Cyber Security
Viewpoint: Manufacturing and Cybersecurity – Know the Essentials
It’s no secret that the security climate on the internet is becoming more dangerous by the day. This is especially true for business professionals in the manufacturing space, where cyber attacks are only becoming more frequent and more costly with each passing year. According to a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, 70 percent of all organizations said that their security risk increased significantly in 2017 alone. About 230,000 new…
ContinuedCyber Security Tips: Outsourcing Cyber Security with a FTE IT Expert
I’m often struck by just how quickly the cyber security landscape continues to advance. Hacks and other types of threats are getting more sophisticated, yes – but so are the tools used to defeat them. Cyber attackers and the businesses they’re targeting are making every effort to stay one step ahead of one another, in a relationship that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. I was talking to…
ContinuedSecuring Medical Devices Means Securing Networks
As the CEO of Technical Support International, I’m well aware of the increased presence of Internet of Things (IOT) technology within the healthcare and medical device industries where approximately 60% of such organizations have already introduced IoT devices into their facilities and by the end of the year, are predicted to climb to 89%. 73% of the businesses that already use these devices, are doing so for patient monitoring for…
ContinuedViewpoint: No business is too small to be cyber-targeted
As someone responsible for managing the marketing communications of one of the oldest and most experienced outsourced IT companies in New England, it’s safe to say I spend a lot of my time writing about the dangers that exist for small and medium-sized organizations in today’s climate. This is true both in terms of how these businesses are making meaningful use of their technology … but it’s especially true with…
ContinuedSQL Best Practices: What the Impending SQL 2008 End of Life Means For You
By now, you’re undoubtedly aware that Microsoft will stop supporting their Windows 7 operating system on January 14, 2020. Much has been written about the need to upgrade to something more updated before that time, as you not only run the risk of compatibility issues with your critical applications and systems, but inaction will also expose your business to a wide range of security threats that you would do well…
ContinuedShould You Upgrade From Windows 7: Threat and Vulnerability Management
At TSI, we have years of experience managing the computer systems for over 160 New England organizations. A large part of that job involves making sure that all software and operating systems being used by these businesses are up to date and secure – something that requires a proactive approach to the task to say the least. A lot of times, updates and software patches are the types of back…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place