It’s no secret that most computer users have password fatigue; many people are forced to remember numerous passwords, each with their own set of requirements and often with mandated refresh cycles. The result is that security is actually made weaker as users stumble to create easy to remember passwords or simply write down their passwords [...]
IT Computer Support of New York has joined the MSPAlliance, a global organization of cloud, managed service providers and dedicated vendors. MSPAlliance Members are eligible for MSP and Cloud Certifications including, SSAE16 Audits and ultimately achieve certification through the MSPAlliance MSP/Cloud Verify System™. The MSPAlliance works to further the advancement of Cloud Computing around the [...]
Spear-phishing attacks differ from normal cyber-attacks in that the attacker specifically targets an individual or organization to steal information. The precise nature of spear-phishing makes it more difficult to defend against than traditional spam and most organizations are not prepared to deal with the threat. A new study from security vendor Cloudmark, revealed that over [...]
Microsoft is starting off the New Year with a list of big changes and important patches. Last month we reported that Internet Explorer 6 through 10 would be discontinued on January 12th, but this month also marks the end of support for the much maligned Windows 8. On Tuesday, Microsoft delivered the final set of [...]
On January 12th 2016, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for versions of Internet Explorer older than IE11. With less than three weeks left, this could be a problem for the millions of Internet Explorer users who still use outdated software. Numbers vary, but it is estimated that at least 124 [...]
In our previous articles, we have shown examples of typical threats and taken you through the process of choosing a penetration test vendor. This week we will guide you through the long-term goals of penetration tests and explain some of the repercussions of not maintaining your penetration test procedures and regulatory compliance. Often in discussions [...]
In last week’s article, we covered the basics of what a penetration test is and why they should make them part of your regular security regiment. This week we will to cover things to look out for when choosing your penetration test vendor. Not all penetration test vendors are created equal; many service providers [...]
Manhattan, New York City (NYC) is a small island off the east coast of the United States. Many people think of it as a huge faceless, heartless, Gotham City. For those of us that make our lives here, we understand that NYC is a large collection of small communities. We have the density to support [...]
There is an increase in the needs of businesses to maintain satellite offices in the New York City area, but many of these businesses don’t have the external IT capabilities or manpower to manage them. IT Computer Support of New York offers extensive services that enable you to have qualified and knowledgeable remote eyes and [...]
For the last two months, IT Computer Support of New York has conducted Software Asset Management presentations at the Dell Solutions center in New York City. As part of the presentations, we have provided free evaluation software to all of the attending companies. On the base level, these evaluations provide information about a business’s licensure [...]