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Management of IT Service Strategy content and process  introductory video, article, "cliff notes" and an example of a IT strategic plan from DHS. https://linkedin.com/posts/joe-brochin-350549148_dhs-it-strategic-plan-activity-6930570077972959232-jgIU?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
Yes, DevOps and ITIL Are Friends and Can Work Together – Really! They are not Foes or Foolery. Yes, foolery! What did you think the dashes were replacing? This is an article discussing the pros and cons of DevOps in conjunction with ITIL.
View THE 5 BIGGEST BUSINESS IT SECURITY PROBLEMS on Odysee
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Well, it's true. There really is no time like the present, at least when it comes to information and technology security.
WHY YOUR COMPANY NEEDS UNIFIED THREAT MANAGEMENT
Isn't it scary? It is almost as if a black swat team will arrive and start barking instructions. Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a specific sort of IT system focusing on proactive defense. Consider it a virtual guard at the entrance to your business, keeping out unwanted visitors while allowing legal traffic through.
As your company's network grows and your workers interact in new ways, it's more vital than ever to set up specialized security solutions that provide integrated protection. A UTM is a collection of products that work together to defend you. We'll go through the four key features and what they can achieve for your company.
Solid Firewall
A firewall monitors all data entering and exiting the network, looking for anomalies. While every home PC has a software firewall, it is nothing compared to a UTM firewall. What about those virtual bodyguards? Pretend your home firewall politely asks if the data should be doing that, while the UTM thwacks it and demands credentials. When accessing your network, it must be safe, not part of a cyber-attack, and not utilized to target another organization.
Anti-virus Where it Counts
With so much new malware launched every day, it's simple to slip behind and get infected. Your staff are probably trying their best, but manually scanning each file takes time. Your UTM anti-virus is incorporated within the firewall, preventing known malware from entering. The danger is eliminated since it never reaches your staff. Clearly, this is the greatest conclusion for your employees and your firm.
Spam Blocking
Nowadays, most cyber-attacks come by email, with an attachment or link. Once clicked, malware enters the network and causes havoc. Hackers send phishing emails to your employees, knowing that they will not open random attachments or links. These emails appear to be authentic and may refer to vendors, financial services, or even other workers. Your UTM takes down each email and evaluates it against high-tech validity flags. In the case of spam, the email is either stored for examination or bounced.
Your employees never witnessed the attack, so they can't be duped. While the UTM monitors for phishing/fake emails, it also filters out regular garbage. Employees will save time digging through trash mail and will be less likely to miss critical customer emails.
Content Filtering
In an ideal world, your staff would only visit and do work-related websites. Content filtering can help you reduce the danger these websites provide to your business. Your UTM can block infected sites, including adult material, gambling, and illicit downloads. It may also be used to block or restrict access to productivity vampires like Facebook or Pinterest. It's up to your policies how much filtering and flexibility you want. Some companies allow social media at lunch or offer weekly incentive hours. Simple adjustments like this can enhance productivity and provide security.
You can see how a layered security solution like UTM helps your organization prosper by keeping systems safe, staff productive, and cyber threats out. A UTM is easier to configure and manage than a patchwork of disparate systems.
Conclusion
So, give me a call if you need help with IT management processes and policies like information security management to manage your unified threat management. I can also help you find the right professional technical resources for your unique business and technical needs, giving you unified threat management.
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HOW TO SURVIVE A HARD DRIVE CRASH: ACTIONS TO TAKE NOW
Despite keeping everyone engaged and connected, huge digitization has one major flaw: a hard drive accident might wipe away all your data in an instant. Even grandparents use the newest devices and post on Facebook. The majority of education is done on computers or tablets, and photo printing is rare. Unless there's a physical need like framing a photo, all our info stays digital. Many households lack backups for their own hard disks, storing their whole lives, memories, and work.
That feeling of despair and wrath after losing data or having your computer stolen... turning the home upside down, trying desperately to discover that USB stick where your data may have been copied... before collapsing into the sofa and realizing there is nothing left.
While your hard disk may be in decent health, unexpected failures sometimes occur. Even fresh drives might be damaged by a power surge. Theft, human mistakes like unintentionally deleting files, or even a nasty virus that destroys or holds your files for ransom are always risks. That's a hard one. Most people assume they can download data from Dropbox, iCloud, or OneDrive if their hard drive breaks or is stolen. Those useful programs won't help you if you've been struck by ransomware. When malware encrypts your local files, such sync applications upload infected versions for your convenience. These programs are meant to provide a continuous mirror of your disk, not a backup.
Consider what you'd lose if your hard disk crashed right now. What's up? Tax information, scanned warranties, images of children or grandkids, films of first steps and school performances, maybe even your wedding video? Some losses, like rebuilding your budget or your recipe collection, are inconvenient, but others are painful. We wouldn't wish that on anyone!
What to Do
Backing up at home used to be a techie thing, but now it's cool. We propose 3 copies of your data, 2 local and 1 remote.
For most people, this means storing one copy of important information on a backup USB drive and one that automatically uploads new files to a secure cloud. The USB drive protects your data if your computer dies, and the cloud copy protects you if your computer or USB drive are destroyed by fire, water, or theft. Keep in mind that connected devices might easily get infected during an assault or taken during a break-in.
Two of these strategies demand actual attention, which many families struggle with. Rare is the household where someone takes the time to meticulously perform a backup every week. It's not difficult, but it's dull and not a high priority after a hard day! That's why I advocate cloud backup or having an MSP do it remotely.
This means you can access files at any time, without having to roll back your entire disk or flag or label them in any way. Plus, because it's on the cloud, you can access it from anywhere. Lost a work file? It's in your cloud backup. Need to inspect a detail or show off a snapshot while away? It's in your cloud backup. An MSP can set you up with a backup system that satisfies your demands today and in an emergency.
Conclusion
I enjoy writing about user concerns as well as business-related cyber subjects like IT policy and ITSM processes for ITSM Rhino. If you need help with a backup policy, give me a shout. I can also assist in finding you an MSP to assist you with your backups along with the ITSM processes to manage them and other suppliers.
Thank you for reading and commenting. I love engaging with people!
HANDS-OFF COMPUTER CARE (DON’T LIFT A FINGER)
Computers, although designed to make life simpler, require a lot of effort! It's no surprise that most people ignore basic maintenance until something breaks. Of course, being reactionary does more harm than good. A crash permanently deletes photos and files, while a hacker steals information... too late. Closing the gate after the horses leave Proactive folks win here. Thousands of houses worldwide use managed services to put computer issues to rest. Here's why our done-for-you maintenance service is the best choice.
You're Constantly Up to Date
Every other day brings a fresh important update. They never cease, whether they're fixing bugs or adding new features. It's beyond inconvenient at times! Installing automatically, they usually do so at the worst possible time, keeping you waiting up to 30 minutes for something as simple as email. We can check your computer's upgrades before you use it using our managed services program. As part of our service, we verify that all updates are compatible with your hardware and other applications. After all, upgrades should improve your experience safer and more fun!
You Have Amazing Anti-Virus
The greatest antivirus is up-to-date and operating, yet many individuals disable or never update it. While you may regularly check files and browse safely, others in your household may not. Managed services ensure that your anti-virus is continuously operating and fighting infections. We safeguard your system against new viruses as soon as they are discovered. We can also notify you of cyber-attacks before they become an issue.
Your Hardware Remains Sound
When hardware fails, a reactive person is left without a computer, while a proactive person with managed services has the problem rectified. Our program monitors the health of your hardware, such as your hard disk, for early failure indicators. If found, we will notify you. This means you can get it fixed whenever you choose, avoiding data loss and hardware harm.
Never Lose a Backup
The worst aspect of a crash or hack is losing your files forever. Many people have their entire photo collection and essential family information stored on their computers, most of which can never be replaced. From newly generated reports to generations-old recipes to novels written over a decade ago, managed services guarantee your backup works properly. Data loss due to corruption, failure, or theft is a thing of the past.
Call For Help Now
Got a new printer that won't cooperate? Got a strange error? Not able to connect to wifi? Our remote support team can assist you with any technical issue that has been bothering you. Our experts can remotely connect to diagnose and solve numerous problems. So you can avoid the cable shuffle and take your PC to the shop while still getting your urgent computer troubles solved.
You're Constantly Tuned In
Whether or not your computer is acting up, our monitoring service can keep an eye on your event logs, services, and processes for any issues. So, when you use your computer, it does precisely what you want it to do.
Conclusion
I often write about business related cyber topics, like IT policy or ITSM processes for ITSM Rhino, but I also like writing about user issues.
Thank you for reading and commenting. That would be wonderful!