Privacy Policy Last updated: January 24, 2024 This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your...
The CFO’s Guide to Choosing an MSP helps executives identify and select an MSP that adds strategic value to your organization, not just control IT costs.
Android, Windows Mobile, and iPhones sync directly with an email server. Blackberry's sync with a Blackberry Enterprise server. With all of the iPhone, windows Mobile, and Android devices being released over the past couple of years, RIM decided to create a free...
Dealing with security does not need to be daunting. Good security is really made up of 100 or more little things combined. Even doing a few basic ones can increase your security ten-fold. Here are some simple things you can do right now and you don't even need to hire...
Reduce cybersecurity risk, safeguard critical infrastructure, and protect sensitive customer dataWaident's Cybersecurity Services for Financial Firms In the financial industry, cybersecurity should never be an afterthought.Waident offers comprehensive, proactive...
Does the MSP share our vision for IT and its purpose? Financial viability is critical for an MSP. Prudent financial management ensures that the proper investments are being made in the business and that the MSP can survive the booms and busts of technology trends....
Cyber Security Best Practices SUMMARY: Company leaders often think that a cyber attack will never happen to them because their company and its data are of no interest to hackers. This article explains why financial services firms should be concerned about ransomware...
2024 is truly a remarkable year for Waident! Not only did we celebrate our 20th anniversary, but we also earned a spot on the prestigious INC. 5000™ list for the second consecutive year. This year, we climbed the ranks from #3076 to #2497, surpassing 579 companies...
Take a strategic and serious approach to your cybersecurityPrudent homeowners lock their homes. Why do so many businesses not do the same with their IT?We hear this refrain often from prospects, "It won't happen to me. I don't have any 'valuable data' that...
Use the NIST Framework to better understand, manage, and reduce your cybersecurity risks. Safeguard critical operations and service delivery to prioritize investments and maximize the impact of each dollar spent on cybersecurity.This article explains how to protect...
Waident’s cybersecurity philosophy is simple: Hackers hack easy targets, so the more layers of security an organization puts in place the harder the effort to penetrate and the less attractive a target it becomes. Encryption is one of those important layers. It is a...
We work with many of our clients to help determine the best communication platform to align with their business needs. Whether it be videoconferencing, web collaboration, conference calling bridges, IP phones, desktop video, or anything that helps people and/or teams...
AI and cybersecurity are two of the hottest topics in technology today. The ongoing debate about how AI and cybersecurity complement or compete with each other is already reshaping risk management and strategic planning. As AI becomes more integrated into security...
Well I took the plunge and upgraded my Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet laptop to Windows 7. We are a Microsoft partner and have access to the release version of Windows 7 early so I figure why not give it a try since my Vista is so slow that it couldn't be much worse. So I...
Organizations of all sizes and sectors have become increasingly at risk of cybercrime. Our dependence on technology carries growing exposures and liabilities to our businesses. There are many questions about the need for cyber insurance as firms grapple with risks at...
Press Release Waident Technology Solutions Presents ‘GIVEMAS’—A New Holiday Giving Event in Naperville Waident Technology Solutions, headquartered in Naperville, a technology support and cybersecurity company, is excited to announce "Givemas"—a new initiative...
I've written about this before but figured it was worth mentioning again. We have had several clients needing this simple and free program to help with file sharing problems. No need to uninstall Office 2007 so the other users in your office can read and use your...
Task: You have confidential or personal information stored on your computer that you want to keep safe when you step away. You have personal or confidential data up on your screen and you need to step away, but after saving your work you hate to close it all just to...
Attacks on critical suppliers in the gas and food industries have illustrated how hackers attack easy targets, inflict serious pain, and extract easy money from pressured executives. Using what we've learned from recent attacks here are 10 steps manufacturers can take...
My observation is that, just like the movie industry, tech has shifted towards updating older models rather than being entirely innovative. So, I was happy to have encountered something weird that I would love to have! November list, here we go: ...
And it’s already May! Some ideas on how to impress your friends and family. Here is my May curious tech list: Giant Spider Pillow It is kind of creepy having a huge fuzzy spider pillow, but it is kind of cool....
One of the most common ways to breach business systems is phishing. All it takes is one employee, one email, one click and your business is at risk and your data vulnerable. Email phishing is a type of cyber-attack that has been around for many years and continues to...
You have been following the NIST framework and have successfully identified the areas of risk and implemented protections against them. We're now at the stage to ensure that we are able to detect any breaches that make it over the proverbial "wall." This is a CRITICAL...
At Waident, we’re excited to sponsor The Future of AI, a live salon hosted by our friends - TEDxNaperville, where business leaders can gain valuable insights on Artificial Intelligence from top industry experts. Meet the Speaker: Dr. Mark Brady, Ph.D. The featured...
There are probably as many “How to Choose a Managed Service Provider” guides online as there are MSPs. Do you really desire to consume another piece of self-promotional “content”? I’m going to assume that the answer is “No.” Well, my goal is to NOT add to all that...
