Tag: security

11
May

4 Cybersecurity Essentials for the 2020 Remote Workplace

The global COVID-19 pandemic has largely changed the way we work. From cloud and hybrid cloud to on-premises environments, the rules of cybersecurity remain the same – and so do the methods of attack – but this time with a renewed vigor. From whaling and phishing to malicious sites, knowing how to recognize these threats and their methods of delivery,

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10
Mar

7 Reasons Hybrid-cloud Adoption Makes Sense for SMBs

If the intangibility of the cloud is keeping you from making this critical business-enhancing move, 2020 trends show organizations are opting for hybrid-cloud environments. Here are 7 reasons why you should take notice. Flexibility Migrating to a hybrid-cloud environment provides a broad range of options to not only operate your IT processes, but also to deliver them. Risk mitigation, integration

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16
Dec

5 Cloud Computing Predictions for 2020 You Need to Know

Make no mistake. Cloud computing is undeniably the way of the future. In fact, Gartner predicts 80% of organizations will be making a move towards the cloud’s efficiencies, stability, security and cost savings by 2025. Not to mention the International Data Corporation (IDC) says cloud-based spending will reach more than $200 billion in 2020. So, what can we expect for

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23
Oct

Urgent Deadline: Support Ends January 14, 2020 for Server 2008 and Windows 7

  January 14, 2020 marks the end of Microsoft’s Extended Support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008/R2, bringing the following to a screeching halt:   Windows Server 2008/R2 and Exchange Server 2010 Free security updates on-premises Non-security updates Free support options Online technical content update Windows 7 No technical support No software updates No security updates What exactly does all

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25
Sep

Migrate to AWS Cloud Services and Change Your Business with this eBook from AWS

Migrating to cloud services empowers companies to transform the way they do business by helping them accelerate time to market, freeing them from the constraints of their current IT environments and providing cost efficiencies. Protelligent® recently shared our downloadable pre-planning worksheet for migration that complements this next valuable resource – our Cloud Migration eBook from AWS that will:   Identify the

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25
Sep

Protelligent is now a Select Consulting Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network

This exciting achievement recognizes Protelligent’s expertise in cloud architecting, migration and management of the market-leading AWS platform. In earning our AWS Select Consulting Partnership, Protelligent® demonstrated a strong working proficiency in the AWS cloud solutions. We were also required to provide references from valued customers and meet numerous technical requirements and accreditations. As part of this venture, we now have

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7
Sep

Top 4 Cybersecurity Tips for Successful Cloud Computing

The security hits keep coming from all directions, and misconfigurations in third-party Application Programming Interfaces (API) are quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing vulnerabilities for malicious activity. These kinds of problems reinforce just how critical it is to never assume Software as a Service (SaaS) or cloud service providers have the proper security in place to protect your information. In

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8
Aug

The 1 Thing You Need Most When Converting to the Cloud

In today’s cyber-threat landscape, there is no room for human error when setting up your cloud systems. Whether you have an internal IT team or an outside service provider, cloud conversion isn’t something just anyone can do. The latest misconfiguration mishaps with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Server buckets being set to allow anyone in the public to access confidential information

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10
May

3 Tactics to Boost Your Confidence in Adopting New Technologies

Adopting new technologies is crucial to business growth; yet, worries about how to properly secure it are keeping small and medium-sized business owners from making this important investment, according to a recent Forrester Research study commissioned by the Columbus Collaboratory. In fact, 56% of business owners surveyed indicated that securing hybrid cloud technology caused them high or very high anxiety.

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6
Mar

How to Prepare for GDPR – A CISO’s Perspective

The General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on May 25, 2018. This regulation requires companies in all countries who perform payment-card transactions with any citizen of the European Union (EU) to maintain a stringent plan that protects their personal data and privacy. Without the required security tools, controls and documentation in place, failure to comply with GDPR

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