Wondering what that technical term means? Maybe this will help. IT is full of technical language many business owners find hard to understand. This makes it harder for them to make business decisions about their IT needs. If you’re confused about the terminology on some of your supplier contracts, or simply don’t know what your […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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How to create checks and balances when organizing your IT network. When many people think about IT security, the first things that come to mind are programs such as firewalls or malware detection software. However, security is as much about the organization systems and process your company has in place as anything else. Of those […]
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Firewalls are a crucial line of defense protecting your business from cyberattack. If you own a computer, you probably have some familiarity with using a firewall. At the very least, you’ve probably heard about them and understand that they are important for your computer’s safety. Firewalls block unauthorized access to your computer network by viruses, […]
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In a previous memorandum published by the Under Secretary of Defense, government agencies and acquisition officers have been provided guidance on how to incorporate DFARS and NIST compliance into their solicitations. These include writing NIST 800-171 implementation into statements of work, the source selection process, and bidder instructions. In a new memorandum published on December […]
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How to keep your systems up to date and resolve tech problems without a large IT staff. Many small to mid-sized businesses can’t afford a large IT staff. Because of this, many minor problems go unresolved for longer than necessary, often leading to larger problems down the road. And when a big problem hits, these […]
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How to protect and control encryption key access across its lifecycle. Encryption technology is one of the most important security features protecting your data. The use of encryption-in-transit secures email, text, and web data so that users can send and receive information without fear of interception or tampering. Meanwhile, encryption at rest protects data where […]
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Encryption at rest can protect your data, even if someone steals it. Data security comes in many forms. In order to keep your business safe from a security breach, you need to protect your data from destruction, spying, and outright theft. Protecting yourself requires different lines of defense, and at the forefront of these is […]
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Your network is slow. Do you upgrade your bandwidth, or troubleshoot other solutions? As more businesses move toward distributed offices and a greater dependency on the cloud, their ability to efficiently access and transfer large amounts of data becomes ever paramount. This is true not just for businesses that have large files to share, but […]
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How the Internet of Things adds an extra layer of risk assessment for businesses. Technology experts estimate that by Internet-enabled devices, soon to surpass smartphones, will number over thirty-billion objects by 2020. This Internet of Things (IoT), which includes objects such as thermostats, production sensors, and kitchen appliances, provides one of the top opportunities for […]