by Christine Thome | Nov 8, 2019 | Infrastructure, mobile threats, Security
Few things are as ominous in today’s digital landscape as a data breach. I know this firsthand through my work in the insider threat detection and monitoring space. Not only do data breaches come with an immense cost, estimated at close to $4 million, but shifting...
by Christine Thome | Nov 8, 2019 | Infrastructure, Networking, Uncategorized
Jose Vigo, an IT admin with more than 20 years of experience shares 10 habits that have served him well in his career. I have been an avid comic book fan since I was a kid, and I have been an IT professional for almost 22 years. Since becoming an administrator, I am...
by Christine Thome | Oct 2, 2019 | Infrastructure, Networking, Security, Uncategorized
Moving data has never had a one-size-fits-all solution, and it won’t start now. Different jobs require different tools, and there are a number of areas where both Wi-Fi and 5G excel. If you are planning a network refresh or replacement in the next 6-24 months, and...
by Christine Thome | Oct 2, 2019 | Backup, Cloud, Infrastructure, Security, Storage
Five years ago, the conversation around cloud storage was quite different than it is today. In a 2014 SearchStorage guide on “The case for cloud storage,” three out of the four featured articles dealt with backup or cold storage. And the two main topics...
by Christine Thome | Oct 2, 2019 | Backup, Infrastructure, Security, Storage
Anyone who pays attention to the news is aware that ransomware attacks can wreak havoc on organizations. Ransomware attacks on businesses grew by 365% between Q2 2018 and Q2 2019, according to Tech Republic. Even more frightening, a Sophos study showed that 77% of...
by Christine Thome | Sep 11, 2019 | Backup, Infrastructure, mobile threats, Security
Are we going to pay?” This is how many conversations about ransomware get started, hopefully before falling victim to an attack. In making that decision, companies will evaluate what goes into a ransomware defense program, what risk level they will accept, and how...
