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Tripp-Lite manufactures over 5,000 products to power and connect the computers, networking equipment and electronic devices. All of the things that form the foundation of our digital world. Everything from battery backups that safeguard against outages, to surge protection and Read More

Avast is a huge player in antivirus. They already protect around 425 million consumers worldwide. Kaspersky is also a household name in this space. They operate in 200 countries, with about 400 million users. This article will compare Kaspersky Total Read More

Zix is famous for its’ email security offerings like ZixEncrypt and ZixMail. But through a somewhat dizzying series of acquisitions, they have expanded their capabilities. This results in their new, flagship offering, called Zix Secure Cloud. It’s a new platform Read More

(With thanks to Carbonite) We’re going to look at 5 dangerous Ransomware Myths that need to be disspelled. Ransomware can wreak havoc with your data, budget and reputation. In a typical ransomware scenario, the victim receives a warning that critical Read More

Your email filters have an average 7-10% failure rate. That means you need a strong human firewall as your last line of defense. And that’s where KnowBe4 comes in. KnowBe4 Security Awareness and Training is the world’s most popular integrated Read More

Archiving files with cloud storage is not the same as online backup. It requires uploading file after file, and stuff can still be lost. And, if you’re using free archiving offered by your email or office productivity software, you’re still Read More

Passwords alone don’t keep unwanted guests out of your network. Nowadays, they’re just not enough. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With one time password makers like FortiToken Two-Factor Authentication, a password is used Read More

Fortinet FortiClient Fabric Agent Endpoint Security delivers protection, compliance, and secure access in a single, modular lightweight client. Basically, it’s an endpoint security software containing lots of features, such as VPN, Anti-Virus, Vulnerability Scan, and more. It provides desktop protection\antivirus Read More

Fortinet FortiSASE Secure Access solution brings together numerous Fortinet products that are available as a single product or as a modular solution. FortiSASE’s core features include firewall as a service, intrusion prevention, secure web access, and zero trust networking. FortiSASE Read More

Keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape can be challenging. Sometimes it’s best left to experts. But creating dedicated teams or hiring security specialists who have the necessary skills and to investigate, identify and respond to potential cybersecurity threats Read More

Now that Zero Trust Access is such a buzzword in the IT security field, it’s good to know just what it is. Learn more about the basics here. Now, we are going to compare Fortinet’s approach to ZTNA with Palo Read More

Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products. It is now part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially an antivirus company, Panda Security has since expanded its line to advanced cyber-security services with technology geared Read More

Tripp Lite UPS manufactures over 5,000 products to power and connect the computers, networking equipment and electronic devices that form the foundation of our digital world. From battery backups that safeguard against outages, to surge protection and power conditioning, rack Read More

WatchGuard Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products. It is now part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially focused on the development of antivirus software, Panda Security has since expanded its line to advanced Read More

It’s common to see access points described with 2×2:2 or 3×3:3. Or 4×4:4, for that matter. Some now even go up to 8×8:8. What does that mean, and how important is it in deciding on which access point is right Read More

This is a somewhat lengthy read, but it is interesting. Sophos comes to the rescue against some ransomware bad guys and provides some great insight to the cost of carelessness in managing a network. It shows that even IT professionals Read More

(With thanks to Jack Wallen, ZDNet) Here’s some ‘found’ content that is worth passing on. It makes the compelling, and rather inconvenient case for why you shouldn’t connect to an insecure network. We all do it, without a thought. Maybe Read More

If you’re currently using another remote access solution, reach out to us and we’ll SAVE YOU MONEY to switch to ISL Online! The market for remote administration software like ISL Online Remote Desktop is huge, and growing. The pandemic didn’t Read More

In order to protect your computers and smartphones from viruses and other cyber threats, antivirus software is your best defense. And the simple fact is, paid software offers the most advanced and automated defense against malware, ransomware and other advanced Read More

Prior to the introduction of Sophos Intercept X, Sophos offered Central Endpoint as its primary endpoint protection solution. As an older product, it doesn’t include deep learning AI, CryptoGuard, and many other protection features that make Intercept X such complete Read More

ISL Online is a remote access / support product designed for pretty much any industry including healthcare, information technology, universities, government, and banks. With it you can do things like providing helpdesk services and tech support to anyone, anywhere. It Read More

Avast is a huge player in antivirus. They already protect around 425 million consumers worldwide. On the other hand, Emsisoft is a smaller company with about 1 million yearly users. As one might expect, Avast has a larger offering, with Read More

Endpoint Detection and Response refers to the protection of internet-connected devices such as PCs, workstations, servers and smartphones from cyber threats. As you you can imagine, there are many options out there to choose from. Some of our big ones Read More

EDR, of course, stands for Endpoint Detection and Response. EDR tools enable organizations to address the increased complexity and frequency of attacks. It does this by providing unparalleled visibility and detection across their endpoints. Corporate Armor offers several top-line solutions, Read More

Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies to fight cyber attacks in real time. They’ve been around a long time, and are very well-known and respected. This article will discuss their All-in-One Protection Read More

Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies to fight cyber attacks in real time. They’ve been around a long time, and are very well-known and respected. This article will discuss their Avast Business Read More

First of all, an introduction: Palo Alto Cortex XDR is, as they tell it, the world’s first extended detection and response platform that gathers and integrates all security data to stop sophisticated attacks. It unifies prevention, detection, investigation, and response Read More

Check Point CloudGuard provides unified cloud native security. It watches over all your assets and workloads across your multi-cloud environment. This enables you to automate security, prevent threats, and manage your posture everywhere, from one place. It was previously known Read More

Keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape can be challenging. Sometimes it’s best to leave it to the experts. But creating dedicated teams or hiring security specialists who have the necessary skills and to investigate, identify and respond to Read More

With (Thanks to Avast Academy) Short answer; yes. You probably guessed that since somebody went through the trouble to write n article about it. A router can indeed be infected by a virus, and it can be a menace. Router Read More

Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus is part of Avast’s Endpoint Protection for Small Business suite, along with Avast Business Antivirus and Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus. Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies Read More

Avast Business Antivirus Pro is part of Avast’s Endpoint Protection for Small Business suite, along with Avast Business Antivirus and Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus. Avast has been around a long time. They have managed to create a scalable cloud-based Read More

Avast Business Antivirus Basic is part of Avast’s Endpoint Protection for Small Business suite, along with Avast Business Antivirus Pro and Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus. Avast has been around a long time. They have managed to create a scalable Read More

Here we’re going to do an elevator-version of the differences between Endpoint Protection, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Managed Threat Response (MTR). And if they come out with anything else before this article is Read More

Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies to fight cyber attacks in real time. They’ve been around a long time, and are very well-known and respected. This article will discuss their new Avast Read More

Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies to fight cyber attacks in real time. They’ve been around a long time, and are very well-known and respected. This article will discuss their new Avast Read More

Avast is one of the largest security companies in the world using next-gen technologies to fight cyber attacks in real time. They’ve been around a long time, and are very well-known and respected. This article will discuss their new Avast Read More

ESET is highly economical, yet effective, and easy-to-use Antivirus. But ESET uses multilayered technologies to go far beyond the capabilities of basic antivirus. ESET has been around 30 years, and they have built a reputation for being very innovative. They Read More

We’re going to talk about the Check Point Harmony suite, but first things first. Checkpoint Sandblast Agent is now Checkpoint Harmony Endpoint Protection. And talk about layered protection; Checkpoint Harmony Total Security Suite consolidates six security products to provide uncompromised Read More

The ever-growing threatscape requires an ever-growing arsenal of weapons to defend against it. Fortinet FortiEDR with MDR is one of the more recent products of this ongoing, ever-changing reality. But first, a little background on Endpoint Detection and Response. What Read More

Antimalware products are, of course, getting smarter and more powerful all the time. That’s the good news. The bad news is, so is the malware. Honestly, we are more vulnerable to malware than ever before. That means you need protection Read More

Emsisoft provides antivirus and anti-malware protection to millions of individuals, businesses, and organizations the world over. The super-clean Emsisoft Enterprise Security user interface and powerful security protections are quite impressive. In terms of malware detection and ease-of-use, they are excellent. Read More

Is XDR (Extended Detection and Response) over-rated? Is it just marketing hype? Do you need it? Not everybody does. You’ve probably heard a lot about Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection and Response these days. Well, now we’re on th Extended Read More

So what do you need to look for in Endpoint Protection? Well, what are the main threats to your endpoint these days? For starters, understand that 68% of all organizations were victimized by some kind of cyberattack last year. The Read More

The questions will come at the end. But remember, 68% of all organizations were victimized by some kind of cyberattack last year. The pressure to have the right endpoint solution in place is greater than ever. But the congested endpoint Read More

Earlier this year, Sophos introduced the new XGS series of firewalls, with Sophos Xstream. As the successor to the XG series, they offer significant changes and take network protection to a whole new level. The XG series and the new Read More

Endpoint protection software guards devices like smartphones against threats. It also provides greater management oversight. It isn’t hard to see why endpoint protection is such a huge, fast-growing sector of network security right now, in the age of telecommuting. These Read More

We’ve put in a good bit of time talking about Sophos Intercept X. In a nutshell, it’s Sophos’ new family of security software products. It starts with Intercept X Essentials, and goes up to Intercept X with Managed Threat Response, Read More

A few months ago, Sophos announced that Intercept X Essentials and Intercept X Essentials for Server are now available for purchase. Corporate Armor has made a big deal about the Intercept X family of Endpoint Protection solutions. And this product Read More

Prior to the introduction of Intercept X, Sophos offered Central Endpoint as its primary endpoint protection. As an older product, it doesn’t include deep learning AI, CryptoGuard, and many other features that make Sophos Intercept X so complete and effective. Read More

Prior to the introduction of Sophos Intercept X Advanced, Sophos offered Central Endpoint. This was its primary endpoint protection solution. It doesn’t include deep learning AI, CryptoGuard, and many other protection features that make Intercept X so complete and effective. Read More

ESET is highly economical, yet effective, and easy-to-use Antivirus. It’s a great overall security package. And it’s getting a lot of really good independent reviews and customer write-ups. We’re going to look at a new product, ESET Protect Entry. ESET Read More

ESET is highly economical, yet effective, and easy-to-use Antivirus. It’s a great overall security package. And it’s getting a lot of really good independent reviews and customer write-ups. We’re going to look at a new product, ESET Protect Entry. ESET Read More

Avast Small Office Protection is a nifty, nimble little security suite sized for the home office-to-small business. Think up to 10 users. The next step up, Avast Endpoint Protection, will cover from 11-100 users. The great thing about these small Read More