Category: Security

  • OpenSSL v3.0.0 – v3.0.6 critical vulnerability

    OpenSSL v3.0.0 – v3.0.6 critical vulnerability

    OpenSSL is the backbone of secure Internet communication. It has two currently active and supported development branches: version 1.1.1 and version 3.0.   It has recently been discovered that all current versions of OpenSSL 3 (3.0.0 through the current 3.0.6) have a critical security vulnerability, and must be upgraded to a new version immediately.   […]

  • What You Need to Know About Server Security in 2021

    What You Need to Know About Server Security in 2021

    How often do you check your event log monitor for potential security breaches? Did you know that many potential security breaches, events, and other problems are logged to event logs? Unfortunately, even the most skilled IT professionals have a hard time making sense of what to watch for that could indicate security issues or even […]

  • Why Use Active Directory Security to Improve Your Server Security?

    Why Use Active Directory Security to Improve Your Server Security?

    How do you secure your network servers, laptops, desktops, and workstations? A good starting point is to have a checklist of how to enable security features on these devices. You also need to enable a server monitoring service to track specific events and generate event logs.   Yet, your security tasks are never done. You […]

  • Active Directory Security Best Practices Includes Monitoring for Signs of Compromise

    Active Directory Security Best Practices Includes Monitoring for Signs of Compromise

    Fun Fact: Most types of network and computer compromises could have been discovered much sooner if the organization had enabled proper event log monitoring using an appropriate server monitoring solution that alerted them to the issue. Without such a software application or not taking the time to configure it correctly, it takes much longer to […]

  • Why Full Reporting Capabilities for Your Databases and Files Are Helpful

    Why Full Reporting Capabilities for Your Databases and Files Are Helpful

    Do you know what files your employees access to? Do you know when they create new files? How about when they copy, move, or delete files? How confident are you that your databases are safe and secure from potential intrusions?   These are the types of questions any business owner should ask themselves, especially now. […]

  • Supply Chain Safety – Our Measures

    Supply Chain Safety – Our Measures

    The IT world has been in shock as we’ve all learned about the Solarwinds hack (UPDATE: And now also the Kaseya hack).  Network and server monitoring software inhabits a special niche where it often has full access to the servers and devices on the network in order to monitor all internal resources.  Because of this […]

  • Help Your IT Staff Identify Security Breaches with a Cybersecurity Training Plan

    Help Your IT Staff Identify Security Breaches with a Cybersecurity Training Plan

    In today’s digital age, having secure data solutions is essential for improving data loss prevention. Part of this solution should also include a cybersecurity training plan for your IT staff. Many companies make the mistake of pricing the tools to help prevent data breaches but never take the time to ensure their employees are properly […]

  • Data Breach Detection Measures Include Using a Data Loss Prevention System

    Data Breach Detection Measures Include Using a Data Loss Prevention System

    The network security basics for your organization should include some type of data breach detection tools. Data breaches are on the rise in recent years, including stealing personal information about employees and customers. From credit card numbers to social security numbers and pay records, hackers have stolen a wide range of data from businesses of […]

  • Email Security Risks: Why You Need a Cyber Security Plan

    Email Security Risks: Why You Need a Cyber Security Plan

    Even though technology has advanced significantly over the past few decades, hackers and cybercriminals still target large volumes of email messages daily. Some of the biggest types of things that get sent through email include malware, ransomware, trojans, and viruses.   These things are often disguised in some sort of “friendly” email message, an embedded […]

  • How to Prevent, Detect, and Remove Spyware

    How to Prevent, Detect, and Remove Spyware

      Spyware is a type of malware that hides deep inside your computer. Unlike more visible types of malware, spyware lets you go about your tasks while secretly recording information—especially passwords and other sensitive credentials. Since spyware is difficult to notice, both home users and system administrators need to prioritize its prevention and detection. Thankfully, […]