DDOS Mitigation Strategies: Lessons From a Recent DDOS Attack
Last month, huge parts of our internet essentially shut down; from Amazon, Twitter, and Spotify, to Netflix and Reddit. One of the biggest takeaways from the attack is the realization of just how susceptible our fragile internet truly is. The graph below shows just how quickly and to what extent the United States’ internet was wiped out. Understanding how the attack occurred, the root cause, and the best ways to…
Everything You Need to Know About Network Vulnerability Assessments
It may come as of little surprise that security breaches hurt small business much more than larger corporations. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, more than 70% of attacks target small businesses. It is also estimated that 60% of hacked small businesses experience devastating economic hardship, leading many to suffer a complete loss, closing their doors within six months following a breach. While discounting the need for security may save…
What is The Difference Between an Information Technology Audit and a Technology Assessment?
The term Information Technology (IT) Assessment is often convoluted because it is so often portrayed as the simple and easy process of scanning an organization’s existing network. However, this could not be further from the truth. It is important to remember that a formal Technology Assessment is not a Technology Audit. The use of terminology is not just about semantics, but rather expectations. An audit is a required procedure conducted…
Network Security Best Practices: What To Do With A Mysterious Thumbdrive
So if you found a USB Stick in the parking lot this morning, what would you do? What if you found one in the course of your job, in a rental car, or in a “Lost & Found” box in your office? You would be curious to see what is on the drive or inclined to try and locate who it belongs to. What would you consider the chances are…
What To Do After a Ransomware Attack
The topic of Ransomware is a steadily increasing mainstream topic affecting both small and large businesses alike. We’ve discussed some of these common types of intrusions before, this type of malware encrypts your data and holds it for ransom to receive the key, it requires a fast acting user in order to minimize the amount of damage it can cause to your machine or business infrastructure. The aftermath of a…
IT Outsourcing: Outsourcing Disaster Recovery and Other IT Services
There is a considerable amount of time and capital invested by business owners into their information technology (IT) infrastructures; it is often recognized as a vital component and foundation to the future success of an organization. Many hire outside IT service providers and specialists to either supplement their existing IT, or act as a business partner in providing solutions to meet the demands of their company. The level of technical…
Back To School Essentials: Best Tech for College & High School
It’s that time of year again! From elementary through college, the school year has officially begun. What does this mean? That it’s time to get the latest tech to make the daily hustle of class infinitely better. However, sifting through the mountain of options available in the marketplace to determine which is worthy of your dollar can be hard. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best of the best…
Email Security Best Practices: How to Secure Your Email
E-Mail is one of the most commonly used applications in the world. It provides organizations with a quick and cost effective means to communicate and, from inception, it quickly became a necessity most businesses could not live without. However, hackers are keenly aware of this fact as well and continuously devise new creative ways to exploit any possible vulnerabilities for profit. At TSI, we strive to provide our clients with…
Technology in the Workplace: Portable Devices Are The New Normal
The trend of mobility and a more fluid workplace have changed professional environments in a relatively short period of time. Mobile technology such as smartphones and tablets continue to redefine the way we work, because it changes when and where we are able to conduct business. We work from home, take conference calls en route to meetings, and send messages while 30,000 feet in the air. The push to mobile…
Why You Should Employ a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
One of the most common questions I face when meeting potential clients is “Why should I use a Managed Service Provider?”. In order to fairly answer this question, traditional methodologies and misconceptions about what a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is, need to be thrown out the window. The simplest definition of a managed service is that it allows your business to delegate IT operations to a service provider. Complete IT…
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
