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Fixed Price Managed IT Services: How BriteStar Can Help You Budget
No one likes the unexpected. Especially when it comes to surprise costs. Let’s be real. Every business feels every penny, whether it’s a multi-billion-dollar company or the go-to local ice cream shop. As beneficial a product or service is to business operations, there’s always a financial impact. That’s why when it comes to IT and cybersecurity, our managed service offering,…
Read MoreNew York SHIELD Act Compliance Tips
At the beginning of the year, we talked about the New York SHIELD Act compliance and the steps companies had to take. In the shuffle of recent events, the compliance date has come and gone for many without the proper actions in place. With the coupling of legal implications of non-compliance and the developing security vulnerabilities from…
Read MoreProactive Cybersecurity Defense: 6 Enhancing Tips
Cyberattacks affect businesses of all types and sizes. Many organizations struggle with prioritizing cybersecurity defense effort and projects. No one is safe from crippling attacks ranging from phishing, malware, insider threats and don’t forget ransomware! The common denominator of all cyber incidents is its ability to hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction. These 3…
Read MoreWhy You Need Cybersecurity Monitoring and Management
“Monitoring and management” is a common phrase in the IT and cybersecurity space. And while it is vague, it is an incredibly important component of a strong cybersecurity plan. Between maximizing tool investments, detecting attacks and optimizing setups, here’s why you need cybersecurity monitoring and management. Monitoring The first half of this dynamic duo is…
Read MoreMSP Services Go Beyond Help Desk
When you think of a managed service provider (MSP) what first comes to mind? For most, they think that MSPs are synonymous with a help desk. While a 24/7 help desk is one positive advantage of MSPs, it is not the only feature. Proper MSP services beyond help desk and will help off-set the day-to-day…
Read MoreHow to Start a Security Awareness Training Program: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
All the security tools in the world are incomplete without trained users. Security awareness training programs exist to educate users and equip them with the skills to be the last line of defense against cyberattacks. Even with the best intentions, user awareness training programs can fall flat. Here is how to start a security awareness training…
Read MoreComprehensive Managed IT Services: 3 Core Pillars
After years of offering comprehensive managed IT services, our BriteStar team has outlined and documented our approach to help every organization safeguard its technology. Technology enables us to live life and do business like never before. While we’re able to leverage it for good, if not properly managed it can be a nightmare. Between protecting…
Read MoreBusiness Email Compromise: How to Recognize and Handle
Business email compromise is a highly specific and targeted tactic used in phishing emails for monetary gain. Would you rather learn how to spot one, or cost your company thousands? Hopefully, it’s the former because this blog shares insights into: What is business email compromise? How to recognize business email compromise. 3 steps if you…
Read MoreCVE Management: Removing CVEs Swept Under the Rug
IT leadership builds and manages strong, diverse teams to ensure secure and stable operations. However, sometimes departments overlap resulting in confusion and miscommunication. Such is the case with networking and security departments when it comes to CVE management. It is important to address responsibility early on. Who should be held accountable for any unpatched known…
Read MoreEmbracing 5G in Public Safety – On-demand Webinar
Officers, firefighters and paramedics alike need secure, reliable and fast communications. They rely on one router to connect the increasing number of critical devices in their vehicle back to HQ. That’s where Sierra Wireless comes in with three of its newest XR devices using 5G for public safety. This on-demand webinar keeps public safety viewers…
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