Is your organization taking cybersecurity seriously enough? Because the attack on the Colonial Pipeline clearly highlighted the real-world consequences of not doing so. Today we’re giving a brief rundown of what transpired to make sure everyone is caught up. Read more
Managed IT was (and is) an obvious necessity during the COVID-19 crisis. But its role will continue to be relevant once the emergency does finally end — whenever that may be. Many organizations are slowly trying to make the transition back to traditional work environments. And just as many simply won’t, as they have now fully embraced remote working. In both instances, managed IT is essential to have. Read more
Businesses are embracing digital transformation to drive agility and ensure their success in a digital-first economy. This includes adapting to digital technologies like the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) as part of their transformation strategies.
But as these abilities open companies to more interactions and business growth, they also force them to address risk challenges that are continually multiplying. These vulnerabilities came into light during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic when businesses were forced to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives and increase reliance on third-party vendors. This led to sharing important data beyond the regular network, thus increasing financial, reputational and regulatory risks.
This is where digital transformation frameworks can help create a foundation for robust digital security programs that enable you to keep up with the rapid changes faced while transforming the business. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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