Security
How Does an MDR Protect Endpoints?
Endpoints are the ends within any network, people looking to interact with the network using a device. These devices are computers, servers, smartphones, laptops, workstations or tablets. These endpoints are openings to the world on the other side, through the traffic generated. This traffic includes web searches, file saves, downloads, and email exchanges. So, if you are…
Read MoreWhat Are Endpoints and How Do They Help?
What Are Endpoints? Endpoints are the final stop inside your network where people begin interacting with the technology. These endpoints are computers, servers, workstations, tablets, laptops, smartphones, etc. You can consider them to be the doors that open from your network to the world outside. As they are doors, you have to guard the traffic…
Read MoreEndpoints- Malware Detection & Prevention
Not too long ago, cyber security for workstations and computers was only limited to firewall installation, with a quality antivirus application. It was a prevention-centered approach, but it is insufficient these days. The current cyber threat environment has become too sophisticated for antivirus and firewalls to handle. SynchroNet understands the modern threats, and can provide…
Read MoreAre Managed IT Services the Right Solution for My Business?
In 2022, data security and protection can no longer be treated as a business afterthought. The stakes are simply too high in terms of the current cyber threat environment; moreover, there is also the crucial matter of protecting networks for the sake of compliance, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity. Over the last few years,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Firewall Security in 2022
If you grew up around the time when the internet was coming of age thanks to the advent of graphical web browsers, you probably know that going online is an activity that should only be done with an updated antivirus software and an active firewall. For a long time, the firewall/antivirus combination was pretty much…
Read MoreWhy Critical Security Patches Are More Critical Than Ever
According to an April 2022 report published by information security firm Mandiant, we are living in a time when hackers are busier than ever coding zero-day threats. The number of zero-day attacks identified by Mandiant rose from 38 in 2019 to 80 by the end of 2021. To understand why this report should be of…
Read MoreHow Do I Use 2FA?
In the past, two-factor authentication (2FA) used to be a kind of tech that would only come from spy movies like Mission Impossible. But this is not the case anymore. Most of us are already using 2FA in one way or another. It can either be in the form of 2FA or the more common…
Read MoreHow Do I Use 2FA?
In the past, two-factor authentication (2FA) used to be a kind of tech that would only come from spy movies like Mission Impossible. But this is not the case anymore. Most of us are already using 2FA in one way or another. It can either be in the form of 2FA or the more common…
Read MoreImplementing Multi-Factor Authentication
Security breaches are getting too frequent these days. Your regular username and password are no longer enough against the sophistication of cyber attacks. Shifting to (MFA) provides specialized layers that create barriers to cyber criminals. As criminals become more technically sophisticated, layering access to accounts creates more barriers for them to overcome. Think of it…
Read MoreWhat Is Multi-Factor Authentication & How Does It Work?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication for which you have to provide two or more verification factors to access your digital account and resources. It is a core component of any strong identity & access management policy. It not only asks for a username and password, but also requires verification factors. So, it…
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