Entries by ABaker

Holiday Shopping Online. It’s Convenient, but Buyer Beware…

With black Friday just around the corner, many of us are starting to think about holiday shopping. We all love the convenience of being able to be at home in front of a computer vs the hassle of crowded malls and searching for parking spots. You can click here and there and order whatever product you desire and have it delivered to your front door. You can compare pricing, look for deals, compare products, and it all can be done quickly and in the convenience of your own home, any time, night or day. The downfall? Wherever there is money and users to be found, there are malicious hackers roaming around.

Bryley Systems – Bryley Strong

What makes Bryley Systems different? Longevity. It’s not just about the significant number of Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware Certified Engineers we employ, or the multiple Product Certifications we hold across company departments. What makes us strong as a Managed IT/Cloud/Security services provider is measured in 5 years, 10 years, even 20 years! Our company’s long-term […]

Bryley Systems Ranks #5 in Top IT Service Providers by the Worcester Business Journal

Worcester Business Journal October 15, 2018 Each year, the Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) compiles and publishes a list of IT Service Providers throughout Central Massachusetts. The list, published on October 15th, ranked Bryley Systems #5 in the organizations surveyed.  Bryley has consistently ranked well on the WBJ list for the last 4 years. If you […]

Keep Your Electronic Devices Protected – Power Strips vs. Surge Protectors

With all the electronic devices that are used in homes and offices in today’s high tech world, oftentimes there just aren’t enough electrical outlets to plug them all into. Power strips offer a solution which enables a single outlet to handle multiple devices. But if you don’t choose one that also offers surge protection, you could be putting your devices at risk.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Connected devices are essential to our professional and personal lives, and criminals have gravitated to these platforms as well. Many common crimes—like theft, fraud, harassment, and abuse—are now carried out online, using new technologies and tactics. Others, like cyber intrusions and attacks on critical infrastructure, have emerged as our dependence on connected systems revealed new vulnerabilities.

September 11, 2001 is a day we shall always remember

Thousands of Americans died in a terrorist attack on our nation and today is a day to honor their lives. It’s a day to honor all first responders who came together in a courageous effort to save lives. Our nation fell silent as we watched the horrific events that unfolded that day. Pain, sorrow and […]

Let Trusted Eyes Watch Over Your Network

A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network, such as the Internet.  Firewalls block unauthorized access to your computer network from hackers, malware and viruses. They […]

Family Computers – Set Up, Usage and More…

A family can benefit from sharing a computer – whether it be the kids, parents or even grandparents.  When you set up this new computer there are a few things to keep in mind so that everyone can enjoy it, especially if you have a large family. You will want to make sure that the […]