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IT departments are understaffed, and it shows So many things are challenging for corporations today, from the economy in general to fuel prices, shipping costs, and the skilled labor shortage. The list is long, and businesses are feeling the pinch. One department that is really feeling the effects is IT. As companies are understaffed in

Security Risks of Power Distribution Units Introduction Power distribution units (PDUs) play a critical role in data centers, serving as the middleman between power sources and equipment. PDUs are often overlooked during risk assessments because they are not considered mission-critical equipment. However, it is important to remember that PDUs are a gateway for both physical

62% of businesses in 2018 experienced social engineering hacks, a type of phone scam that masquerades as a genuine call to get valuable information about a given company. 1 As with any device on your network, care should be taken when selecting, installing, and using Voice Over IP (VOIP) phones.  Beyond the basic security protocols you

When it comes to choosing laptop devices, there are a variety of factors to consider.  For users who only need access to cloud services and where budget is a prime consideration, Chromebooks are inexpensive and come with a variety of ‘built-in’ security features. Chromebooks have automatic updating of their operating system, which is an excellent

The Security Risks of Printers Far too many organizations overlook printers as potential data security risks.  Most printers are connected to your network and have internal storage to facilitate processing.  These devices have truly become specialized computers and are just as susceptible to data breaches or cyberattacks as any other device in your network.  

Wi-Fi has become the norm to enable employees access to the shared resources they need to conduct their daily job tasks, and a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) is one of the devices that helps with the process. APs are mainly used to extend the wireless coverage of an existing network and increase the number of

As part of Data Privacy Week, Eric Dorn, SVP and General Manager, Sipi Asset Recovery, shares the single most common data security disconnect he witnesses almost daily. And it’s keeping him up at night. “Data in transit risk is a critical problem that needs to be addressed! Specifically, equipment and devices moving from one customer’s facility

Data breaches are coming in waves these days and in many forms. Unfortunately, as Facebook found out in April 2019, the results can be significant. That breach exposed the data of 533 million users and cost Facebook 5 billion dollars. It was one of many reported by prominent companies in recent years. Yet, cyber hacks

You bet it’s a thing, and, it’s happening in data centers and offices now more than ever before. Worldwide, manufacturing has been affected by the pandemic. With electronics manufacturing being at the center of many industries, it has been hit especially hard. Computer chips, processors, hard drives, and many other parts are not readily available, causing delays

Damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) lithium-ion batteries are the main reason behind phone screen cracks, gadget casing warps, or even a laptop trackpad malfunction. DDR batteries may appear to be a minor issue; however, a damaged battery can be very harmful to the device, the environment the device is in, and the device’s owner. Therefore, educated