[3 min. read] by Allan Jacks, vCISO When I started my career in the military, I wanted to do all the cool stuff I heard about from my recruiter. But then week one started into my 6-month initial training course. I was given what seemed like a mountain of books to use and reference. Many of […]
Managed Services vs. Professional Services
Most small and medium businesses don’t have the resources or the budget to set up a full-blown IT department. They may have one or two designated employees, but to truly reach their goals, they usually need to outsource IT. By outsourcing technological pieces, a business can save money and time. It doesn’t need to spend […]
All About Penetration Testing for Businesses
As internet use grows, cybersecurity becomes ever more vital to business success. With the global average data breach cost of $4.24 million, businesses need reliable cybersecurity technology and services to protect their data. An effective tool in a business’ cybersecurity strategy is penetration testing. The penetration testing process is the most effective way for an […]
Benefits of an Access Control System
Security is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. If you work with confidential information or expensive equipment, protecting your business’s assets is essential to success. Whether you have 10 or 10,000 employees, an access control system can allow or deny access and let your employees go where they need to go. Access control […]
A Guide to Passive Optical Networking (PON)
[2 min. read] What is Passive Optical Networking (PON)? PON, developed in the mid-1990s, was originally designed to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to deliver broadband triple-play services (data, voice, and video) to residential users. Passive optical networking (PON), like active optical networking, uses fiber optic cabling to provide Data connectivity from a main data […]