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Brite Computers is now Brite.Did you hear the news? We dropped Computers –...
For our newest spotlight, meet Christine! She's part of our Cybersecurity Sales Team and...
When you think of a managed service provider what first comes to mind? For...
Money. That’s what breaches and attacks dwindle down to - what data and information...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the multi-faceted economic relief...
March 17, 2020 marked the end of the work environment as we knew it. March...
Our Brite fam and company culture dynamic plays a huge role in our approach....
The day has come. It’s final part of our ‘Better Together’ series featuring Forescout. The...
So far, we asked: Are Forescout and CrowdStrike are better together? And are Forescout...
Today’s blog is brought to you by our partner BriefCam | Republished from BriefCam’s blogWhat is Contact TracingPublic...
Today’s blog is brought to you by our partner Live Earth | Republished from Live Earth's...
Our ‘Better Together’ series explores different integrations to showcase the increased security and value...
We believe in the power of technology and using its capabilities to support departments...
Transforming a vehicle into a safe, ergonomic and functional office space takes the right...
Between adding our sixth Inc. 5000 award, another Rochester Top Workplace award, and a...
Forescout’s Network Access Control and Visibility platform meet CrowdStrike’s Advanced Threat Detection. Each security tool...
We're all aware of the threat of phishing attacks. It's sometimes assumed that technical minded...
Today’s blog is brought to you by our partner Integral Partners.Republished from Integral Partners InsightsRecently we shared some...
For 20 years, we’ve helped public safety departments implement technology to protect communities and...
No one likes the unexpected. Especially when it comes to surprise costs. Let’s be real. Every business...
We often talk about people, process and technology when it comes to Brite and...
Big news! Gone are the days of having to buy an expensive, single-use license...
Cyber security is a game of cat and mouse. Attackers find endless ways to infiltrate...
Does it ever amaze you how many options there are? Whether we’re talking pizza...
Hey Forescout users, the doc is in! We all know health checks are essential...
New service alert! We’re helping organizations elevate Forescout environments with a new Forescout Enhanced...
A major component of our managed IT service solution - BriteStar - is our...
Outfitting a fleet with new technology and computers can be fun. Testing products and bringing the...
License plate recognition (LPR) technology has become a staple in law enforcement. The powerful addition...
Let us introduce you to the temperature verifying, mask identifying, personnel management solution every...
Today’s blog is brought to you by one of Brite's Cybersecurity Engineers.There’s no shortage of security...
Forescout’s 8.2 update introduced a handful of highly anticipated features including a new web-based...
While we often talk about visibility and real-time insights with Forescout, it’s no secret...
Visibility and management of your network keeps getting better with the Forescout 8.2 update....
Interested in Getac’s A140, F110 or V110 models for your fleet? These popular models are...
Technology fails. That’s the reality. Whether an accidental drop, a missing screw or a sudden blue-screen,...
In 2019, phishing attempts had a 37.9% success rate. In the wake of COVID-19 outbreaks, the...
At the beginning of the year, we talked about the NYS SHIELD Act and...
Quick question. How do you know if an unauthorized person is putting devices on...
After making the decision to hire a managed service provider, there’s a feeling of...
Zoom has been a central tool as everyone shifts to digital meetings, happy hours...
Everyone can relate to the recent work from home shift. We’ve all cleared out areas...
featuring the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Organizations can maximize budgets to purchase and...
SMB is often synonymous with agile, multi-discipline workforce. To get the job done, employees find...
In 2019, 62% of employees reported working from home at some frequency. Employees who have...
"The nation's first 5G network."“On the largest, most advanced 4G LTE network.”“The nation’s fastest...
Today, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day by getting to know one of Brite’s very...
Forescout or Cisco ISE? A common conversation and debate when discussing network access control...
In the past, we've looked at Solving Crimes: Past vs. Present and The Use of Video by...
Hey, thanks for stopping by our blog. Today’s post is a little different than our...
As patrol cars play double-duty as transportation and mobile offices, they have to be...
Exciting news!!! Brite’s hosting our second FSCA course of 2020 the week of June...
More than 65,000 fans are set to gather at Hard Rock Stadium to watch...
While Data Privacy Day is today (January 28th), there's been no shortage of privacy...
Yesterday, we teamed up with RDG+ Partners and Harter Secrest and Emery LLP to explore how...
There’s an abundance of software and products available to, in theory, create efficient business...
The digital and cybersecurity space saw unprecedented evolution in the last decade, in terms...
It’s crunch time. We’re in the final days of the holiday season. The malls are packed,...
How to survive the season of phishing attacks Cookies, presents, full parking lots and the...
And here we are with the end of 2019 just weeks away. But before we...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner! With the anticipated uptick...
Smart Device EditionThough tools and solutions play a critical role in a security plan...
Is your computer rugged enough to withstand extreme conditions? Snow has hit Upstate New...
Today's Brite Insight is brought to you by one of Brite's certified Forescout Engineers,...
Every year since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) organization holds...
Your 2019 Cheat Sheet National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to take a...
by David D’Agostino, VP of OperationsPeople, process and technology, when optimized together, are the...
To solve crimes. That’s every departments goal.Utilizing the right tools can help expedite the crime...
GP Flooring Solutions Mitigates IT Downtime During Office Move with Proactive PlanningAn office is...
by Trevor Smith, EVP at Brite Global information security spending continues to grow by double...
The 2019 Rochester Security Summit is in the books! After a full two days...
by Justin Smith - Brite, President and COO An effective cybersecurity plan is an intricate...
Before you start asking Alexa or Google who won the football game, changing the...
A cybersecurity plan and strategy - one essential element of an organization that wouldn’t...
Even a fire can’t halt the pace of business for BriteStar customersA disaster of...
If you’ve been following our previous posts, then you might have picked up on a...
We’ve said it a million times, everyone has said it a million times –...
*$#%. You just got handed the assignment to find a new public safety solution for...
We have posted about how to protect yourself from identity theft, but even if...
Companies seem to be leery of making the leap to using a managed service...
A problem that plagues organization’s capability to achieve complete endpoint protection is the inability...
In order to successfully secure a network, it requires multiple, simultaneous steps ranging from...
Having a lot on your to-do list isn’t always a bad thing. Except for...
IT departments clearly have its hands full with daily tasks spanning from managing computer...
Outfitting your fleet with the latest and greatest technology isn’t as simple as going...
Whether it’s a refresh or equipping new vehicles, outfitting an entire fleet isn’t always...
If you are a fan of classic comedy television, you probably know this “I...
Imagine dispatch getting a call about an active crime/incident and within two minutes command...
Research estimates healthcare data breaches may cause as many as 2,100 deaths a year in...
BriteStar Protects Small Business from Cyber AttacksLarge companies are not the only ones susceptible to cyberattacks. The 2018 Verizon...
In today's digital world, virtually everything uses a password. We use them to get...
5 signs it’s not the oneFalling head over heels for your managed service provider...
In Vehicle Technology: A Look Back and What is Coming Next Police Officers are constantly...
Data privacy has been top of mind for both individuals and corporation over the...
It has been an exciting year for technology advancements in the Public Safety industry. Most...
Not every project can be done all at once, so our team at Brite...
2018 was a work hard, play hard year for us at Brite. Between trade shows,...
The holiday season is officially here! What does everyone do in preparation for jingle...
The process of solving a crime is not always an easy task (and typically...
What Happened: Nordstrom Another week, another retail breach. Nordstrom is the latest retailer to experience...- What Happened: HSBC bank is notifying U.S. customers of a breach that has compromised personal...
Executives for the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most successful franchises in Major...- What happened: The Radisson Rewards program has experienced a data breach affecting “less than 10...
As we were talking all things cybersecurity during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we at...- What happened: An unknown party gained access to the Girl Scouts of Orange County organization’s...
- What happened: The U.S. Department of Defense suffered a data breach affecting at least 30,000...
After the conclusion of the 2018 Rochester Security Summit, Brite is excited to share...- The Breach Shopper Approved is the latest Magecart victim. A malicious JavaScript compromised the code...
- What Happened: Apollo Apollo is a sales engagement startup that helps salespeople connect with prospective...
We are now days away from the Rochester Security Summit (RSS)! Join us and...- What happened: Chegg, an education technology company has announced that the company suffered a data...
- What Happened: GovPayNet (GovPayNow.com) is the latest victim of a data leak. The online payment...
From Siri and Watson to self-driving cars - artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part...- What happened: Veeam, a Swiss-based data company exposed more than 445 million records after using...
Today’s blog is brought to you by our partner Datto.Republished from Datto's BlogOriginally...- What Happened: On September 4, an unknown hacker uploaded a malicious version of a...
To keep the public safe, law enforcement agencies have always relied on the latest technology. Each decade of...
It has never been more important for cybersecurity to be a company priority then...
Today's Brite Insight is brought to you by one of Brite's certified ForeScout Engineers,...
The average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million globally.Non-malicious employee error is typically the cause of a data...
Need help choosing the correct device for mobile connectivity? The mobile work force relies heavily...
In today's blog Lindsey Cooksey, Brite's Eastern Public Safety Manager, touches on major points most...
TODAY’S BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY MATT DEHOND. MATT HAS BEEN A PART OF BRITE’S...
During the holiday season people are rushing around scooping up the latest tech gadgets...
Our blog is brought to you by our Public Safety Inside Sales Support, Conor...
Today's blog is brought to you by Todd Palma. Todd brings over a decade...
Today's blog is brought to you by our partner ForeScout. Republished from ForeScout's BlogOriginally...
Today's blog is brought to you by Trevor Smith, EVP of Sales and Marketing...
Historically, one of the largest obstacles for cybersecurity professionals to deal with was the...
Today's blog is brought to you by Matt Dehond. Matt has been apart of...
Today's blog is brought to you by Mackenzie Spencer, Public Safety Marketing Manager.We live...
Today's blog is brought to you by Lindsey Cooksey and our friends at Lund...
“How To Lose 10 Pounds FAST!” “You Will Never Guess What This Star Did”...
So, your Police Department has made the decision to purchase and implement a body...
Today's blog is brought to you by JAY BLINDERMAN and was originally posted on March 29th,...
TODAY’S BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RYAN CONLEY, AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT BRITE...
Today's blog is brought to you by our partner Ron Arden, Executive Vice President &...
Today's blog is brought to you by Randie VanEtten. Randie is an IT Sales...
Today's blog is brought to you by Matt Dehond, one of Brite's Managed Service Sales...
Today's blog is brought to you by one of Brite's Public Safety Sales Representatives,...
With the advancement of technology, it has never been easier for organizations to expand...
Today's blog is brought to you by Kevin Cox, Brite's Commercial Sales Manager. Kevin comes...
Today's Blog is brought to you by Ryan Conley, an Account Executive at Brite...
A common New Year's Resolution is to be vigilant against advance security threats. Fulfilling...
Reposted from ForeScout's Blog | June 22, 2016 | By Pedro Abreu - Chief Strategy Officer The human brain...
The human nervous system includes 5 senses with a dedicated sensory system for each....
Seeing is believing, control is even better. It is no secret that the number of...
You turn on your computer and find a notice that all your files have been encrypted...
One of Brite's partners, Check Point, complied the a list of Top Attacks and...
The countdown is on! The Rochester Security Summit is 26 days away, and this...
We've all made the mistake. The dreaded "Reply All" button response that was meant...
Getting your education takes a long time. Securing a home loan tends to be...
You’re an advertising agency. You’re a manufacturing plant. You’re a hospital. Every day you...
It's 6 a.m. and Meredith is trying to catch up on some emails at...
When managing privileged accounts on your network there is a particular feeling that you...
Homer Simpson’s catch phrase is one, simple word: D’oh! And no better word could...
Homer Simpson’s catch phrase is one, simple word: D’oh! And no better word could...
IT organizations struggle to answer fundamental questions about their data centers like “What assets...
Today, mobile devices come in all shapes and sizes, from smartphones, notebooks and tablets,...