On January 15th, Business Solutions magazine hosted a webinar featuring Jim Roddy, Business Solutions, president and Gennifer Biggs, security storage and managed services editor. The webinar, titled: ” Products To Leverage For Your Own Economic Recovery “, discussed pitfalls to avoid in the economic recovery, product financing support for IT companies ramping up for the recovery and basic business advice for 2010. The webinar featured a guest speaker, Astaro partner Dean Wescott, CMO of Kincaid Network Solutions.
Cybercrime and its affect on e-commerce
The past year saw an increase in the number of virus attacks, phishing attacks, spam messages and other cyber-crime. According to a recent article in CNN, this cyber crime poses a threat to ecommerce .
Security and employee productivity
Many organizations view Internet security as a necessary expense and nothing more. They realize it is crucial to secure their network and select security products that will block malware and filter spam. While recognizing the need for security is a positive step, many of these organizations are missing out on an opportunity to improve their business operations by using these same tools.
You wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it first – would you?
As we get closer and closer to the end of 2009 businesses are beginning to reevaluate their security products. When evaluating products most companies have a clear picture of the features they want. So they look for products that offer those features.
Partnering with the right tech companies for success in 2010
According to a recent survey done by TechTarget, 2010 IT budgets are expected to be 2% less than they were in 2009. This is the first time in approximately 10 years that TechTarget has reported a decrease in IT spending.
Astaro is SC Magazine Award Finalist
Earlier this week SC Magazine published the list of finalists in the SC Magazine Reader's Choice and Excellence Awards Program. Astaro was named a finalist in three Reader's Choice categories and as an Excellence Award finalist for the Best SME Security Solution category.
Why do government agencies need network security?
Government and municipalities are especially vulnerable to Internet attacks and face a complex set of challenges–protecting the security of data transactions, complying with regulatory mandates such as FISMA and guarding against malware and viruses, all while providing the benefits of web and network communication to employees. Attacks on smart-grids, government agencies and local municipalities demonstrate the vulnerability of government networks. In addition to protecting themselves from cybercriminals, government organizations also require technologies that allow IT administrators to create VPN connections and set up content filtering rules.
Dispelling the myths of open source
The concept of open source solutions remains daunting to those who do not understand this area of development, yet the massive community of open source developers have created some truly remarkable tools. Open source solution providers, particularly those in the security industry, face tough challenges combating some of the common misconceptions and myths surrounding this highly adaptable and effective development method. Astaro published a white paper dispelling the myths associated with open source.
Why do financial institutions need security?
No bank or other financial institution would consider using a regular pick up truck and forgo security guards for the transport of their money. Yet many financial institutions are doing the technological equivalent by not implementing enterprise level network security solutions. The regulatory framework that affects all financial institutions makes it essential that privacy is protected and that the security of network transactions can be demonstrated and verified.
Risks of forgoing security outweigh the cost savings
When operating a small or even a medium sized business there are certain technologies your business can not do without – no matter what market your business is in. However, because of their size, many organizations forgo purchasing these essential business functions due to budgetary reasons. Depending on the type of technology, the organization may be able to get by without these tools, but there are technologies that no organization can do without.