Posts by The Abacus Blog Team
How To Access Corporate VPN Using Forticlient and Microsoft Desktop
Corporate VPN solutions have rapidly become essential for businesses that want to keep their data secure while still allowing their employees access to the files they need for work. With sophisticated end-to-end encryption, employees can access the company’s resources and data without having to worry about any sensitive information being leaked, no matter the device…
Read MoreAbacus Services: Supercharge Your Projects With An IT Steering Committee
Navigating through the changing world of IT can be extremely confusing, but having an effective IT management team to help develop a strategy for you helps in keeping your organization afloat. An IT steering committee is the best way to plan for the company’s IT needs while ensuring that everything still aligns with your goals.…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Don’t Patch Security Updates?
When you’re working on a project and a window pops up asking to install the latest update, you might be annoyed at the interruption and click on the “Remind Me Later” button. However, even the smallest patch update is a big deal when it comes to keeping the devices and system secure. So what happens…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your FFIEC Compliance in 2022
Financial institutions are the prime target for many cybercriminals who want to gain access to a client’s personal information and use it for fraudulent transactions. With many high-level threats happening recently, the FFIEC has created a framework to measure a financial institution’s preparedness when faced with cyber-attacks. So how can a business improve its FFIEC…
Read MoreShould Your SMB Install a UTM Firewall?
More and more small and medium-sized businesses are utilizing network-connected devices for their operations, but this also means there’s an increased risk of different cyber threats. Hackers and cybercriminals find and exploit security holes, so the best thing that business owners can do is to have security systems and optimized hardware to protect them –…
Read MoreAbacus Services: What Does Firewall Management Entail?
If branch offices have CCTV cameras and guards for physical security, firewalls are an integral part of any network infrastructure that acts as a barrier against malicious activities and online attackers. They contain a set of security rules and policies that determine which inbound traffic to allow and which should be blocked. Without a strong…
Read MoreWhat’s Included In The Pro Abacus Compliance Care?
Keeping employees and stakeholders protected from cyberattacks is a major concern for a lot of organizations that are beginning their digital transformation. For this reason, investing in an all-in-one cyber solution such as Pro Abacus Compliance Care can support your existing IT infrastructure to ensure the efficiency of daily operations and safeguard your assets and…
Read MoreHow To Strengthen Branch Office Security With FortiGate Firewalls
Although many companies now offer online transactions, some still provide face-to-face customer service in their select branch offices. These remote offices usually rely on a branch network to access corporate resources and pertinent business information. However, many organizations still find it difficult to manage branch networks, especially with the increasing cybersecurity concerns. This is where…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Vulnerability Management and Threat Hunting?
Cybercriminals are becoming more persistent in finding ways to hack and steal information from organizations. They’ve also become more technologically advanced and are using elaborate techniques so they can infiltrate networks without being detected by security systems. For businesses, the only way they can fight the challenge against these attackers is to employ a proactive…
Read MoreDoes Email Encryption Encrypt Attachments?
Thanks to the Internet, businesses now have an easier way to communicate with their internal and external stakeholders. However, one downside of online communication is that you cannot assure the security of your messages once it gets sent over the network. Even though you have firewall protection, it doesn’t necessarily protect all the contents of…
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