5 key benefits of using an IP scanner
In todays IP-centric world, it’s becoming increasingly complex to support network-intensive adaptations like cloud adoption and bring your own device (BYOD) polices. As an IT admin, you’re responsible for scanning and tracking your IP resources to ensure that network devices and end users can be allocated unique IP addresses to access your network. With hundreds […]
Optrics Insider – Canadian Mall Collects Biometric Data Without the Customer’s Knowledge
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as as they discuss why a Canadian mall developer is under investigation by the Canadian Privacy commission on collecting customer biometric data without their knowledge. Further Reading: CBC – Canadian Mall Customers’ Images Collected Without Their Knowledge Joint investigation of the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited by […]
Optrics Insider – New Windows Update Removes Adobe Flash & Google Discloses Windows Exploit
Prefer to read? Here is a downloadable copy of the discussion in book form: Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as as they discuss Windows update KB4577586 that permanently removes end-of-life Adobe Flash as well as why Google’s Project Zero disclosed a zero-day Windows exploit. Timecodes: 0:00 – Intro 0:18 […]
WARNING: Americans’ Password Habits are Horrible, Putting Organizations at Risk
New data shows the average American uses short, uncomplicated, and often predictable passwords, practices which only increase the insecurity of corporate user accounts. Today, the password is a primary means of authenticating whether you are the owner of a given account or not. So, it stands to reason that passwords need to be secure. But […]
Tackling your network security challenges using ManageEngine ITOM solutions
Network security management typically entails end-to-end management of the entire network security infrastructure of an enterprise. However, in this rapidly changing security ecosystem, there’s an inherent need for IT admins to be extremely agile to maintain an effective security posture. Going beyond merely installing new security devices, security administrators need to address an ever-expanding matrix […]
Leverage AI and predictive analysis to cut costs and eliminate downtime
With the promise of unprecedented potential, artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics have permeated into every field of business. Due to their ability to help retail staff serve customers better, personalize video recommendations based on users’ preferences, reduce employee churn, and detect fraud and security threats, AI and predictive analysis are rapidly being adapted across […]
New Ransomware, OldGremlin, Coming Soon to an Organization Near You!
Pay attention to this one. Despite only targeting Russian companies, the use of custom self-made malware and decidedly creative phishing campaigns makes them a potential danger. OldGremlin first showed in in late March of this year. Singapore-based GroupIB took note and has been tracking them continually. What makes this new kid on the block so […]
Uptime monitoring: A boon for your business
A highly functional IT network is the basis of any successful modern business, and for effective operations, organizations must monitor the health and availability of all their IT infrastructure components and ensure they’re up and running 24×7. Uptime is the duration during which a network component is reachable and capable of operating efficiently. Typical networks […]
Five worthy reads: Preparing an incident response plan for the pandemic and beyond
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. With the rising concern over cyberattacks in the distributed workforce, this week we explore the concept of cybersecurity incident response during a pandemic. The new normal of a distributed workforce has given rise to advancements in […]
Optrics Insider – SonicWall VPN Bug, Encryption Backdoor, Bot Posting to Reddit & Racy Onion
Join Scott Young and Shaun Sturby from Optrics Engineering as they discuss a new thin client backdoor for devices managed by HP Device Manager, how the US Treasury Department might fine you for paying the ransom if you’re attacked by ransomware and a new UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) malware. Timecodes: 0:00 – Intro 0:17 […]