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Operation: Secure the North Pole
It’s crunch time. We’re in the final days of the holiday season. The malls are packed, Amazon Prime vans are on every street and Santa’s workshop is in overdrive. Prepping for Christmas is no easy task, especially in the North Pole. Think about it, the workshop isn’t just elves casually building a few toys, but rather a complex manufacturing…
Read MoreCookies, Presents and Identity Theft?
How to survive the season of phishing attacks Cookies, presents, full parking lots and the endless stream marketing emails selling you the best deal. It’s those little things that make the holiday season what it is. What isn’t in the holiday spirit are hackers and phishing campaigns stealing personal and financial information. No one is asking…
Read More2019 Recap: Partner updates you missed
And here we are with the end of 2019 just weeks away. But before we nosedive into 2020 and public safety industry trends, let’s see what happened in 2019. In the state of ever-evolving technology, it’s easy to miss out on the latest trends and product updates. Our partners work hard at constantly upgrading and updating products…
Read More5 tips to stay safe while online shopping
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner! With the anticipated uptick in online shopping this year, not only is it convenient, but increases the number of targets for cybercriminals. Here are five quick tips to help you stay safe and protect yourself while online shopping. Use a secure payment method. Pay with…
Read MoreBack to Basics: Cybersecurity Habits
Smart Device Edition Though tools and solutions play a critical role in a security plan (and are often focused on), employees are equally important in maintaining the integrity of a strong cybersecurity plan. Human error is the cause of 90% of breaches. Instilling good cybersecurity habits is a smart, proactive aspect of a successful security plan. As…
Read MoreForescout: More Than Your Average NAC
Today’s Brite Insight is brought to you by one of Brite’s certified Forescout Engineers, Matt Ostrowski. Matt specializes in unique Forescout deployments and enjoys finding new ways to utilize the technology. When people are first exposed to Forescout, it’s typically as a Network Access Control (NAC) solution. But what is NAC? NAC is a security…
Read MoreIACP 2019 Highlights
Every year since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) organization holds the IACP Conference, the largest law enforcement conference. Public safety professionals gather to learn about the latest in innovative technologies, be educated on industry trends, network with other departments and attend trainings to equip their departments will the right skills for…
Read MoreCybersecurity Awareness Month
Your 2019 Cheat Sheet National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to take a step back and assess cybersecurity habits and practices. But rather than having to dig through hundreds of articles, we put together your 2019 Cybersecurity Awareness Month cheat sheet. Before we jump in, remember that there are plenty of things in life…
Read MoreIT Security: The Process That Never Stops
People, process and technology, when optimized together, are the three keys to improved IT security. To take it a step further, a successful security program is not one with an end-state, but rather one that is approached as a continuous orchestrated journey. Over time following a path will lead to success. If Rome wasn’t built…
Read MoreGain Real-Time Insight with Brite’s Intel Center
To solve crimes. That’s every departments goal. Utilizing the right tools can help expedite the crime solving process. However, with the ever-growing technology industry, finding the right tools that meet a department’s needs can be challenging. To help with the technology discovery process, Brite has assembled the latest technologies into our Intel Center. We vetted and partnered with four…
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