by Jolera | Jul 2, 2019 | IT News
The impacts of a cyber attack can be devastating, and many executives are now recognizing cybersecurity as a key business driver. A recent report from Radware surveyed executives worldwide and found that security remains a top priority in the enterprise, with 72% of...
by Jolera | Jun 24, 2019 | IT News
The increase of IoT devices and their lack of security is giving rise to several cyber threats, including botnets. Botnets not only target corporate devices but infect home IoT devices like security cameras. One of the largest botnet attacks was the Mirai botnet...
by Jolera | Jun 17, 2019 | IT News
As technology continues to upgrade and change, many systems that are currently in place in organizations tend to become outdated. For example, Microsoft recently announced that Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 will be reaching end-of support. This means that...
by Jolera | Jun 10, 2019 | IT News
Social media is a gold mine for data because so many people use it. About 94% of Canadian internet users have at least one social media account, according to research from the Social Media Lab at Ryerson University. This means your employees are most likely on social...
by Jolera | Jun 3, 2019 | IT News
With the increase of consumer cloud apps like Dropbox and the use of social messaging apps, employees may feel more comfortable using these services to collaborate and work. The concept of BYOD also gives employees more choice in what they use for business purposes....
by Jolera | May 27, 2019 | IT News
Protecting your data is vital to your business, which is why it’s important to back your data up. There are several risks to your data, such as accidental deletion, physical disasters or ransomware. According to Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations...
by Jolera | May 21, 2019 | IT News
Privileged user accounts are used for some of the most critical parts of a business, such as managing infrastructure and providing access to critical data for day-to-day activities. However, because privileged users have great access to your organization, they are a...
by Jolera | May 13, 2019 | IT News
Phishing attacks are still prevalent and organizations are continuously being targeted. According to a report from Proofpoint, 83% of businesses say they experienced a phishing attack in 2018. Phishing attacks are used to steal credentials/data and spread malware and...
by Jolera | May 6, 2019 | IT News
Whether you’re in the office or at home, you’re most likely surrounded by IoT devices. Gartner forecasts that 14.2 billion connected things will be in use in 2019, and that the total will reach 25 billion by 2021. Although these devices help increase productivity and...
by Jolera | May 2, 2019 | IT News
Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 will be reaching end-of support. This means that Microsoft will no longer be updating and patching security vulnerabilities to these products. Without the patching support your servers will be...
