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How to Get Started with NIST 800-171 Compliance

By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 09/22/2017
Are you ready to report your NIST 800-171 compliance status by the end of the year? If you do business with the federal government, you need to comply with SP NIST 800-171 by the end of the year. Now is the time to implement your compliance plan.
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Network Monitoring Tips for Hybrid IT Environments

By Kevin Jackson on Wed, 07/26/2017
Hybrid IT allows organizations to experiment with the cloud while keeping any equipment or applications on-premises as it makes sense. If you’re the one responsible for day-to-day monitoring, here’s what you need to know to manage the complexity.
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6 IT Survival Tips from a 25-Year Education Expert

By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 06/19/2017
How can you survive and succeed as an IT leader? "As IT-ET leaders we need to strive for 99.9999% uptime and the best quality of service that empowers educators to design and engage our students in modern teaching, learning, and assessment practices."
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eBay Breach Highlights the Value of Monitoring Security-Related Events

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017
  The importance of monitoring your computer system and personal information simply cannot be overstated. In today's online environment, hackers hungry for users' account information and other sensitive details seem to be lurking around every corner. To keep these attackers at bay, companies must always have an eye on system and account activity, and be able to react quickly...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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Cracking the Problem of Endpoint Security

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017
Endpoint security has been a hot topic in the technology and corporate sectors for a few years. Especially with the emergence of bring-your-own-device practices, it has become even more critical to put safeguards in place to ensure the security of sensitive information.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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Single Sign-On and the Dangers of Active Directory

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 03/24/2017
Active Directory is a staple of enterprise IT and it nominally ensures secure, authenticated access to a company's core business applications. It can become problematic if it isn't properly monitored and supported by up-to-date security software, modern hardware, and access controls. Accordingly, system administrators face many potential risks when working with Active Directory.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Banks depend on AS/400 for security
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IBM i: The Backbone of the Banking Industry

Tue, 03/21/2017
Highly regulated organizations such as those in the banking industry have a strong history with IBM i, and for good reason—the platform offers an unprecedented level of security.
Infrastructure and Data Protection
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2 Ways Encryption Protects You Even After a Data Breach

Fri, 03/17/2017
The growing threats to data highlight the need for multiple layers of defense. Encryption is a critical layer that protects your organization from some of the most devastating consequences of a data breach.
Infrastructure and Data Protection