by Peter Jacobson | Oct 5, 2018 | Cybersecurity
On October 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a major warning to IT service providers, IT managed services providers (MSPs), and cloud services providers (CSPs) and their customers. The warning came from the National Cybersecurity and...
by Peter Jacobson | Oct 2, 2018 | Computer Network Security
As a small/medium business owner, patch management may be a somewhat foreign topic reserved for your IT personnel. The following provides a summary-level background of patching, which is relevant to business owners in maintaining appropriate security disciplines in...
by Peter Jacobson | Jun 13, 2018 | Computer Network Security
As a small/medium business owner or manager, it is imperative that you have an awareness of cybersecurity related-risks and implement infrastructure and processes to mitigate those risks. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, 58% of breach...
by Peter Jacobson | Feb 13, 2018 | IT Security Tips
We are now well underway with the enthusiasm and excitement associated with watching the 2018 Winter Olympics — including the parade of nations, fabulous performances, fireworks, and the intense competitions themselves. Just a few of the elite USA athletes...
by Peter Jacobson | Jan 4, 2018 | Data Backup and Business Continuity
Author Contributions by Chris Brunau, Datto, Inc., and Peter Jacobson, powersolution.com. What would you do if your business was pummeled by a winter storm, causing power outages and prohibiting access from your office and clients? Many people may be facing this very...
by Peter Jacobson | Dec 29, 2017 | IT Security Tips
With the continued proliferation of cybercrime in 2017, it appears 2018 will be another year of the “good guys” trying to keep pace with the “bad guys”. The data breach environment is one of continual change. It is anticipated that breaches will be bigger and more...
by Peter Jacobson | Oct 2, 2017 | Data Backup and Business Continuity
Hurricane Harvey was a fierce storm impacting millions of people in the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana. High winds and extensive flooding caused many deaths and injuries while destroying homes, schools, businesses and numerous other facilities and operations. ...
by Peter Jacobson | Sep 6, 2017 | Technology in the News
Heard of Imran Awan? Just another IT consultant serving the U.S. Congress, until recently. Awan is a Pakistani IT specialist that was hired, along with family members, by certain U.S. Congress representatives over a period of several years. Awan, along with his...
by Peter Jacobson | Jul 24, 2017 | IT Consulting for Small and Medium Business, Tech Support Services Topics
It was recently reported that 6 million Verizon customers were exposed to a data leak on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It was determined that Amazon was not at fault. Instead, users and contractors failed to properly configure and secure their Cloud accounts with AWS. ...
by Peter Jacobson | Jul 14, 2017 | IT Security Tips
The Internet as great as it is can ruin the viability of your IT, and destroy or disturb your business operations. Why? PROBLEM: Cyber attacks and computer viruses are becoming increasingly fierce, sophisticated and destructive. Hackers and cybercriminals from inside...
by Peter Jacobson | Jun 16, 2017 | Cloud Solutions and Services Topics
It is apparent that increasingly more SMB owners and managers express interest in moving to their information technology infrastructure and applications to Cloud. Mostly, we think, this is due to what they pick up from national advertising from companies such as...
by Peter Jacobson | Jun 1, 2017 | Computer Tips and Tricks
Over the last couple of months, Verizon.net has been notifying their customers that they are shutting down their email service, impacting millions of customers. Notices issued in recent days indicate a shutdown date of June 24, 2017. Verizon is encouraging Verizon.net...
by Peter Jacobson | May 16, 2017 | Computer Network Security
On May 11, 2017, President Trump issued an Presidential Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure designed to bolster security associated with the U.S. federal government’s information technology. Abdul Hammad,...
by Peter Jacobson | May 12, 2017 | Company News
May 12, 2017, New Jersey. Article originally published by NJII – reprinted with permission Two New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) cohort participants, Mana Health and powersolution.com, met during CEO roundtable sessions in 2016, as part NJII’s Health IT...
by Peter Jacobson | Mar 30, 2017 | IT Security Tips
This obviously isn’t an original expression. It originates from the question, “It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your children are?” This ominous question dates back to 1967 when it was presented on television just prior to the local news. At that time, new curfew laws...
by Peter Jacobson | Feb 17, 2017 | IT Security Tips
Increasingly, small and medium business (SMBs) are becoming victims of cyber-crime. According to the FBI, cyber intrusions are becoming more commonplace, more dangerous, and more sophisticated. Fraudsters and identity thieves are targeting companies and their...
by Peter Jacobson | Jun 24, 2016 | Computer Network Security
Earlier this year, President Obama submitted a proposed budget increase of 35% to $19 billion of Federal resources as part of the Cybersecurity National Action Plan. The administration’s comments included stating that cyberthreats “could lead to widespread...
by Peter Jacobson | Mar 31, 2016 | Computer Network Security
Securing small or medium business data has become increasingly challenging as malicious cybercriminals and hackers have become more sophisticated and ubiquitous. Routinely, press articles are releasing stories of data breaches, lost customer records, financial losses...
by Peter Jacobson | Mar 10, 2016 | Healthcare IT Support Topics
As a provider of IT managed services to medical practices and other small and medium businesses predominantly in New Jersey, we continue to see numerous examples HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) violations that are risking medical practice...
by Peter Jacobson | Jul 1, 2015 | New Jersey IT Support & Computer Services Topics
Sunday’s June 28, 2015 The Record business section highlighted how smaller companies are seeking cybersecurity – commenting that “Hackers prey on little businesses, too”. This follows several articles published by powersolution.com warning of hacker attacks. Most...
by Peter Jacobson | Mar 20, 2015 | New Jersey IT Support & Computer Services Topics
According to North Jersey’s The Record, the state of New Jersey still does not have a policy on personal e-mails. This issue surfaced nearly a year ago when lawyers working for Governor Christie’s team called for an immediate ban on the practice of state employees...
by Peter Jacobson | Mar 12, 2015 | IT Security Tips
Politics aside, it is big news that Hillary Clinton and certain State Department personnel responsible for information technology (IT) security are in hot water – for allegedly enabling and/or failing to prevent the proliferation of sensitive government emails through...
by Peter Jacobson | Jan 8, 2015 | New Jersey IT Support & Computer Services Topics
How Small Businesses can Prevent Data, Password, and Credit Card Theft, Computer Viruses, E-mail Scams, and Phishing. Some fishermen hunt giant whales or go for a prized oversized tuna, while most go after a bounty of small fish and crabs with their nets and...
