Is your business prepared for unplanned downtime? Posted on August 8, 2017 by Tim Burke Your answer may depend on your job title. In one recent survey, 70% of C-level executives declared their firms “very prepared” – but fewer than half of the IT people at those same companies agreed. Uh oh. Continue reading →
Facing down cybercriminality: 3 strategies for protecting your business Posted on July 20, 2017 by Tim Burke Those of us devoted to securing enterprises can tell you that cybercriminality will grow significantly as it continues to exploit current information technology trends – widespread adoption of mobile devices and apps, increasing realization of the vast potential of IoT (Internet of Things), and the intensifying digital interconnectedness of nearly everything. Continue reading →
Cybersecurity best practices: Paying attention to these 10 basics helps prevent ransomware attacks Posted on July 5, 2017 by Tim Burke A commitment to the seven people-focused cybersecurity best practices I reviewed in my last post will thwart many attacks. But don’t forget these 10 key cybersecurity best practices basics: Continue reading →
Learning from WannaCry Posted on June 6, 2017 by Tim Burke If your business has been taken hostage by WannaCry ransomware, get expert help now. If you’ve been spared, please pay attention anyway – because WannaCry broke new and dangerous ground. Continue reading →
The cloud in 2017: 3 trends to watch out for Posted on January 10, 2017 by Tim Burke In this age of the restless customer – not merely digital-centric but also “adventurous, experimental, and downright fickle” – I notice three crucial cloud-shaping trends: 1 The shadow IT underground Business units everywhere buy cloud services without IT department approval in a mass decentralization of IT “authority.” Why? Because these cloud services help business units stay competitive, responsive, and innovative at a time when 40% of consumers have expressed “a high willingness and ability to shift spend,” and another 25% are leaning that way. Continue reading →
Staying secure in a dangerous age: Overcoming cybersecurity complexity – with cloud and managed security services Posted on October 20, 2016 by Tim Burke The last time I posted, I described several cybersecurity solutions which are moving beyond the reactive, siloed offerings that continue to be necessary, but are no longer sufficient to protect our enterprises. These solutions can seem daunting. The complexity of it all often overwhelms. This is partly due to what’s happening to our information infrastructures, which are also becoming more complex as they go hybrid. They are, essentially, boundless as they accommodate internet communication. Meanwhile, today’s in–house data centers are increasingly virtualized and typically combine a variety of cloud and managed services. Continue reading →
Staying secure in a dangerous age:Beyond reactive cybersecurity solutions Posted on October 6, 2016 by Tim Burke In my recent posts, I’ve focused on some of the top security threats faced by anyone trying to keep their business data and systems safe. Besides app attacks, web attacks, social engineering exploits, and ransomware, there’s plenty more to be concerned about – the challenges of trusting devices and sensors that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT), breaches that steal huge swaths of “big data,” and the frightening vulnerabilities of industrial control systems. Continue reading →
Staying secure in a dangerous age: How to face down ransomware Posted on September 22, 2016 by Tim Burke In my last post, I focused on several key types of cyber threat most likely to challenge your business right now. This time, I’m drilling down — to ransomware and what you can do to protect your enterprise from it. Why ransomware prevention? Because security experts regard ransomware as today’s most serious cyber threat, having increased 35% in just a year to an average of nearly 1,000 per day in 2015. Continue reading →
Staying secure in a dangerous age: Know the threats you face Posted on September 8, 2016 by Tim Burke Fasten your seatbelt. I’m driving into the realm of digital security, which can turn into a rather hairy ride. Despite its challenges, digital security deployment is what stops the hackers, malicious actors, and spies from stealing everything. So let me begin by telling you to stay vigilant, because as the use of digital technologies becomes more pervasive, so do the attempts to exploit it for nefarious purposes. Continue reading →
Where technology consulting services can help Posted on March 24, 2016 by Tim Burke In my last post, I advised that a technology consulting services provider should offer a range of capabilities that encompasses integrated managed services, cloud services, and assessments as well as an extensive professional services portfolio emphasizing technology customization and solid technical staffing. Such technology consulting depth means your provider can help you in many ways, including: Continue reading →
