“Windows 11 has already been a winner for Microsoft; now it is getting even better!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Per Tyler Millward from crn.com, Windows 11 is getting smarter! According to Millward, Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system just received updates making it more intelligent and making user’s life easier. One of the most exciting updates is the addition of an AI-powered version of its Bing search engine to the taskbar! Check out all of the details here in this recent article from crn.com.

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“While often controversial, security experts tout the benefits of facial recognition for access control.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

Most access control systems provide fairly ordinary identity validation at offices, factories, campuses, housing facilities, and similar venues. These venues require reliable and accurate identity, allowing users to proceed with minimal interruption while controlling costs.

Security professionals agree that MFA (multi-factor identification) is the safest approach. However, MFA is often excessive in these everyday scenarios, relying on cumbersome ID methods like a PIN code combined with a fingerprint and a keycard.

So, the question is, what method is best for most access control systems? In this article by Aluisio Figueiredo for securityinfowatch.com, the author looks at facial recognition as the best solution, even as it faces ongoing privacy concerns from those who are asked to use it.

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“Cyberattacks can cripple your physical assets as easily as your virtual ones.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Physical and cybersecurity are converging with attacks focused on or often affecting physical systems, assets, and infrastructure.  Successful breaches of physical assets can have a domino effect on your business or organization, leaving you dead in the water if you are unprepared.

This piece written by Matthew Bradley for securitymagazine.com provides a few critical tips to help keep your organization ahead of the physical impacts of a cyberattack.

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“They’re here…well, almost. The iPhone 12 looks like another step forward for Apple! Read on and decide for yourself if it’s big enough to inspire an upgrade for you.”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

It’s official! Apple has just unveiled its new iPhone 12 models, of which there are 4, and if you are an iPhone fan, you’ll be interested in seeing what’s new with the iPhone 12. Apple is upping its game with significant improvements from 5G connectivity to OLED screen tech on every model. This article by Kyle Alspach for CRN.com covers all the need to know info to familiarize yourself with the new line.

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“Cybersecurity is evolving to keep up with cybercriminals. Here are one expert resources’ picks for the 10 coolest new tools and products for 2020 (so far).”

– Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

Cybercriminals are always upping their game, and fortunately, so are cybersecurity vendors. According to this article by Michael Novinson for CRN Magazine, vendors have been busy in the first half of 2020, advancing security in many areas from the cloud to the endpoint to mobile devices. They have introduced new tools designed to quarantine and remove malicious attachments, deliver protection across public and private clouds, and protect users against unsuitable and malicious web content. Read on to discover what CRN believes are the 10 coolest new cybersecurity tools and products for the first half of 2020.

BTW, if you have questions or need assistance with your Cybersecurity, give us a call, we can help.

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