For cybercriminals, email scams and attacks, including phishing and malware attacks, are some of the oldest tricks in the book—and they are still extremely effective. In fact, eight out of ten successful hacks and data breaches start with phishing scams.
When it comes to getting the DevOps help you need, you may be tempted by vendors offering low prices, typically because they have a narrow, app-only focus.
Maybe this will work for you — if you already have the resources necessary to ensure that the application being developed plays well with the rest of your IT infrastructure.
Your IT team has a lot on its hands. Managing dozens of technologies ranging from firewalls to mobile devices means that just keeping everything patched and up to date can be a problem. But if something goes wrong with any of these technologies, it can be an even bigger problem. Add in the fact that there were 5.6 billion malware attacks and 4.8 trillion intrusion attempts in 2020, and you probably have plenty more on your mind.
Cybersecurity threats are coming at organizations from everywhere. Lately, ransomware has been headline news as JBS, the largest global beef supplier, paid $11 million to the Russian hacker group REvil after they breached the company’s networks. Unfortunately, ransomware attacks are becoming even more sophisticated. Some recent attacks find their way into networks and exfiltrate the data, essentially stealing it, then threatening to either sell it on the dark web or publish it elsewhere unless the victim pays the ransom.
When you consider today’s revolutionary audio visual (AV) technologies, it is best to think of these products and systems as communications tools. As I’m sure you are aware, good communication is one of the keys to success in business, and modern AV technology can help you strengthen relationships inside your organization, build stronger ties with clients, and extend your reach to potential new business.
So what solutions are best for your business? Here are some ideas.
Safeguarding the physical security of your IT infrastructure and the valuable information it contains should be a primary objective of every organization. Obviously, the same goes for your other assets, including facilities, equipment, and most importantly personnel.
