Forescout 8.2 Deep Dive: Cloud-First Deployments

Forescout’s 8.2 update introduced a handful of highly anticipated features including a new web-based interface with dashboard upgrades and the eyeExtend Connect App ecosystem.  The final feature we want to breakdown in the Forescout 8.2 update is the cloud-first deployment capability.   Before 8.2, device visibility and control were limited for organizations with a cloud-first approach,…

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Forescout 8.2 Deep Dive: eyeExtend Connect Ecosystem

While we often talk about visibility and real-time insights with Forescout, it’s no secret that security doesn’t stop with it. Forescout’s 8.2 update and the introduction of eyeExtend Connect, Forescout users can now go beyond just visibility and enhance their overall IT and cybersecurity ecosystem. Forescout’s 8.2 update introduced three significant features including: a web-based…

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Forescout 8.2 Deep Dive: Dashboard Upgrades

Visibility and management of your network keeps getting better with the Forescout 8.2 update. With the theme of “Identify and Act – Faster” the newest version continues to improve the already powerful security platform with a set of upgrades including a new dashboard, connectors and cloud deployments.   As 8.2 betters the capabilities of Forescout, we…

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Technology Fails. A Guide to Getac Warranties.

Technology fails.  That’s the reality.  Whether an accidental drop, a missing screw, or a sudden blue screen, things happen.  Luckily, the majority of manufacturers offer some variation of warranty protection.  As public safety departments make investments (both monetary and time) in new technology, warranty coverage is important to consider during the evaluation and product selection process.   With that, today…

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Protecting Against Phishing Emails

In 2019, phishing attempts had a 37.9% success rate. In the wake of COVID-19 outbreaks, the number of phishing attacks has grown significantly.  With an astonishing average click-through rate, it is more important than ever to examine your email security plan.   Here are a few steps you can take to protect your users and data: Familiarize yourself with…

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Forescout: Protecting Networks Remotely

Quick question.  How do you know if an unauthorized person is putting devices on your network when no one is onsite to monitor your environment? This is a challenge IT teams are facing as organizations encourage individuals to stay home and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.  Vacated offices, lacking the proper tools and…

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BTS: The BriteStar MSP Onboarding Process

BTS: The BriteStar MSP Onboarding Process

There’s a feeling of blissful peace after making the decision to hire a managed service provider. You and your organization no longer have to stress over IT problems. You now have a whole dedicated team that has your back. The only concern? Transitioning responsibilities and onboarding to an outside team.  It’s understandable. Making the investment into…

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Your Guide to Public Safety Grants

featuring the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Organizations can maximize budgets to purchase and implement leading technologies with grants, contracts or leasing opportunities.  Grants are a unique situation to get additional funding for resources in relation to specific projects and often are how departments are able to acquire critical technology upgrades.   To understand how your…

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8 Tips for Securing Remote Workers: SMB Edition

SMB is often synonymous with agile, multi-discipline workforce.  To get the job done, employees find themselves in different locations; in the office, with customers, at home and everywhere in-between.  No matter the size of the organization, workers need secure access to critical company information.   The challenge facing many SMB organizations is “How do we secure a mobile…

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6 Tips for Securing Remote Workers

In 2019, 62% of employees reported working from home at some frequency[1].  Employees who have the ability to work remotely report being significantly happier and fulfilled in their jobs.  Employers gain the benefits of reduced building overhead and the ability to reduce the spread of germs during flu season.  With all the benefits of remote workers also…

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