The Network Operations Center (NOC), pronounced “knock,” is considered the Central Nervous System of an MSP’s operations. NOCs focus on monitoring and managing the operations of hardware devices, software operating systems, and applications. They also ensure constant uptime of services and respond proactively to issues that may arise.
IT security is an increasing concern among businesses. They must protect against malware, hackers, employee mistakes, and natural disasters. With these dangers comes the risk of a site outage, loss of intellectual property, leaked customer information, and worker downtime. Fortunately, an IT Security Consultant can protect your business.
Do you suspect an employee is violating company policy? A computer forensics expert can help your company look for evidence of employee misconduct. An investigation will find, pull, examine, and secure data from workplace devices. The expert will preserve the data for a trial so data cannot be destroyed or lost.
The Heartbleed bug is now the newest threat to your internet browsing security. The heartbleed bug affects sites that many users visit every day by potentially exposing valuable personal information to hackers. This bug exploits a hole found in the open-source software that encrypts communications for many popular websites, called Open SSL. Normally, a secure…
Many people browse the internet at work to research topics, complete transactions, use social media, and more. To enhance the website experience, programmers add features, such as videos, slideshow animations, sign-up forms, and search boxes. Adding a feature to a website reduces the visitor’s browsing security by creating a security hole that a hacker can…
Whenever a new technology emerges, there is a new opportunity for cybercriminals to use hacking techniques to exploit users. Every day, millions of devious cybercriminals look for ways to exploit security vulnerabilities in a business network. This allows them to steal data, extort money from victims, send spam, and promote their viewpoint. What tricks do…
As the technology landscape becomes more complex, cybercriminals will continue to develop software to search for vulnerabilities in any business network. Once criminals identify security vulnerabilities, they can use your network to steal information, exploit targets for financial gain, distribute spam to other networks, and promote their agenda. If you think your business is too…
In the early 2000s, accounting scandals upended the financial world. Corporations, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco, hid large debts, inflated their assets, diverted earnings, and manipulated stock prices. These events led to bankruptcy filings and class action lawsuits against the companies, charges against top executives, losses in investor earnings, and job losses among employees.…
If your business operates on Windows computers, be on the lookout. Cybercriminals created malicious computer software, called CryptoLocker, which attacks your computer, encrypts your data, and then demands you pay a ransom. Afterward, you have 72 hours to pay the ransom of at least $200 in bitcoins. If you do not pay the ransom on…
Many companies today no longer operate solely within their immediate geographic region. Some are expanding into new global markets, either by having an employee work from home in another city or by opening a branch office. Additionally, they use their devices in coffee shops, hotels, and airports. Yet when workers use public Wi-Fi, their devices…