A well-known Connecticut business recently hired Kelser to hack them with a simulated phishing attack. Here’s how we did it. Over the past year, we’ve been working with Hoffman Auto Group, one of Connecticut’s largest auto dealers, to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and make sure their customer data is as safe as possible. After putting all the latest technology in place, it came time to address employee awareness since most cyber-attacks involve human error.

Managed security services are network security services that have been outsourced to a service provider. This provider will administer outsourced monitoring and management of security devices and systems.

What Does a Managed Security Service Provider do? A managed security service provider (MSSP) provides outsourced monitoring and management of security devices and systems.

IT hardware, like cars, are depreciating assets. As soon as you drive them off the proverbial lot, they begin to lose value. The reason for this depreciation is twofold: the product will eventually wear down, and newer models will be released with greater specs. Keeping this in mind, how often should you refresh your IT assets? To understand the answer to this question, let’s look at the IT-asset lifecycle management.

A managed network is a type of communication network that is built, operated, secured and managed by a third-party service provider.

Many times, when looking for a managed service provider (MSP), price is the main issue that floats to top of mind. Unfortunately, you likely don’t have an unlimited pot of money to work with and this can cause you to lose track of why you’re looking for an MSP in the first place. While cost is a factor, it’s important not to overlook the fact that you’re looking for a trusted partner that can help move your organization forward by transforming your IT department from an operating drain into a critical business asset.

Not too long ago, I was interviewed for a Comcast Business blog post and Inc.com article about Wi-Fi security. As long as the Wi-Fi is up and running, the security of it isn’t something the average person gives a lot of thought to, but improperly secured Wi-Fi networks present a number of unique vulnerabilities hackers can exploit to gain access to sensitive data. To understand Wi-Fi security, it helps to know about these strategies that hackers use.

Mobile devices have become so important to professional productivity--- they're the way you connect with others, maintain your schedule, and find important information on the go. However, they're also very easily hacked or compromised if you don't take steps to prevent this from happening. Here are some tips from IT services firms in CT that your company can use to help keep your phones safe: