Entries by Garin Livingstone

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)

October 25, 2012 in /by

According to the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), October is the month to promote Cyber Security Awareness, which “…encourages people to do their part to make their online lives safe and secure.”   The NCSA’s philosophy is that safe browsing is a shared responsibility: “Everyone has a role in securing their part of cyber space, […]

Cybercrime targets smaller organizations

September 20, 2012 in /by

A recent Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) from Verizon notes that 98% of data breaches stemmed from external sources using hacking techniques (81%) and malware (69%).  About 79% of the data breaches were directed at “targets of opportunity”, typically smaller organizations that are vulnerable through an “exploitable weakness”; most attacks were performed using relatively unsophisticated […]

Windows Server options

August 27, 2012 in , /by

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 will be released September 4th.  Microsoft streamlined server-edition options to four and discontinued Home Server, Small Business Server, and Enterprise Edition.   Windows Server 2012 editions: Foundation – Up to 15 users; OEM-only, so purchased with hardware Essentials – Up to 25 users with cloud-enablement features Standard – Unlimited users; includes two […]

Protect your mobile device – Part 3: Enforcement, Tools, and First Steps

August 27, 2012 in , , /by

We have explored the importance of setting policies and training users on mobile device security and management; now, we wrap-up with how to enforce these policies, recommended tools, and first steps to mobile device security.   Enforcement   Enforcement is usually assisted through a Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool; typically a software-based application that requires […]

Microsoft Streamlines Windows Server Options, Kills Versions for Home and Small Business

August 9, 2012 in , , /by

Microsoft has revealed that the Windows Server 2012 options will be drastically streamlined from the myriad choices of its predecessor. In the paring down, though, Microsoft is killing off Windows Small Business Server, and Windows Home Server–the two most popular versions for small and medium businesses (SMBs). On the one hand, the news is quite welcome. Variety […]

Protect your mobile device – Part 2: Training

July 30, 2012 in , , /by

Training is an important, early step in any process; informing end-users of the need to secure their mobile devices is critical. Recommended training topics: ● Why we need to authenticate and encrypt ● How to reduce the risk of loss or theft ● How to safely deploy new applications ● How to securely backup your data   Authenticate and encrypt […]

DNS-changing malware in the news this week

July 6, 2012 in /by

A well-publicized, DNS-changing malware was detected and temporarily thwarted by the FBI late last year.  The FBI will remove its temporary fix at midnight on Monday, July 9th, which could cause any remaining infected machines to lose their Internet connection.   Windows-based PCs managed by Bryley Systems under our Comprehensive Support Program are not at risk.  The […]

Bryley Referral Program

July 5, 2012 in /by

Sticking your neck out to vouch for Bryley is, as far as we’re concerned, the ultimate compliment. Because of that, everyone you refer is treated with respect, kindness and good communication whether or not Bryley can help them with IT.