The Hartford Business Journal's manufacturing issue kicks off with a front-page article about cybersecurity in manufacturing. Kelser Senior Consulting Engineer Andrew Tyler is seen in the front-page image working with Rich Shemanskis, Information Technology Manager at Empire Industries, one of our clients.

“We’re really excited to start creating our disaster recovery plan!” Said no one, ever. Perhaps it’s not the most exciting project, but do you want to know what’s less fun than working on a disaster recovery plan? Working to fix a disaster that happened with no contingency in place. Just like having insurance, a disaster recovery plan is designed so that when the worst happens you have support, guidance and resources to correct the issue and move on. From a technology standpoint, this is essential for business continuity, and in some cases, compliance. One misconception about disaster planning is that it’s some huge gorilla of a project that requires significant effort and investment. The truth is it doesn’t have to be, and there are a lot of things you can do on a small scale that have a big effect.

The latest issue of the Hartford Business Journal includes an article by Kelser COO & CTO Jonathan Stone titled, "Key steps to fend off a cyberattack."

InsideHigherEd, the leading digital media outlet for higher education professionals, published an article about recent ransomware attacks on colleges and universities.

The way people work today is fundamentally different than it used to be. The workplace is dependent on technology, and most companies store their sensitive data in locations that are vulnerable to hackers. In addition, as more devices join the Internet of Things, possible points of attack multiply quickly. Cyber criminals have adapted to this new normal. They now have more opportunities to do what they do best, and they are taking advantage of every weakness. Even though cybersecurity tools and strategies are always improving, breaches are still occurring on a regular basis and the privacy of our information continues to be questioned.

What’s the #1 reason to create (and enforce) a small business cybersecurity policy? Getting hacked poses a serious risk for your business, if it hasn't already happened. Hacking, viruses, phishing, malware, worms, Trojans—cyber attacks go by various names, but the common denominator is that everyone has the potential to be attacked. Seriously, everyone—from the well-publicized 2016 hacking of the Democratic National Committee to the daily cyber attacks of more than 25 million small businesses in the US, it happens to everyone. So what’s a small business owner to do—throw up his hands (and his customers’ financial info) and give up? Far from it.

Kelser President & CEO Barry Kelly was recently interviewed by Kate L Harrison for an Inc. article titled "Who will get hacked in 2017?" With so much news surrounding cybersecurity and cyber attacks in 2016, it's a great question!

The New England Journal of Higher Education has published an article titled "For Colleges and Universities, Complex Networks Require a Layered Approach to Security" written by Kelser Vice President of Professional Services Matt Kozloski.