Monthly Archives: June 2012

A retail systems management solution – what do you get from it?

As a business grows, so does its dependence on the IT staff. Therefore the magnitude of effectively managing and protecting company data becomes crucial. Implementing a retail systems management solution greatly benefits any growing organization. Here are three benefits: It frees … Continue reading

Posted in Systems Management | Leave a comment

What basic needs should a retail systems management solution address?

When selecting a systems management solution, small business owners should look for at least these basics: Network device management and monitoring (desktops, laptops, printers, servers, storage) Hardware/Software inventory management (firmware, serial numbers, license codes, operating systems, versioning) Systems security management … Continue reading

Posted in Systems Management | Leave a comment

Wireless Intrusion Prevention. How do you stop devices from connecting to your secure corporate network?

Why should you care?  What are you doing about this? Unmanaged devices are connecting to your secure corporate network – iPhones, iPads, Androids, Tablets. Most of these BYODs (bring your own devices) are unapproved. With just a corporate login credential, … Continue reading

Posted in Data Security, Wireless Security | Leave a comment

Should employers allow social networking at the workplace? Part II

Last posting on this topic focused on the liabilities of allowing employees visit social media sites during work hours.  Following is a different point of view. Another school of thought on allowing employees spend time on social media sites during … Continue reading

Posted in Social Media | Leave a comment

Should employers allow social networking at the workplace?

Well,  looks like there are two schools of thought on this.  I will deal with the cons first and in a follow-up blog talk about the positives of allowing employees to do social networking.  Honestly, I am amazed that there … Continue reading

Posted in Social Media | Leave a comment

Researchers Find Clues in Malware

Read story published today. Flame was one of the more recent malwares created to hack computers in the middle east.  The article talks about the sophisticated programming of the malware and the creators behind. “Flame is a reconnaissance tool. It can grab … Continue reading

Posted in Cyber Security | Leave a comment