Every year the number of cyber-attacks increases, and so every year NSS Labs tests next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) to determine how effective each is. For the fifth year in a row, SonicWALL, which is what we at Network Specialists use, has achieved the “Recommended’ rating. NSS Labs has the most comprehensive testing in the industry and SonicWALL was one...
Read MoreIt is easy to see that data is essential, but it can be difficult to measure just how important it is to protect that data. Some studies claim that up to 60% of small businesses that have suffered a cyber-attack fail within 6 months. While other variables could affect that statistic, it makes sense that a breach would...
Read MoreIt seems hard to believe personal computers were only just entering the market in the 1970’s. The first Apple computer came out 41 years ago, and did not include either a display or a keyboard. The internet was still in its infancy, with the World Wide Web not being created until 1990. Now there are desktops, laptops, tablets,...
Read MoreWhen you have a site that deals with people’s health information, ensuring that your site follows the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential. Protecting your patient health information (PHI) requires identifying possible breach points, and taking measures towards preventing breaches happening. Identify the PHI that your organization handles Whether your organization creates, receives, stores or...
Read MoreNetwork security is one of the most crucial aspects of your business, and as technology evolves, so do new threats to your network. Thankfully, there are steps you can take towards making sure your network is secured. Assess your Network Conducting network assessments regularly helps identify and address weaknesses in your security. Doing so allows you to evaluate...
Read MoreNetwork Specialists has officially taken control of their new corporate office and datacenter in St. Louis, MO! Network Specialists is now in the process of moving in the rest of this month and will be holding their Grand Opening in the month of November. The new office gives Network Specialists ample room for their rapid growth. Network Specialists...
Read MoreNetwork Specialists (NS) is proud to announce its partnerships with four CyberSecurity and datacenter software firms: Kaseya, Barracuda, Webroot and Zix. These companies are the leaders in data security and protection and take a proactive stance in supporting IT firms with their software products. Between the four of them, they provide all of the necessary solutions and take...
Read MoreWhen you typically make a sale, you have to rely on two sets of people: those covering the sales side of it, and those covering the technical side of it. They each are important to the process, but wouldn’t it be nice sometimes if you could have all of it in one person? Someone who can successfully negotiate...
Read MoreJuly 24, 2017, St. Louis, MO—Networks Specialists has announced the opening of a new corporate office and datacenter in St. Louis, MO in order to accommodate the company’s expansion. The new office will be opening in September and is located at 12970 Maurer Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63127. The new corporate office and datacenter will occupy 2,000...
Read MoreAs a business owner, you have probably heard of data encryption. You might work with it and know what it is and what it does. What you might not know is how vital it can be to your company’s livelihood and security. Encryption works to encode your data so that it cannot be read without a password. It...
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