Know How to Identify Fraudulent Emails
When it comes to cyber security, businesses no doubt spend valuable resources on creating and implementing a security plan. However, no matter how solid these plans are, employees will always be the weakest link. One of the biggest issues originates with employee email accounts. Many don’t even know how to . . .
Employee Education Slashes Cyber Security Risks
There are countless cyber security threats that can affect businesses, and the ultimate goal is to protect against each one of them with every strategy they have at their disposal. Cyber security threats include ransomware, malware, CEO fraud, and viruses. While businesses typically use strategies such as installing the latest . . .
Your Business in Boston is Vulnerable. Really.
Your business IS vulnerable. You just do not know it. Roan Solutions is an IT Consultant helping Boston business owners from falling into this very situation. Think your bank -- and your money -- is safe from hackers? Possibly not. A recent article found on arstechnica.com, written by Robert McMillan . . .
Better Budgets for 2012: Four Ways to Save on Security Essentials
Better Budgets for 2012: Four Ways to Save on Security Essentials used with permission from the Cisco Small Business Resource Center Information security risks are up, but IT budgets at many businesses are down. What can you realistically do this year to better protect your company? Now Is The Time . . .
Cloud Security: Risks vs. Reality
Cloud Security: Risks vs. Reality used with permission by IBM ForwardView The mobility of smart phones, netbooks, tablet PCs and other portable devices has fundamentally changed the when, where and how of our computing lives. And with cloud services, the source for data and applications used by these devices can . . .
Going Hybrid: Best of Both Worlds in Cloud Computing
Going Hybrid: Best of Both Worlds in Cloud Computing used with permission by IBM ForwardView With all the chatter about accessing data and applications anytime, anywhere it's little wonder that cloud computing has generated so much interest. Indeed, the proliferation of mobile devices, high–speed connections and data–intensive applications have challenged . . .
As Many As 200,000 PC’s Are Vulnerable Right Now
We recently read an article at Network World which talks about a recent hack that has been discovered for PCs that are running the pcAnywhere program. Roan Solutions manages many different types of clients that have different situations but one of the most dangerous things to see in a marketplace . . .
Thinking About Hiring Your Own Internal IT Staff – Think Again!
Thinking About Hiring Your Own Internal IT Staff – Think Again! Outsourcing your IT brings additional business value by Stuart Crawford, President and CMO of Ulistic Republished August 2011 and used with permission. Businesses today wrestle and grapple with the thought of hiring their own technology support staff to support . . .
Cloud Computing for Small and Midsize Businesses
Cloud Computing for Small and Midsize Businesses reprinted with permission from the HP Small Business Center You've no doubt heard a lot about cloud computing (or the cloud). What you may not have learned is how this misty concept can help with the real problems of operating your business, especially . . .
BYOD, Are You Prepared? Questions You Should Ask.
BYOD, Are You Prepared? Questions You Should Ask. by Jack Safrit, CEO of Axxys Technologies No, I’m not talking about having a party but rather one of the hottest topics in technology today. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is becoming an absolute factor in almost every business today. Your employees, . . .
Current Condition of Cloud Computing Market
We recently read an article on Gigaom which talks about cloud computing and the way the current market is set around it. We liked this article because it has to do a lot with our clients and future clients that are trying to fully understand cloud computing. A . . .
