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Leveraging AI for Proactive Cybersecurity – Tools That Actually Work
by aburrus Feb 20, 2026

Leveraging AI for Proactive Cybersecurity – Tools That Actually Work

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever. Gone are the days when reactive measures—waiting for an attack to h...

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Zero Trust Architecture – Essential Defense in the AI-Driven Threat Landscape
by aburrus Feb 17, 2026

Zero Trust Architecture – Essential Defense in the AI-Driven Threat Landscape

In an era where artificial intelligence is supercharging cyber threats, traditional perimeter-based security models are crumbling under the pressure....

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Deepfakes and AI Deception – Protecting Your Business from Sophisticated Frauds
by aburrus Feb 9, 2026

Deepfakes and AI Deception – Protecting Your Business from Sophisticated Frauds

In 2026, AI blurs reality and fabrication, making deepfakes one of the most dangerous threats to businesses. These AI-generated videos, audio, and ima...

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The New Insider Threat: Securing AI Agents in Your Organization
by aburrus Feb 3, 2026

The New Insider Threat: Securing AI Agents in Your Organization

The rapid rise of AI agents—autonomous systems that plan, reason, use tools, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention—is transforming workpla...

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AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Go Autonomous
by aburrus Jan 26, 2026

AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Go Autonomous

Is Your Defense Ready for 2026? The cybersecurity landscape in 2026 is evolving at breakneck speed, driven largely by artificial intelligence. Headlin...

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Agentic AI Takes Center Stage in 2026
by aburrus Jan 19, 2026

Agentic AI Takes Center Stage in 2026

Huge Opportunities and Hidden Risks for Businesses As we enter 2026, Agentic AI — autonomous AI agents capable of planning, reasoning, making decision...

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Enhancing Productivity and Security with Dell AI PCs
by aburrus Dec 16, 2025

Enhancing Productivity and Security with Dell AI PCs

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need technology that not only boosts productivity but also ensures top-tier security. Dell’s AI PCs de...

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Bridging the AI Divide: OpenAI's Eye-Opening Report on a 6x Productivity Gap in the Workplace
by aburrus Dec 12, 2025

Bridging the AI Divide: OpenAI's Eye-Opening Report on a 6x Productivity Gap in the Workplace

In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, one question looms large for businesses and workers alike: Is AI truly leveling the playing fie...

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The Future of AI: Exploring Dell's Comprehensive AI Ecosystem
by aburrus Dec 9, 2025

The Future of AI: Exploring Dell's Comprehensive AI Ecosystem

As we close out our series on AI advancements, it's clear that artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision—it's reshaping how businesses ope...

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The AI Landscape Is Out of Control. Here’s Your Path Through It.
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 17, 2025

The AI Landscape Is Out of Control. Here’s Your Path Through It.

Everywhere you look, AI is the headline. Conferences. Keynotes. Vendor emails. Social media. Entire product lines are being rebranded around it. And y...

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Why AI PCs Are the Future of Computing
by aburrus Nov 12, 2025

Why AI PCs Are the Future of Computing

It doesn’t take much to know that AI is changing the technology industry as we know it. AI PCs are reshaping how we work and interact with technology,...

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Unlocking the Power of Dell Cloud Storage Solutions
by aburrus Nov 5, 2025

Unlocking the Power of Dell Cloud Storage Solutions

As businesses continue to generate massive amounts of data, finding secure and scalable storage options has never been more critical. With data volume...

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Meet Albania's AI Minister- Diella
by aburrus Nov 1, 2025

Meet Albania's AI Minister- Diella

A Bold Step Toward Transparent Governance—or a Cybersecurity Ticking Time Bomb? In a groundbreaking move that's sending ripples through global politic...

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Navigating Backup and Recovery: Do CIOs Need One Solution or Many?
by aburrus Sep 10, 2025

Navigating Backup and Recovery: Do CIOs Need One Solution or Many?

In today’s enterprise IT environment, data is dispersed across SaaS applications, file systems, Active Directory, and cloud-native workloads. CIOs are...

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Comprehensive Services for a Seamless AI Journey
by aburrus Jul 7, 2025

Comprehensive Services for a Seamless AI Journey

As AI adoption accelerates, businesses increasingly need reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to successfully navigate their AI journey. F...

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Debunking Myths: The Truth About AI PCs
by aburrus Jun 16, 2025

Debunking Myths: The Truth About AI PCs

As AI PCs gain traction, misconceptions about their value, performance, and affordability continue to circulate. However, let's set the record straigh...

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Tailoring AI PCs to Meet Diverse User Needs
by aburrus May 5, 2025

Tailoring AI PCs to Meet Diverse User Needs

AI PCs aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution—different users have unique needs. As a result, Dell has designed its AI PC lineup to cater to a wide range...

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Leveraging AI Techniques for Code Generation
by aburrus Apr 28, 2025

Leveraging AI Techniques for Code Generation

AI-powered code generation is transforming software development, making it faster, more efficient, and more secure. Furthermore, Dell’s Precision AI w...

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Empowering Your Business with AI
by aburrus Apr 22, 2025

Empowering Your Business with AI

The Future of Technology at Your Fingertips In an era where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for any busi...

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The Importance of Password Safety
by aburrus Apr 10, 2025

The Importance of Password Safety

Protecting Your Digital World Passwords are the keys to your digital life and keeping them secure is more important than ever. With cyber threats cons...

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Do You Need a NAS? Evaluating the Benefits for Your Business
by Chris.McDaniel Mar 11, 2025

Do You Need a NAS? Evaluating the Benefits for Your Business

As your business grows, so does the need for data storage. Whether you're handling customer records, financial documents, or creative assets, efficien...

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Meet Alex: Your 24/7 AI-Powered IT and Cybersecurity Expert
by aburrus Mar 10, 2025

Meet Alex: Your 24/7 AI-Powered IT and Cybersecurity Expert

vTECH io is thrilled to introduce Alex 1.0 — our AI-powered website avatar designed to provide instant support and information about our company and t...

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NAS vs. Cloud Storage for SMBs: What's the Right Storage Path for Your Business?
by cfountain Mar 6, 2025

NAS vs. Cloud Storage for SMBs: What's the Right Storage Path for Your Business?

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) handle an enormous and rapidly growing volume of data. One analysis by IDG found that SMBs manage about 47.81 TB of...

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Securing Business Data: Your Complete Guide to Storage and Security Best Practices as an SMB
by Chris.McDaniel Feb 28, 2025

Securing Business Data: Your Complete Guide to Storage and Security Best Practices as an SMB

Modern businesses rely on various storage solutions, from on-premises servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices to cloud storage services. Ea...

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Qualities to Look for in an MSP
by aburrus Feb 27, 2025

Qualities to Look for in an MSP

When selecting a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for a small school, it's important to focus on reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Here ar...

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How Effective Data Storage Can Enhance Your Disaster Recovery Plan
by Chris.McDaniel Feb 19, 2025

How Effective Data Storage Can Enhance Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Data storage and disaster recovery go hand in hand. Without a robust data storage strategy, businesses risk data loss, extended downtime, and financia...

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The Benefits of Data Deduplication in Modern Storage Solutions
by Chris.McDaniel Feb 11, 2025

The Benefits of Data Deduplication in Modern Storage Solutions

Storage data deduplication is highly beneficial for all businesses dealing with lots of data. You don’t want to pay for unnecessary storage for simila...

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Navigating Big Data Storage: When to Choose a Data Lake or a Data Warehouse
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 31, 2025

Navigating Big Data Storage: When to Choose a Data Lake or a Data Warehouse

You want to make the best data-driven decision while avoiding excessive data costs for your business. Understanding the differences between data lakes...

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Choosing Between Dell PowerStore and Unity for Your Small Business Data Storage Solution
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 22, 2025

Choosing Between Dell PowerStore and Unity for Your Small Business Data Storage Solution

Choosing the best data storage solution is crucial for small businesses that aim to balance performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Dell Tec...

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Essential Info & Data Backup Strategies for Small Businesses
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 15, 2025

Essential Info & Data Backup Strategies for Small Businesses

Data is the lifeblood of modern small businesses. Protecting your critical data is essential to managing customer orders, financial records, and opera...

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Cloud Storage vs. Physical Storage for Small Business
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 13, 2025

Cloud Storage vs. Physical Storage for Small Business

There's no universal answer when choosing between cloud storage and on-premise solutions — it depends on your unique business needs. The type of data...

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Picking the Best Dell Warranty Support for your Hardware
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 7, 2025

Picking the Best Dell Warranty Support for your Hardware

Choosing the right warranty and support for your Dell hardware can be one of the most overlooked steps in the buying process. Selecting the wrong supp...

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NAS or Server: Which Is Better for Your Business Storage Needs?
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 6, 2025

NAS or Server: Which Is Better for Your Business Storage Needs?

Choosing the proper storage solution is critical for small business IT professionals. Two common options are network attached storage (NAS) and tradit...

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SAN vs NAS: Choosing the Right Storage Solution for Your Business
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 27, 2024

SAN vs NAS: Choosing the Right Storage Solution for Your Business

Whether you’re a business owner or IT leader, choosing between SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network-Attached Storage) can be challenging. Both...

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Strengthen Your Cyber Resilience for SaaS Applications
by aburrus Oct 28, 2024

Strengthen Your Cyber Resilience for SaaS Applications

Join Our Exclusive Webinar with Keepit! As organizations deepen their reliance on SaaS applications, ensuring the resilience of these platforms is cri...

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Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI Threat Detection
by aburrus Oct 17, 2024

Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI Threat Detection

Balancing Automation and Human Oversight As businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, AI has emerged as a powerful tool in enhancing s...

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Navigating Cloud Security: Challenges and Best Practices
by aburrus Oct 10, 2024

Navigating Cloud Security: Challenges and Best Practices

As cloud adoption accelerates, businesses are experiencing both the benefits and security challenges that come with the transition. Below, we discuss...

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AI and Machine Learning: Driving Innovation in Business
by aburrus Sep 30, 2024

AI and Machine Learning: Driving Innovation in Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have moved beyond buzzwords to become integral tools for businesses of all sizes. These technol...

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Introducing the Next Phase of PowerStore
by aburrus Sep 23, 2024

Introducing the Next Phase of PowerStore

Embrace the Future with Continuously Modern Storage In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to adapt is crucial for survival and su...

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Unlocking the Power of Dell Cloud Storage
by aburrus Sep 18, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Dell Cloud Storage

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses generate unprecedented amounts of data. This explosion of information has brought both opportuni...

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EDGE TEK: Ai & Automation in Action!
by aburrus Sep 12, 2024

EDGE TEK: Ai & Automation in Action!

As businesses continue to evolve in the digital age, harnessing the power of AI and Automation is becoming crucial for success. These cutting-edge tec...

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Zscaler: Empowering the Future of Cloud Security
by aburrus Sep 3, 2024

Zscaler: Empowering the Future of Cloud Security

In an era dominated by digital transformation, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more critical. Enter Zscaler, a trailblazing...

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LG: Changing the Way We Educate
by aburrus Aug 22, 2024

LG: Changing the Way We Educate

The landscape of education has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. With virtual learning and cutting-edge classrooms redefining tr...

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AI Inferencing Happens at the Edge
by aburrus May 1, 2024

AI Inferencing Happens at the Edge

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead, accelerate operations, and leverage new technologies. One t...

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Cyber Recovery Strategies from the Largest Data Protection Provider
by aburrus Apr 10, 2024

Cyber Recovery Strategies from the Largest Data Protection Provider

Cure What Ales You In today's rapidly changing realm of cybersecurity, ensuring strong protection is no longer optional but essential. How would your...

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Struggling with Ransomware? Discover Bitdefender MDR!
by aburrus Mar 5, 2024

Struggling with Ransomware? Discover Bitdefender MDR!

The Importance of Cybersecurity and How Bitdefender Leads the Way In today's digital world, strong cybersecurity is crucial. Thankfully, Bitdefender h...

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Bringing Tech to Life: DJ Peterson
by aburrus Feb 19, 2024

Bringing Tech to Life: DJ Peterson

In every company, the unique stories of its team members often reveal deep connections and personal journeys. As we wrap up our series on influential...

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Bringing Tech to Life: Rob Krug
by aburrus Feb 13, 2024

Bringing Tech to Life: Rob Krug

Anyone who has worked with vTECH io in the last 12 years has met Rob Krug, our next key employee. Rob plays a role in all aspects of our cybersecurity...

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Exploring VMware's Impact on Modern Computing
by aburrus Feb 5, 2024

Exploring VMware's Impact on Modern Computing

There has been a major shift in the powerhouses of IT companies. On November 22nd 2023, Broadcom acquired VMWare for $61 Billion in cash and stock. Th...

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Unveiling Our Monthly Webinar Series
by aburrus Jan 15, 2024

Unveiling Our Monthly Webinar Series

Dear vTECH io Community, As we embrace a new year, we are thrilled to unveil a revolutionary approach to learning and networking. To begin with, we in...

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How Our Tech Marvel, SentinelOne, Secures the Future
by aburrus Jan 9, 2024

How Our Tech Marvel, SentinelOne, Secures the Future

SentinelOne's Market Surge SentinelOne is making waves in cybersecurity. The company's stock has surged 14% after a strong quarterly revenue forecast....

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Securing the Future: The Alarming Rise of Government Data Breaches
by aburrus Jan 2, 2024

Securing the Future: The Alarming Rise of Government Data Breaches

The Alarming Rise of Government Data Breaches In today’s digital world, cyber threats are a serious concern. A recent report by Comparitech reveals a...

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Biometric Security: Shaping the Future of Authentication
by aburrus Dec 26, 2023

Biometric Security: Shaping the Future of Authentication

Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity In the changing landscape of cybersecurity, the quest for secure authentication methods has led to the rise of bio...

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Bringing Tech to Life: Megan Hicks
by aburrus Dec 18, 2023

Bringing Tech to Life: Megan Hicks

In the fast-paced realm of sales, where charisma meets strategy, a new star has emerged. Meet Megan Hicks, the dynamic force with her unique blend of...

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Safe Travels, Secure Connections
by aburrus Dec 12, 2023

Safe Travels, Secure Connections

Navigating Public Wi-Fi during Holiday Journeys As the holiday season approaches, many of us are on the move. We head home to celebrate with family or...

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Bringing Tech to Life: Chris Kitson
by aburrus Dec 4, 2023

Bringing Tech to Life: Chris Kitson

Unexpected Turns Life, with its intricate tapestry of experiences, often unveils itself in unexpected turns. It leads us down paths we could never hav...

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Bringing Tech to Life: Chris McDaniel
by aburrus Nov 27, 2023

Bringing Tech to Life: Chris McDaniel

The Journey and Impact of Chris McDaniel at vTECH io Being an integral part of a team has been a resounding theme at vTECH io, championed by the Peter...

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Bringing Tech to Life: David and Donna Peterson
by aburrus Nov 21, 2023

Bringing Tech to Life: David and Donna Peterson

In the bustling world of business, leaders are the lifeblood. Their ambition is to steer ventures toward uncharted territories and conquer new horizon...

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Bringing Tech to Life: A series on vTECH io's Key Players
by aburrus Nov 14, 2023

Bringing Tech to Life: A series on vTECH io's Key Players

Part 2: The vTECH io Way Welcome to vTECH io. Join us as we delve into the heart of vTECH io. We'll peel back the layers to uncover the essence of our...

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A Brief History of the Internet
by aburrus Nov 7, 2023

A Brief History of the Internet

Bringing Tech to Life: A Series on vTECH io's Key Players Part one: A Brief History of the Internet My kids laugh when I tell them I am older than Goo...

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Ransomware: Small to Medium Businesses Beware
by aburrus Oct 30, 2023

Ransomware: Small to Medium Businesses Beware

Ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat to small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, disrupting operations and jeopardizing sensitive data. I...

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Phishing Attack: Flagler County Schools reports $719,000 stolen
by aburrus Oct 23, 2023

Phishing Attack: Flagler County Schools reports $719,000 stolen

The Costly Consequence of Inadequate Cybersecurity In the words of vTECH io’s own Chris McDaniel, “A good offense is usually less expensive.” Unfortun...

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The Cyberattack on the MGM Grand
by aburrus Oct 16, 2023

The Cyberattack on the MGM Grand

Welcome to the realm of glitz, glam, and gaming. The MGM Grand Hotel, a world-renowned resort and casino located on the vibrant Las Vegas Strip. When...

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How Thieves Can Use Bluetooth to Steal Cars
by aburrus Oct 10, 2023

How Thieves Can Use Bluetooth to Steal Cars

When the key fob is within range, the device captures its data and sends it to another device nearby, mimicking the fob. A Wake Up Call for Car Securi...

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A Dell Rugged that Took a Bullet and Averted Tragedy
by aburrus Oct 2, 2023

A Dell Rugged that Took a Bullet and Averted Tragedy

The Life-Saving Power of Technology We have all said technology has saved our lives at one point. Whether it's reminding us of an important work deadl...

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Common Security Breaches: How to Safeguard Your Digital Assets
by cfountain Sep 29, 2023

Common Security Breaches: How to Safeguard Your Digital Assets

Understanding Common Security Breaches In today’s digital age, protecting your data and systems is crucial. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, mak...

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Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges: Innovations for CISOs
by cfountain Aug 10, 2023

Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges: Innovations for CISOs

Innovations for CISOs As cyber threats grow, attackers are getting better at breaking through traditional security systems. Many organizations still r...

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Safeguarding Sensitive Data with Data Loss Prevention
by cfountain Jul 19, 2023

Safeguarding Sensitive Data with Data Loss Prevention

Safeguarding Sensitive Data with Data Loss Prevention In today's world, data is a vital asset. Safeguarding sensitive information is crucial for all o...

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Elevating Workforce Productivity
by cfountain Jun 23, 2023

Elevating Workforce Productivity

Dell Technologies Cutting-Edge Collaboration Solutions The digital workplace is facing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements...

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Baker County Sheriff’s Office
by cfountain Jun 7, 2023

Baker County Sheriff’s Office

Baker County Sheriff’s Office leaves outdated IT behind and furthers its mission to protect and serve The aging and disparate technology systems were...

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Securing Your Server Room
by cfountain Jun 6, 2023

Securing Your Server Room

Essential Measures to Protect Your Data and Assets The protection of sensitive information and the seamless functioning of businesses heavily rely on...

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Protecting Your Inbox with Darktrace
by cfountain May 11, 2023

Protecting Your Inbox with Darktrace

Darktrace’s Self-Learning Email Cybersecurity Products Email inboxes have become a popular destination for important communication, and promotional me...

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Education Solutions for Success
by cfountain May 9, 2023

Education Solutions for Success

Ensuring Customized and Secure Education Solutions for Student Success We are thrilled to announce that CIOReview has named vTECH io one of the top 20...

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Distinguishing Spam from Phishing: Protection Tips
by cfountain Apr 27, 2023

Distinguishing Spam from Phishing: Protection Tips

Spam vs. Phishing: What Sets Them Apart and How to Stay Protected In today's digital age, our inboxes have become a popular location for cybercriminal...

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Optimizing Enterprise Data Storage with Dell Technologies
by cfountain Apr 17, 2023

Optimizing Enterprise Data Storage with Dell Technologies

As organizations depend more on data for insights and staying competitive, managing enterprise data storage is becoming increasingly challenging. Data...

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Why Penetration Testing is Critical
by cfountain Apr 6, 2023

Why Penetration Testing is Critical

Welcome to the digital era, where cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of daily life. As technology advances, so do the risks associated with cyberattack...

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TikTok's Security Risks
by cfountain Mar 30, 2023

TikTok's Security Risks

Should Your Business Block the App? TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with over one billion activ...

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Partnering for a Secure Future
by cfountain Mar 23, 2023

Partnering for a Secure Future

How Local and State Governments Can Implement the US National Cybersecurity Strategy On March 2, the Biden-Harris Administration released a National C...

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Balancing Convenience and Security: AI Chatbots
by cfountain Mar 16, 2023

Balancing Convenience and Security: AI Chatbots

Navigating the Risks of Using AI Chatbots As the world continues to embrace artificial intelligence, natural language processing technologies like Cha...

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Chat GPT and IT Professionals
by cfountain Mar 9, 2023

Chat GPT and IT Professionals

Empowering Teams to Work Smarter, Not Harder ChatGPT, a new AI-powered writing companion from OpenAI, generates human-like text based on prompts or co...

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What Recent Apple Vulnerabilities Teach Us About the Importance of Cybersecurity
by cfountain Mar 2, 2023

What Recent Apple Vulnerabilities Teach Us About the Importance of Cybersecurity

Apple has long been lauded for its strong security measures and reputation for protecting user data. However, recent vulnerabilities discovered in App...

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Dell's Technology Recycle Program
by cfountain Feb 23, 2023

Dell's Technology Recycle Program

A Step Towards Responsible Corporate Citizenship and Sustainable Mining Practices in Africa As industry leaders, we have a responsibility to uphold be...

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Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity
by cfountain Feb 16, 2023

Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity

The Importance of Acceptable Use Policies An organization's network is crucial to its operations, so using it appropriately and securely is essential....

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Technology Trends in 2023: Hybrid Multicloud
by cfountain Feb 9, 2023

Technology Trends in 2023: Hybrid Multicloud

-The new year launches an era of incredible business transformation. The shift from on-premise to the cloud is projected to be a significant technolog...

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Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Pre-Existing Malware Infection & Brute Force
by cfountain Jan 31, 2023

Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Pre-Existing Malware Infection & Brute Force

Protecting businesses against cyber threats is much easier when we are aware of the potential risks. At vTECH io, we conducted a study to determine wh...

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Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Stolen Credentials, Insider Threats, & Third-Party Threats
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 10, 2023

Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Stolen Credentials, Insider Threats, & Third-Party Threats

Cyber threats come in all shapes and sizes. Some may seem obvious and others can slip right under the radar. Either way, the first step to securing th...

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Uncover funding sources that directly support school safety.
by Jennifer.McDaniel Jan 9, 2023

Uncover funding sources that directly support school safety.

Budget constraints can significantly limit the options available when selecting school safety and crisis response solutions. This often results in dec...

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Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Malicious Emails
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 3, 2023

Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Malicious Emails

Emails are one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to attack businesses. Now that the internet is accessible almost anywhere, the number of emails...

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Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Vulnerabilities in Internet-Facing Devices
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 15, 2022

Top Cyber Attacks that Businesses Face: Vulnerabilities in Internet-Facing Devices

Cybercriminals are strategic and always looking for new ways to attack your business. Companies are facing more threats as the internet becomes increa...

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Why Cybersecurity Incidents Increase During the Holidays and How to Stay Safe
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 2, 2022

Why Cybersecurity Incidents Increase During the Holidays and How to Stay Safe

Most people take off during the holidays while cybercriminals get to work. Unfortunately, cyber actors ramp up their schemes during the holidays when...

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Advanced Features of Microsoft Office You May Have Missed
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 28, 2022

Advanced Features of Microsoft Office You May Have Missed

Since its start in the early 90s, Microsoft Office has become a household staple for businesses of all sizes. Odds are you have been using Microsoft O...

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How to Overcome Hardware Supply Chain Delays
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 10, 2022

How to Overcome Hardware Supply Chain Delays

Not everyone understands the journey a product takes to get from the manufacturer to the customer. With suppliers spread across the world, travel can...

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How COVID-19 Increased Enterprise Device Usage and Its Effects on IT Professionals
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 27, 2022

How COVID-19 Increased Enterprise Device Usage and Its Effects on IT Professionals

COVID impacted more than just our health. Businesses and schools have adjusted to hybrid models while consumers spend more time shopping virtually. It...

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New FTC Requirements and What It Means for Car Dealerships
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 19, 2022

New FTC Requirements and What It Means for Car Dealerships

The Federal Trade Commission has made an amendment to the Safeguard Rule as part of the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. The Rule was...

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The CIS 18 Critical Security Control: Version 8 Breakdown
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 5, 2022

The CIS 18 Critical Security Control: Version 8 Breakdown

The Center for Internet Security has created a comprehensive list of recommendations for any entity looking to increase its cyber defense. The control...

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FL House Bill 7055 And What It Means For Your Cybersecurity
by ct2ymg Sep 17, 2022

FL House Bill 7055 And What It Means For Your Cybersecurity

Florida’s governor, Ron Desantis, has increased government spending on tech and cybersecurity education and resources. With this focus on cybersecurit...

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Securing Remote Workers While Maintaining Productive Access
by Chris.McDaniel Aug 3, 2022

Securing Remote Workers While Maintaining Productive Access

To maintain productivity, many organizations are allowing employees to work remotely. However, this creates a new challenge for IT administrators in t...

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Training Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness
by Chris.McDaniel Jul 20, 2022

Training Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness

These days, one of the most effective training challenges for businesses is protecting the integrity of their computer systems. Additionally, safeguar...

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6 Best Practices in Patch Management for Security
by Chris.McDaniel Jul 6, 2022

6 Best Practices in Patch Management for Security

Patching and patch management are one of the most important and undervalued aspects of cybersecurity. In fact, 57% of cyberattack victims have stated...

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White House Issues Warning on Russian Cyber Attacks
by Chris.McDaniel Apr 5, 2022

White House Issues Warning on Russian Cyber Attacks

Companies Must Bolster Their Cyber Defenses On March 21, 2022, the White House warned American companies to prepare for potential Russian cyberattacks...

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Securing Your Cloud Infrastructure
by Chris.McDaniel Mar 14, 2022

Securing Your Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud computing enables companies to grow without boundaries. However, growth without a solid control framework can quickly introduce risk to an envir...

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Cybersecurity Implications of the Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict
by Chris.McDaniel Mar 7, 2022

Cybersecurity Implications of the Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Global conflicts have evolved in today’s modern era. Computers, cell phones, smart technology, and the internet now play crucial roles in our daily li...

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Expeditors International Shuts Global Operations After Cyberattack
by Chris.McDaniel Feb 22, 2022

Expeditors International Shuts Global Operations After Cyberattack

Over the weekend, a cyberattack struck American logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International. Therefore, It has paralyzed most of...

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How to protect your network from a future attack
by Chris.McDaniel Feb 4, 2022

How to protect your network from a future attack

While initial fixes are crucial for strengthening defenses, you must apply them regularly. A new report, Proactive Preparation and Hardening to Protec...

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2022 Top Security Trends and Challenges
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 28, 2022

2022 Top Security Trends and Challenges

Check out our video interview with John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Products for Fortinet, as he dis...

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Beware of a new and dangerous RDP exploit
by Chris.McDaniel Jan 20, 2022

Beware of a new and dangerous RDP exploit

RDP can be a challenge to implement — here are a few steps that you can take to secure its use The often-exploited Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is on...

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Distributed Workforce Security
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 9, 2021

Distributed Workforce Security

The pandemic turned the workforce on its head. Forced to transition to a remote-first environment quickly many were caught off guard. Now, many find t...

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3 Top Tools for Defending Against Phishing Attacks
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 19, 2021

3 Top Tools for Defending Against Phishing Attacks

By: Justin Jett Phishing emails are now skating past traditional defenses. Justin Jett, director of audit and compliance at Plixer, discusses what to...

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The Year of Ransomware
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 11, 2021

The Year of Ransomware

11/4/2021 Ray Wyman SonicWall reports 495 million ransomware attacks this year, making 2024 the worst year on record. The ransomware juggernaut is sti...

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Introduction To Keepit, our Newest Backup Provider
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 27, 2021

Introduction To Keepit, our Newest Backup Provider

We’re excited to announce our latest partnership with Keepit, a leading provider in the realm of cloud data protection. As businesses increasingly rel...

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Six Steps to Stopping Ransomware Damage
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 15, 2021

Six Steps to Stopping Ransomware Damage

Executive SummaryWhile ransomware has been on the radar of cybersecurity teams for quite some time, activity increased seven-fold just in the second h...

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Smishing on the Rise
by cfountain Oct 8, 2021

Smishing on the Rise

By Sara Coble Increase in Smishing Scams A new financial crime report by risk management tool developer Feedzai has found an increase in phishing scam...

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Cybersecurity Report: Record 304.7 Million Ransomware Attacks
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Report: Record 304.7 Million Ransomware Attacks

SonicWall’s Mid-Year Update to the 2021 Cyber Threat Report: the number of attacks eclipses 2020 global totals in just six months. There are several d...

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BlackMatter ransomware hits the US food supply chain
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 22, 2021

BlackMatter ransomware hits the US food supply chain

September 21, 2021 Published with permission from CyberTalk EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This past weekend, an agrarian business in Iowa, vital to the American...

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How SMBs can plan for the new, new normal
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 16, 2021

How SMBs can plan for the new, new normal

By: Christopher Budd How businesses can plan for better business operations and improve security and privacy, post-pandemic As more of the world looks...

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Are Grubhub and Doordash tracking you?
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 10, 2021

Are Grubhub and Doordash tracking you?

Should you care that these much-loved food delivery apps gather the data that they do? Even if you weren’t super into takeout before the pandemic, cha...

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Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn’t Order
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 2, 2021

Amazon Scam Warning: Beware of Deliveries You Didn’t Order

Have you recently received an Amazon package that you didn’t order? It may be part of a scam called “brushing.” This scheme involves an unordered pack...

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The Top Password Cracking Techniques Used by Hackers
by Chris.McDaniel Aug 26, 2021

The Top Password Cracking Techniques Used by Hackers

What is password cracking? Password cracking is when a hacker uncovers plaintext passwords or unscrambles hashed passwords stored in a computer system...

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New SonicWall Products Drive Innovation; Offer Greater Flexibility, Performance and Low TCO
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 11, 2020

New SonicWall Products Drive Innovation; Offer Greater Flexibility, Performance and Low TCO

by Atul Dhablania SonicWall is committed to staying ahead of the curve with ever-evolving security needs. We leverage the latest technologies to bring...

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SonicWall Enters the SASE Race with Zero-Trust Security Integrated into a Worldwide Network-as-a-Service
by Chris.McDaniel Dec 11, 2020

SonicWall Enters the SASE Race with Zero-Trust Security Integrated into a Worldwide Network-as-a-Service

By Sony Kogin With the global pandemic showing no signs of abating anytime soon, businesses worldwide are finding creative ways to adapt. Survival and...

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How Can You Protect Yourself From Liability for Data Breaches?
by Chris.McDaniel Nov 22, 2020

How Can You Protect Yourself From Liability for Data Breaches?

Cybersecurity is becoming a more important issue for businesses with each passing day. We know that data breaches are plaguing more companies than eve...

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The Internet Is a Human Right
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 22, 2020

The Internet Is a Human Right

Burning the Rulebook that Previously Governed the WIFI Landscape It isn't exactly clear when the internet shifted from being a luxury to a necessity....

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School Safety & Security
by Chris.McDaniel Oct 3, 2020

School Safety & Security

Where are we now & has it Improved? With students returning to school, tensions are high, and safety is paramount. There is no doubt that COVID-19 is...

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6 tried-and-true steps for staying safe online when going back to school
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

6 tried-and-true steps for staying safe online when going back to school

Online learning presents a new set of risks for both families and educators Back to school season is upon us. And this year, things look a bit differe...

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Are your technology initiatives keeping pace with cybersecurity?
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

Are your technology initiatives keeping pace with cybersecurity?

Are your technology initiatives keeping pace with cybersecurity? If you’re a small or mid-sized business (SMB), digital technologies are crucial for y...

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Contact tracing apps face their day of reckoning
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

Contact tracing apps face their day of reckoning

Contact Tracing Apps and Their Potential Benefits Tracing apps could do good for states looking to safely reopen, but the associated risks may be seve...

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Digital transformation and security impacts
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

Digital transformation and security impacts

Are your technology initiatives keeping pace with cybersecurity? Part 1: Understanding the security impacts of digital transformation If you’re a smal...

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File sharing and business security: What you need to know
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

File sharing and business security: What you need to know

All you need to know about file sharing for business. From transfer methods to strategies and tools for staying safe and secure By now, most businesse...

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Patch Management Policies & Processes
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

Patch Management Policies & Processes

Read our best practice guidelines for creating a new patch management policy that protects your network against common application vulnerabilities. Cr...

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Why employee privacy should be a priority for your business
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 20, 2020

Why employee privacy should be a priority for your business

Find out why employee privacy is so important and what measures can you put in place to protect your staff No matter what kind of business you run, yo...

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Data Security Issues in Cloud Computing
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 19, 2020

Data Security Issues in Cloud Computing

There are a number of key data security issues to be aware of in cloud computing. Find out more about what they are and how to protect your data in th...

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Do these three things to keep stalkerware at bay
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 19, 2020

Do these three things to keep stalkerware at bay

Use of this unethical tracking software has surged during lockdown, but here’s how you can protect yourself Compared to January and February, March th...

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How can better infosec improve business continuity?
by Chris.McDaniel Sep 19, 2020

How can better infosec improve business continuity?

Learn more about the role infosec plays in keeping businesses running smoothly and resiliently in the face of this global health crisis. In these time...

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