Entries by Garin Livingstone

Bryley Tips: Password Manager

The days of widespread, biometric-based security (voice recognition, fingerprint reading, eye scanning, etc.) are coming, but passwords are still required in many organizations and at most websites.  The problem:  How do I manage (let alone remember) all of the different usernames and passwords I have out there? Personally, I use Tasks within Microsoft Outlook, which […]

How to Manage a growing organization by deploying software systems

Most organizations use software to manage at least these items: Accounting – Perform vital bookkeeping and accounting functions Contacts – Organize and manage clients, prospects, vendors, etc. Operations – Match assets to organization’s need on a daily basis In organizations with funding limitations, deployment of a software-based system to manage specific functions often starts as […]

WRCC Ambassadors on the Move — Tower Hill Botanic Garden

The WRCC Ambassadors visited Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA on May 3rd. Gavin Livingstone, President of Bryley Systems, is the Chairman of the WRCC Ambassadors.  He is pictured in the front row, 3rd from the right. Joann Vieria, Director of Horticulture, was our host. She provided some information: Tower Hill is located on 132 […]

Why Backups are Critical in Fighting Ransomware

Ransomware – usually Crypto Locker and its variants – is a form of cyber-malware based on encryption software that seeks payment (ransom) to undo the damage; when infected, the malware typically encrypts all data files, rendering them useless until the ransom is paid.  (Encryption software scrambles a files’ contents and creates an encryption key, essentially […]

WRCC Ambassadors On The Move

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce (WRCC) Ambassadors visited the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Wednesday, April 5th; many brought donations, but all were there to learn about the WCFB, its purpose, and its partnership with the WRCC. The WCFB’s mission is “To engage, educate and lead Worcester County in creating a hunger-free community.” As […]

Bryley Receives Prestigious Channel Partners 360° Award!

April 11, 2017 — Bryley Systems is pleased to announce that it has been honored by Channel Partners, with the 2017 Channel Partners 360° Business Value Award.  We are one of only 25 technology-oriented companies worldwide to receive this award, which is one of the most sought-after in the industry. This award honors service providers […]

IT Security Cheat-Sheet

All organizations are at risk of a breach in IT security, whether externally (by a party outside the organization’s computer network) or internally (by a person connected to the organization’s computer network); studies show that even small companies are targeted externally, primarily because they are more vulnerable than larger organizations who can dedicate resources to […]