IT Security Can’t Allow Employees to Use Unregulated Internet Access

Technology Chess IT security has a task ultimately similar to four-dimensional chess. You’ve got regular old 2D chess, with black pieces, white pieces, and a board. Then you’ve got three-dimensional chess, which is like something you’d see on Star Trek— the board is redistributed across three separate planes. Well, four-dimensional chess would take human nature into the picture as well, and … Read More

Network Behavioral Analysis: A Critical Component of IT Security

The IT world is continuously changing and new IT security threats emerge each week. The use of preventative security steps can prevent most cyberattacks, but the use of network behavioral analysis is critical in maintaining a secure network. Continually monitoring for intruders and unusual activity is the first line of defense against hackers or malicious forms of software that attempt … Read More

Why IT Security Must Extend Beyond Your Perimeter

User and device credentials play an important role in IT security. If you don’t take passwords or security seriously enough, it can someday be big trouble for your business. Cybercrime is on the rise, even as security solutions grow more sophisticated. Here are the multiple factors to check to make sure that your business network is safe from harm: It Starts … Read More

Playing it Safe: What Your Business Needs to Know about IT Security

Just like you wouldn’t leave your doors unlocked, you need to protect your systems with IT security measures. While it is more difficult to visualize, a security breach in your computer system cost as much, if not more, than a physical break in. The Stakes Your reliance on computers and data warehouses often go deeper than you would think. When … Read More

Importance of Managed IT Security Services

Businesses are increasingly facing various cyber threats, and IT security has never been more important. Luckily, Idealstor provides managed security services for companies of all sizes. Whether you need the latest virus protection or the newest software update, managed security services will meet all of your business needs. Here are five reasons why companies should consider outsourcing our IT support: … Read More

Hackers Don’t Work Alone, Why Should You — When You Can Have an IT Security Team on Your Side?

Internally Sourced IT Solutions Just Aren’t Enough IT security requires concerted professionalism to be effective. Unless your name is an anagram of “one” like Neo from The Matrix, you’re not going to be able to protect yourself against a concerted attack. It’s not anything against you, it’s a numbers game— and hackers understand this. You’ve got to understand that hacking … Read More

Effective IT Security Solutions Utilize Cybersecurity Assessment Protocols

Security Assessment Protocols IT security has become an exceptionally prevalent need in modern business, so much that an established methodology of approach has been made standard protocol. Usually, software toolkits are combined with this approach to maximize effectiveness. The steps in this assessment approach include: Assessment of Maturity and Inherent Risk Identification of Gaps In Alignment Determining Proper Maturity Needs … Read More

IT Security is Fundamental— Neglecting It Can Implode Your Business!

Hope You’re Never Hacked, Prepare for When It Happens IT security of the finest grade can’t ensure your business won’t be undermined. Have you heard of the “Vault 7” information made public by Wikileaks? The CIA got hacked. If their servers aren’t immune, that means nobody’s are, or ever will be. What you can do is use a system of … Read More

IT Security Isn’t Properly Applied by Small Businesses— Here’s Why

No Shortage of Threats IT security is your best defense against cyberattacks, but many small to medium-sized businesses neglect to secure themselves. One reason is that many small businesses don’t consider themselves at risk for attack. They look at themselves as too unimportant to be a target. Well, this thinking is fundamentally flawed, and you’ll see why shortly. CaaS Cybercrime … Read More