In my previous post, The Security Series – Multi-factor, I went through what multi-factor authentication is, how it works, and why it is important. If you haven’t given it a look yet (linked here) I recommend checking it out for some good background information on multi-factor authentication. Cybercrime is up, and it isn’t going to…
Last September, I posted a blog about multi-factor authentication titled “Good Security is inconvenient: Welcome multi-factor” (you can find a link to it here). I was inspired to put it up based on some changes we were making internally at NetData and also due to rising attacks on online accounts. It got me to thinking…
Keep yourself safe in cyberspace Online security is a big deal to me. Having worked in and been involved with online systems since the early 90’s (BBS’s anyone?), I’ve seen my share of illegal log ins, hacked password and general online account fraud. On the Sysadmin side of things, I’ve had to investigate and remediate…
Security is supposed to be inconvenient. Good security should make you take extra steps to prove your identity. For example, when I leave my home in the morning or go to bed for the night, I lock the door and the deadbolt behind me. A simple task that doesn’t require much effort to implement but…
Microsoft Authorized Education Partner We are pleased to announce that Microsoft has once again recognized NetData Consulting Services as an Authorized Education Partner, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft AEP authorization, partners must complete a test to prove their level of academic licensing…
Next-Gen Unified Threat Management protects against emerging threats Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting John Hermano, Vice President Product Management , Michael Domingo, Sr Systems Engineer and Noel de Guzman, Service Operations Manager from Trend Micro. They made a trip to our office to talk with us about their CloudEdge unified threat management…
Ransomware will ruin your day Cyber criminals are working overtime to find new and creative ways of taking your money. While worrying about someone stealing your identity is still important, it has taken a backseat to the newest, and most effective, form of online thievery – ransomware. Because of the complexity of the threat, NetData…
Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Competency shows expertise in cloud solutions NetData Consulting Services is proud to announce that once again it has been recognized by Microsoft as having achieved the Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions competency. Microsoft’s small and midmarket specialization is awarded to those Microsoft partners that have demonstrated knowledge and…