Posts Tagged ‘Internet’
Pros and cons of “In the cloud” computing
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Have you looked at thin client computing lately?
Whether you use Microsoft’s Terminal Server, Citrix Xen, or solutions from VMware, thin client computing can save a lot of money for many organizations. Even if you initially invest a little more, the technology often pays you back fast.
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A simple way to learn to increase your personal internet safety
When I speak, the audience is always very interested in “How can I make my home computer safer?” Find free short videos in plain English about being safe online at www.LearnToBeSafeOnline.com. Please go check out the site and give me feedback about making it better. I need your help – the goal is for us to make the internet a safe place by 10/10/10! Please tell your friends and work associates!
How do CEO’s feel about employees using Twitter?
Here is a short video about how most CEO’s feel about employees using twitter:
http://www.articulate.com/community/blogdemo/Werner-Twitter/player.html
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Short useful Forbes article about CEO’s and cybersecurity
What CEOs Don’t Know About Cybersecurity by Andy Greenberg. A new study hints at how often cyberthreats aren’t communicated to the boss.
Many thanks to don@soundtraining.net for passing this along – he provides excellent IT training.
Microsoft releasing important patch Today at 1pm Eastern
Early this week a major bug was discovered in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer – IE – that would allow code imbedded in web sites to potentially exploit the computers who visit those sites. This has many people wondering if they should use a different browser besides IE.
Some people choose to use a different browser other than IE. I use Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer depending on the task. You may choose to switch browsers or use other browsers as well. Just keep in mind that ALL browsers need to stay patched and current. If your organization uses WSUS for patches, keep in mind that WSUS will patch IE but will not patch Firefox centrally – a reason to consider staying on IE.
The most important thing is, no matter what browser you use, be sure to keep all the applications, operating systems, and firmware in your devices patched with the latest security patches. If you continue to use IE, be sure to backup your computers and apply the patch using a staged deployment when Microsoft releases the patch on Wednesday.
If you have mobile teams, get them a portable broadband router
One of the biggest challenges many companies face is having users that work off-site and need to connect to the Internet. The users may be at a construction site, performing an accounting audit at a customer site, working from a hotel or conference center, or be in some other location. The temptation is to allow the users to connect through a WiFi hotspot or even plug into someone else’s network. The dangers are huge if the remote network infects your user’s computer or if your user gets accused of infecting the remote network.
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