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Practicing Good Cybersecurity Hygiene
Cybersecurity hygiene is defined as the day-to-day practice of maintaining the basic health and security of software and hardware assets, according to Graylog. With current world events developing quickly, keeping up with this daily practice is incredibly important. Put simply, cybersecurity is more important today than ever before. Being proactive is one of the best…
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No Matter the Title, Technology Leadership Is Essential
Organizationally, IT leadership can fall into a wide range of areas. Technology is found in every area of an organization – from email and file storage to security practices to using a key card to enter the building. If your team member has a computer/phone/badge/device, they use technology. The technology leader in your organization is…
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What You Need to Know About ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot specializing in natural language processing. With ChatGPT, you can engage in human-like conversations and receive assistance with various tasks such as answering questions, writing essays, creating emails, crafting PowerPoint presentations, and even coding software. ChatGPT is not the only advanced AI chatbot of its…
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 End of Life
Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will soon be unsupported by Microsoft and could pose serious risks for organizations using it after the official end-of-life date in October 2023. Potential Risks and Important Considerations Once Microsoft ends support for operating systems, security patches or updates, bug fixes, or technical support are no longer offered. What…
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Office Relocation and IT Readiness
Undergoing an office relocation or opening additional locations to accommodate a growing team is a big step and a massive investment. GadellNet is here to evaluate a space for IT readiness. We aim to work with organizations early in their office relocation or expansion process to ensure IT readiness. We also look to uncover hidden…
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Comparing Managed Service Provider Prices and Services
When evaluating and comparing Managed Service Providers (MSP), many want to look at the options and lay them out in an apples-to-apples comparison. Something worth noting; there are over 7,500 varieties of apples. To help decode some common areas of importance, we have a few tips and questions you can ask during the exploratory stage…
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Endpoint Protection Evolution: Improving Cybersecurity
The cybercrimes landscape has changed drastically over the last few years with bad actors getting far more aggressive. Recent attacks have proven that no industry – hospitals, schools, manufacturers, government – is safe. However, as cyberattacks have increased, so have advances in cybersecurity defenses. EDR, or Endpoint Detection and Response technology, has had a significant…
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Choosing a Managed Service Provider: 10 Questions to Ask
You’ve made the decision. You will outsource all or part of your IT functions to a Managed Service Provider (MSP). You’ve approached several vendors, looked at their website, and maybe even talked briefly with a sales rep. Now it’s time to narrow down the options. That can be a time-consuming and confusing task. You’re about…
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Tips for Auto Dealerships Navigating GLBA
Auto dealerships are now required to plan, implement, and maintain an Information Security Program to increase the private data security of individuals. Avoiding mishandling consumer data is the driving force behind this program. The Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) 15 U.S.C. § 6805, which calls for this, was designed to protect non-public consumer information collected…
