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Your cloud software solution should have an offline version for business continuity purposes

Your cloud software solution should have an offline version for business continuity purposes
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That an increasing amount of corporations were pressing users, and corporations to move to what is now known as the cloud. Back then the associated services were referred to as software as a service/ S a a S.  Even 10 years ago this was not the most clever solution to vet your company's existence on. … Continue reading Your cloud software solution should have an offline version for business continuity purposes

Why a detailed network documentation is essential?

Why a detailed network documentation is essential?
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More often than not when I walk into a building I will see RJ-45 network outlets in the wild. Without having done exact calculations I was able to hook up my laptop to this outlet, and have full access to the network. This goes for supermarkets, public administration buildings, and even military installations. What’s particularly … Continue reading Why a detailed network documentation is essential?

Printers should be segregated from the rest of the network

Printers should be segregated from the rest of the network
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When it comes to security risks for networks, hardly anyone will think of a printer as an existential threat to an organization. However, multiple cases proving that printers, and other IOT devices can act as Trojan horses have surfaced over the last couple of years. There are probably multiple reasons why this is happening, and … Continue reading Printers should be segregated from the rest of the network

Why your privacy matters, and how you can defend it effectively.

Why your privacy matters, and how you can defend it effectively.
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Being in IT inevitably brings you to the discussion about privacy. You won’t believe how many times I’ve heard that the person I’m having a conversation with has nothing to hide. And to be perfectly honest this pisses me off. The reason is That privacy it’s not up for debate simply because it’s not something … Continue reading Why your privacy matters, and how you can defend it effectively.

Visitors by appointment only… even tech workers, maintenance staff, cleaning staff, etc

Visitors by appointment only… even tech workers, maintenance staff, cleaning staff, etc
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Probably one of the most interesting incidents I have investigated was the theft of computers from a university. The perpetrator had done a good job scouting out the procedures of the organization, and through his reconnaissance put together a whole deal of information. He knew for instanceHe knew for instance that onHe knew for instance … Continue reading Visitors by appointment only… even tech workers, maintenance staff, cleaning staff, etc