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printer security

Historically, printers have not been much of a consideration in most organizations’ cyber security strategies. However, that is exactly what has made them an attractive attack method for hackers. In the past, the basic assumption was that a secure firewall was the extent of what is necessary for printer security, but that is no longer sufficient. This is because “the bad guys” know these are soft targets on corporate networks.

By: Stewart Walts, Director of VCIO Services
September 20th, 2022

Incidents like what happened with Microsoft Exchange Zero Day, Solarwinds, and Colonial Pipeline all had common threads. Chief among them being the lax attitude towards cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury, or a fancy add-on. It is an absolute requirement. You would not leave the doors to your home unlocked and hope the bad guys do not notice. Yet, without effective and thoughtful security measures, you have done exactly that with your business. Still, we often hear objections and here are some of the most common.

Managed Print | Cyber Security

Perhaps you have heard the term “Zero Trust” at some point over the last couple years. If so, hopefully it was in the context of cybersecurity and not as part of a couple’s therapy session. Even if you have heard the phrase…even if you understand the technical aspects of how to execute a Zero Trust network architecture…or perhaps because you already know just how difficult it is to actually migrate to such an environment…it remains light years from being the reality for most organizations.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 24th, 2022

Update: The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline of their Safeguards Rule that applies to auto dealerships from December 9th, 2022 to June 9th 2023, the article below reflects this update.

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 20th, 2022

You're researching office technology companies, and suddenly, you're wondering, do you want to work with a national or local provider? If you're considering national companies there is a good chance you are looking into Ricoh. They have a very large footprint throughout the united states.

managed IT Services

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 18th, 2022

If you are a business leader looking for a managed service provider (MSP) to handle your IT infrastructure, you are probably searching everywhere to determine which is right for you.

Managed Print

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 16th, 2022

Finding the right managed print service provider in the Syracuse area can take time and research. How do you know which print providers you should seriously consider?

managed IT Services | managed IT Syracuse

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 12th, 2022

If you are in search of a managed IT provider to handle your business' IT infrastructure, you are probably filling your web browsers with searches, trying to determine which is right for you. Well we are here to make your search for IT support services in Syracuse a little easier.

Video Conferencing

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 12th, 2022

Interested in learning more about video conferencing systems and how much they cost? Well, you're in the right place. But unfortunately, the cost of video conferencing systems isn't as straightforward as you might hope. For that reason, we will help break down some factors that determine how much your video conferencing solution will cost.

Managed Print

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
August 11th, 2022

Finding the right managed print service provider in the Western New York area can take time and research. How do you know which providers you should seriously consider for the best Buffalo printers and managed services?