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Not All Security Cameras Are Created Equal – Make Sure Yours Are Safe
In an era where national security and cybersecurity threats are on the rise, organizations must ensure their physical security infrastructure aligns with federal regulations. One critical regulation is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which restricts the use of certain telecommunications and surveillance equipment that could pose security risks. For businesses working with federal agencies, […]
Cybercriminals are Targeting Education – Here’s How Schools Can Stay Secure
Michael O’Connell, Senior Security Solutions Architect Cyberattacks continue to wreak havoc across industries, but in recent years, the education sector has been hit particularly hard. According to findings from K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), the number of disclosed cyber incidents in schools in the U.S. averages out to a rate of more than one […]
Tax Scams are on the Rise – Here’s How Aspire can Help Keep you Protected Year Round
By Nick Kelly, Senior Security Solutions Architect at Aspire Technology Partners It’s officially tax season, and with that comes many online scams that are generated to fool people into disclosing sensitive financial information. As many look to either file themselves or to get help, it’s important to be diligent. Tax scams are commonly used for […]
Wireless Design for the Big Return to Office
A Checklist for Building or Refreshing Your Wireless Office Network By Keith Heckel Jr., Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer at Aspire Technology Partners As more organizations return to their offices, they find that older networks – especially wireless networks – may not be up to the task. We have seen a wide spectrum of cases, from “Greenfield” […]
Implementation and General Overview of VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
By Michael Keller. Senior Consulting Engineer at Aspire Technology Partners Introduction VLANs are a core component of networking and are critical in their utility spanning across a plethora of architectures, including Data Center, Wireless, UC and just about every base switching architecture there is. Their importance in networking goes without saying. They are still the […]
Safety & Security in Schools: Looking Beyond Closed Doors
Safety and security in schools are constantly evolving. By Aspire Technology Partners Security Practice Experts Parents and the community demand safe schools, whether it’s a single building, a multiple-building campus, or multiple campuses across the region. Recent events only reinforce the need to secure, monitor, and protect students, faculty, and staff. Protecting people and property […]
Wi-Fi 6 Has Changed the Way We Connect
BY Cody Harris, Director, Digital Architectures Nearly every device we use, whether it’s our cell phone, watch, tablet or computer connects using Wi-Fi. Historically, workspaces needed to be pre-wired to facilitate connections from user devices to the applications and data required to perform their job. This was done by running various cables through the walls […]
The Inherent Risks of the Roblox Game and Its Impact on Students
By Aspire Security Operations Center (SOC) Team Roblox is a free-to-play online game for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Xbox. It is also a game creation platform that allows users to create their own games and play games created by other users. Roblox has a massive global player base. In 2021 alone, the game’s authors […]
Living in the Cloud and Modernizing Your Data Center – Part 1
Modernizing your data center — the right way — with a focus on the Cloud. By Christian Chavez, Data Center Cloud Solutions Architect The Cloud is a term often thrown around but rarely nailed down. But it’s essential to do so because of its ubiquity in today’s world. Businesses and consumers use the Cloud every […]
An Insider’s Guide to the New Webex App
Are you ready to make the move? By Stephen Howard, Solutions Engineer Cisco Webex has begun transitioning organizations from the older Webex Meetings App (Desktop App) to the Webex App. The Webex app is an all-inclusive collaboration platform with meetings, messaging, and calling rolled into a single application. Cisco started the migration process in January […]
Solving the Remote Work Cybersecurity Conundrum
The decentralization of workers By John Rossiter, Principal Consulting Engineer, and Chief Information Security Officer When the pandemic forced companies to suddenly shift to remote-work solutions, many employees started to use personal computers and other non-corporate devices, creating substantial security issues still under-addressed. Even when employees use company-provided computers and laptops, many users admit to […]
Top Benefits of a Cloud-Based Firewall
By Michael O’Connell, Security Solutions Architect at Aspire Technology Partners Firewalls are one of the most fundamental methods of defense IT security professionals use to protect against attackers. At its most basic, a firewall serves as a gate between your network and the open internet. How secure that gate depends on the features your firewall […]