City of New London Upgrades Firewall

New London Protects Data with Next Gen Firewall” The City of New London Information Technology division was created to improve the information technology throughout the City, leverage emerging technologies, reduce cost, and improve services to citizens and employees.  Assuring the safety and integrity of City data and information systems through security and access management is a […]

An Ounce of Prevention

Norwalk looks to stop cyberattacks before they happen! Located in Connecticut in the heart of Fairfield County, the City of Norwalk is a diverse community rich in culture and personality. Uniquely situated on Long Island Sound, Norwalk has a population of nearly 90,000 people, making it the sixth largest city in the State of Connecticut. […]

CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION VS PREVENTION

The sign in the restaurant bathroom reminds all employees to “wash your hands before handling food”.  Menu footnotes remind us that “undercooking meats or fish may result in food borne illness or death”. Despite these reminders, culinary training and government oversight the Center for Disease Control estimates that one in 10 people experiences a food […]

Who Owns the Problem?

When infrequent power outages occur, the usual response is to check the street lights, contact your neighbor, or make a visual inspection of the power line on the street. Unless the outage originates inside your home or office, the next call is to the electric utility that owns the problem. Ownership of network or internet […]

Is Your Network Secure?

Are You Sure? A recent survey of 400 business organizations concluded that 71% of respondents reported at least one cyber breach in the past year (2017).        Seventy-seven percent (77%) of respondents reported tangible loss (monetary, legal action, loss of customer) from a security incident. Assess your organization’s cybersecurity risk with a free Security Lifecycle Review […]