Organizations that are still using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or the 2008 R2 version past their end of support date, which occurred on July 9, 2019, could be putting their organizations at risk. Instead, businesses should strongly consider migrating to a newer solution that still receives support, along with the new functionality that comes from [...]
Businesses using Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 for their email and calendar services face an upcoming deadline that should not be ignored: October 13, 2020, marks the Exchange 2010 end of support date. After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide support for that product. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and technical support that normally [...]
Upgrading to new technology can be challenging in any form, particularly when dealing with enterprise-scale issues, like deciding what server operating system to use. Yet with the Windows Server 2008 end of support date approaching on January 14, 2020, businesses should highly consider upgrading to Microsoft Office 365 beforehand. After the Windows Server 2008 end [...]
Keeping up with technology advances may seem like a luxury for some businesses, but it is really a necessity, particularly to protect your company from cybersecurity risks. One key area that requires continual updating for security purposes is operating systems. As new versions are released, older versions eventually get phased out, as is happening with [...]
Schools are appealing targets to cybercriminals. In fact, they have become such frequent victims of cyberattacks that the FBI issued a warning about cybersecurity specifically for schools late last year. The warning states that the “U.S. school systems’ rapid growth of education technologies (EdTech) and widespread collection of student data could have privacy and safety [...]
Ransomware is becoming a very real threat to schools and educational organizations as hackers look for new ways to get their hands on sensitive information, including financial and student data. When it comes to ransomware protection, cybersecurity experts repeatedly stress the need for backups. While those backups do provide the first line of protection, simply [...]
Phishing scams target schools by posing as a legitimate person or organization – i.e., an administrator, parent, publisher, or superintendent – to gain access to confidential data, such as login credentials for financial accounts or student data. These phishing scams can occur through social media, emails, or even phone calls, and can target anyone from [...]
Cybercriminals often target small and medium-sized businesses expecting them to lack the high level of network security often found at larger enterprises. With cybercrime constantly evolving, SMBs need to stay on top of emerging cyberthreats and the best ways to protect against them. An important starting point in protecting your business against the high cost of [...]
Empowering your employees to be your first line of cyber-defense is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve organizational security. With PULSE Aware, we can bring hundreds of training modules spanning from FFIEC, PCI, HIPPA and more! Security Awareness Training is a critical piece of your overall cybersecurity plan. Peters & Associates can make [...]
Bring your own device (BYOD) policies are appealing for employees and businesses alike. Businesses don’t have to invest in phones and tablets for their employees that will become obsolete in a few years. Employees don’t have to juggle multiple devices to get through their workday and can choose the devices that they prefer to be optimally [...]
