IT security is ramping up this Fall due to an escalating and evolving threat landscape, especially from AI-powered attacks like sophisticated phishing. Unfortunately, we are seeing the effects of this with some of our own clients. In response, organizations are [...]
In line with the current climate of security breaches and our increased level of security offerings (multi-level and security stack) for our clients, we chatted with our Waytek CEO, Brian McDonnell about his direct experience with clients and security breaches. [...]
In today's climate of cyber security threats, a layered stack of security is necessary. The traditional anti-virus software is no longer enough. A security stack is a layered set of tools and practices that protect information and assets. It provides [...]
In a follow up to our Windows 11 blog post and email, some of our customers will need to acquire new equipment to utilize Windows 11. Remember, Windows 10 will become obsolete this year. We have been asked about availability [...]
Important Windows 11 Notification: This is a crucial reminder and notification if you are still using Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft periodically releases a new operating system and discontinues support and security updates for the previous one. Windows 10, originally released [...]
It's that time of the year again to offer our list of holiday gifts for the tech minded recipient on your list. Here are good bets for 2024. Logitech has a few options of wireless keyboards that are multi-device [...]
Due to a heightened security risk environment, insurance companies are requiring businesses to meet minimum security requirements when renewing their insurance policies. These requirements are designed to protect the sensitive information that companies store about their customers, critical business information [...]
Every business and organization needs to be aware of the importance of compliance and their technology. It is important to recognize that any organization collecting data needs to follow security standards. Compliance involves following and meeting legal and regulatory requirements [...]
It's the season of summer travel, and it is important to prepare your technology just as you prepare your packing and trip planning. Every year, we emphasize the importance of keeping your technology safe when traveling and vacationing, even when [...]
What is Vulnerability Scanning? Vulnerability is always a part of the cyber security discussion, but it is important to understand its link to cyber-attacks and subsequent disaster for your organization . We cannot stress enough how essential vulnerability scanning is [...]
Recently, we have seen up close how a business can experience extreme damage when not using MFA and other security measures that we strongly encourage all of our clients to use. Here is a description of what occurred: What happened [...]
Every year, we post holiday tech gift ideas for the last minute shopper. Here are a few ranging from inexpensive to more expensive indulgences for any techie on your list. The Ray Ban Meta-Wayfarer Smart Glasses ($329 [...]
We have been recently encouraging clients to consider a more robust spam filter than the one that comes built into Office 365. The reason is that we have been seeing an uptick in phishing attacks, email spoofing and other kinds [...]
Back in November, Waytek posted a blog on our partnership with KnowBe4, a technology that can send fake phishing to the users in your organization to test and train them in better safe practices while using email. Recently, three employees [...]
Microsoft does not back up Office 365. Microsoft only backs up Office 365 (now known as Microsoft 365) for a short period of time. Afterwards, the customer is responsible for obtaining a backup on their own. Many customers assume that [...]
Recently, a major security breach made headlines because it was a security company that suffered the breach. LastPass, a popular security Password Manager program suffered the breach after cyber criminals obtained copies of customers' passwords, exposing their online information (see [...]
Every year, we share our thoughts on good gifts for the tech savvy person on your list or for anyone who uses technology. Here are what we found to be good bets for this year. Happy shopping! While the Apple [...]
Waytek is excited about our new partnership with KnowBe4 in helping you identify weak spots in your organization. In partnership with KnowBe4, we now have the technology to actually send fake phishing to your users to test and then train [...]
Below is our summer travel tech tip from last year. Everything in it holds true for this year. We can't stress enough how important these points are in securing your cyber security while traveling. Happy travels! Every year, we post [...]
Vulnerability Assessment is an important feature in services we offer our clients and one that everyone should consider as a critical piece to ensuring a secure network environment. It is the process of defining, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer [...]
The Windows upgrade to Windows 11 has been available since last Fall and many of our customers have been confused about whether to upgrade and how to keep employees from instantly upgrading without the whole organization being on board. Here [...]
Every year we write on the importance of safe cyber shopping, especially during the holidays. Cyber crime is sadly here to stay, and some of the tried and true precautions and safety measures remain important and critical to best practices [...]
It may be a little trickier obtaining some holiday gifts this season. There is a global chip shortage and disrupted supply chain, so some items on your list might be a challenge. Certain WiFi routers and laptops might be a [...]
Since the Covid pandemic hit, many industries have been affected by a shortage of workers, including the tech work force. A recent article in zdnet.com pointed out that this shortage was not just in development but across the sector. It [...]
On May 7th, the Colonial Pipeline experienced a devastating cyber attack that forced its organization to close operations and freeze its IT systems to contain the virus. Ransom demands today can be exorbitant and usually involve negotiations to lower the [...]
This past year has presented many challenges for businesses, and internet technology has surfaced as an evolving critical player. Even with some of the work force returning to the office setting, remote work and IT security are issues facing every [...]
Most of us breathed a sigh of relief to make it to 2021, and now is a good time to re-assess your IT and how to make it the safest and most proficient for your business. IT security remains a [...]
2020 has been a crazy year, to say the least. As we move into the holiday season, you might want to consider some of these great tech gifts that are especially useful this year for remote work and staying up [...]
Clients and potential customers often ask us why Desktop As A Service is critical for them. The answer is that standard security measures are not always enough to ensure complete protection. A large number of workers are working from home [...]
Most people don't see the necessity for multi factor authentication, which is troubling, especially when so many are working remotely and using the Internet as an integral part of business or work. The most significant security vulnerabilities for companies lie [...]