Today’s cybersecurity landscape is changing at a pace we’ve never seen before, and the ability for companies of all sizes to keep up is becoming increasingly difficult.
So that begs the question, and one that myself and my colleagues get very frequently, why would we outsource our security?
There are so many reasons why companies should very seriously consider enhancing what they’re doing internally by partnering with external experts, but I will lay out the Top 3 we’re seeing in the marketplace today. (more…)
Disaster Recovery – Datacenters, the Cloud, and Winning Over the Business
Disaster Recovery Planning – Where to Start?
Whether you’re a newly hired IT leader or recently promoted, understanding the business continuity plan of the organization is critical to sleeping well at night and building a platform for future success. No matter the challenge or issue, the CIO is expected to prepare, test, and execute their way through any event involving IT systems, to keep the business going. As IT transitions from a necessary support system into an age of business enablement, having robust and tested DR capabilities are critical to allow for future scalability and reliability.
So, you’ve been charged with reviewing, revamping, or refreshing the “BCDR Plan”. Where do you start? (more…)
What is Virtualization and How Can it Benefit You?
Virtualization has been rising in popularity during the past few years due to its ability to provide a viable solution for companies to increase productivity while reducing IT infrastructure costs. By switching to virtualization, companies have been able to control workloads in data centers while reducing energy consumption and IT infrastructure.
Before we discuss the specific benefits of switching to virtualization let’s first define what virtualization is and some of the reasons why more companies are making the change. (more…)
Integration Has Come a Long Way with Azure Logic Apps
Every business with more than one enterprise or server-based application reaches a point when integration between their systems and data becomes important. In its simplest forms, integration may entail email-based messages from one system to another, data extracts and loads, or use of vendor-supplied connectors purpose built for specific use cases. As business requirements outgrow basic methods, more complex integrations typically call for custom development, sophisticated integration tools, or more often, both. Fortunately, as more applications have moved to the cloud, so have integration tools. And as enterprises of all sizes re-evaluate their integration topologies, the market has driven the quality of tools up, and the price, in some cases, down. One such tool, from Microsoft, is Azure Logic Apps. (more…)
This three-part series will highlight areas that are easy for Thrive to implement in your organization to help keep your business protected. Part one will cover patching, part two advanced email security, and part three security awareness training.
Just as you could have a hole in a window in your house, you may have one on your servers and computers as well! (more…)
Cloud Infrastructure is Inherently Redundant, is Your Server Room?
As we enter the US hurricane season each year, it is an appropriate time to review what you will do under disaster type circumstances. There are many things to consider when putting together a disaster plan, but one of the most basic IT requirements is power. Without power very few things can happen these days. The reality is that your power will most likely go off at some point during the year for something other than being affected by a hurricane. If you were to be without power for seven to ten days because of fire at a power substation would that impact your business? What about no power for 24 hours during your high season after a car strikes a telephone pole? What if lightning struck your building and took out your main power panel? (more…)
The security of today’s information systems go far beyond the general protection measures that were once considered to provide ample security against intrusion. For many companies that are implementing new technologies one of the top priorities in today’s world is security. There are many different aspects that define the overall security of a company’s infrastructure, one of which is patch management.
During our last family get together someone asked me about data protection. Thinking back, I might have said too much. I had proceeded to explain how text messages are not safe, your Facebook data isn’t private, and your SSN is out there for the world to see. I think that was when everyone migrated away from me during the party and started talking to others.
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Did you know over 70% of businesses are currently operating on defenseless networks? This puts their data and their customers’ data at risk. Frequently checking the health of your network is an essential part of maintaining business continuity and productivity. Comparing the health of your network to your routine checkup with your physician may sound a little funny, however, a Network Health Assessment ensures that your business goals are appropriately aligned with the technology required to meet those goals. Just like your checkup with your physician ensures your health is aligned to meet your body’s needs. (more…)
As technology continues to be a driver of success in business, turning to an external IT consulting firm is a good way to help develop an IT roadmap and identify critical issues. A great number of organizations have been utilizing external consulting services as a way to give them an edge over their competitors. Many companies that offer technology consulting services also offer a wide range of IT services. This will allow many different services to be managed and developed with greater efficiency, enabling you to concentrate on your core business. They are operating in almost every industry in the field of network infrastructure, cyber security, and applications. (more…)