The Data Protection Battle, Part 2 – Tend to the Wounded
In Part 1 of the Data Protection Battle blog series, we discussed security measures to defend against cyberattacks. But what happens if something slips through? How do you even begin to control and recover from an attack? The following five sections will show how to: find out what hit you tend to the wounded systems […]
The Data Protection Battle, Part 1 – Prepare for Combat
How do you defend your data? Every day, opportunistic hackers search for cracks in IT systems, target sensitive financial/personal info, and extort companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Small/medium businesses are often among the most common victims (many think they have nothing worth stealing and therefore don’t implement security measures). As the sophistication […]
Ransomware: A Real-Life Monster
The McAfee Labs 2018 Threat Report stated that “the number of new ransomware strains saw an increase of 62% in the previous four quarters. This increase brings McAfee’s total number of identified strains to roughly 16 million.” Cybercriminals continually evolve their methods, so businesses must increase security measures to match. Proactive ransomware protection is made […]
IT Infrastructure in Manufacturing: A Use Case (Part 2 of 2)
We left off with ABC Manufacturing researching their options for the infrastructure upgrade. A Hybrid Cloud solution was chosen over Full Virtualization or On-Premise because it integrates both virtual and physical environments. To transition, ABC partnered with a local “As a Service” company for deployment, management, and support. To fully utilize the existing investment, the […]
IT Infrastructure in Manufacturing: A Use Case (Part 1 of 2)
ABC Manufacturing had a decision to make. How could they effectively allocate their capital IT budget to fulfill their current needs? This blog will explore ABC Manufacturing’s existing infrastructure deployment and performance. Background Information: ABC has two locations, Plant #1 and Plant #2. They are not geographically close to one another. At Plant #1 the […]
Backup as a Service (BaaS)
Iserv Backup as a Service (BaaS) gives you trusted and best-in-class recovery tools on-premises with rich, enterprise solutions in the Cloud. You can backup data securely from any physical or virtual infrastructure to Iserv’s state of the art, largest, most-advanced data center in the Eastern United States. All you need is Internet access, outgoing TCP […]
Ransomware: A Major Factory Threat
Ransomware is a type of software that worms its way into a network, encrypts files, and locks them down until a ransom is paid. These malicious attacks exploit a company’s vulnerabilities by blocking access to critical business data, leading to lost money, productivity, and consumer trust. Phishing emails and compromised websites are the most common […]
How Disaster Impacts Manufacturing Production
What happens to plant production when disaster strikes? Who takes charge to get it back up and running? Whether the disaster is natural, human error, or invasive malware, it causes significant disruption to your product/service cycle. Every minute of downtime is money and customer satisfaction lost. It is the business’s responsibility to respond effectively to […]
Managed IT in a Patient-Centered Healthcare Organization
Technology practices in healthcare have changed. Fifteen years ago, IT meant the guy that came and fixed your computers. Today, the complexity of patient medical information, billing systems, and surgical machinery must be supported by an automated IT network. Additionally, patients are engaged in their own healthcare like never before; from digital fitness apps to […]
Facts About Risk Assessment & Business Continuity
An important question to ask yourself as a business owner: If a disaster event occurred, would my company survive? Hazard scenarios require emergency plans to help your business recover quickly and efficiently, with the ultimate goal of returning to acceptable levels of operation. To do this, you must tailor your Business Continuity strategy to fit […]