed Services: The Key to Growing Your Business

When you’re running a business, the key to success is remaining focused on your vision and committed to fulfilling it. That’s why it’s essential to keep distractions to a minimum — including the technology your business requires. You shouldn’t have to think about it — you just need it to work.

That’s where an IT managed services provider comes in. Outsourcing your IT tech support can improve your performance measures in terms of cost, quality, service and speed. Look for a provider who will work to understand your company and analyze your needs, then translate those objectives and processes into solutions that span the lifecycle of your entire IT infrastructure. Read more

cyber security, data protection, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, security, V2 Systems

Feb, 2021

By Erik Briceno

Your DoD Cyberscore and You

If you’re a government contractor, you’re probably at least partially familiar with NIST 800-171. Even if you don’t have every detail completely memorized, the vast majority of your cyber hygiene policies should be coming directly from NIST guidelines.

To assist in maintaining compliance with what’s outlined in NIST 800-171, we’ve been guiding several of our contractors with the intricacies of the NIST 800-171 “scorecard.” Supplier Performance Risk System, or SPRS, is essentially a score that reflects the contractor’s accomplishment of the NIST cybersecurity requirements. Here are the basics of how it works. Read more

cyber security, data protection, department of defense, DFARS, IT, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, network security, NIST, NIST 800-171, NIST compliance, NIST Scorecard, security, V2 Systems

Jan, 2021

By Erik Briceno

Should Cisco Umbrella and Meraki MR Still Be Used in 2021?

In an article we wrote as far back as 2019, we mentioned that one of the strongest tools in our arsenal was one that we ourselves at V2 Systems make use of: Cisco Umbrella. We then outlined in detail why we thought it was such a useful utility. But now that we’ve arrived in 2021, do products such as Umbrella and Meraki MR still pair up well with each other?

The short answer is yes — they absolutely do. Because Meraki MR is also technically a Cisco product these days (Meraki was actually acquired by Cisco in 2012.), it integrates seamlessly with Umbrella. They were essentially made for each other. Here’s what Meraki MR is and how Umbrella works within a Meraki network. Read more

Cisco, Cisco Umbrella, cloud computing, cyber security, data protection, IT support, managed security services provider, managed services provider, Meraki, Meraki MR, network security, security, V2 Systems

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Working From Home: More Than Just the New Normal — A New Opportunity

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Your organization needs to be ITAR compliant. We can help.

An Offensive Approach to Malware Prevention

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IT Managed Services: The Key to Growing Your Business

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