Businesses are increasingly facing various cyber threats, and IT security in the Chicago area has never been more important. Luckily, onShore Security provides managed security services for companies of all sizes. Whether you need the latest virus protection or the newest software update, managed security services will meet all of your business needs. Here are five reasons why companies should consider outsourcing our IT support: [Read more…]
Hackers Don’t Work Alone, So Why Should You?
Internally Sourced IT Solutions Just Aren’t Enough
IT security in Chicago requires concerted professionalism to be effective. Unless your name is an anagram of “one” like Neo from The Matrix, you’re not going to be able to protect yourself against a concerted attack. It’s not anything against you, it’s a numbers game— and hackers understand this. [Read more…]
Third-Party Vendor Security Risks & NIST: onShore Video
Deb Stonikas asks about security and third party vendors
Deb Stonikas: Last week’s headline news: ScottTrade data breach exposes 20,000 customer accounts. Their response? 20,000 customer accounts were exposed when a Third Party vendor uploaded a file to a server without proper security protocols. I guess this is just another example of how third party vendors never make headline news. But more importantly, what I want to talk about today is the NIST framework. In January of 2017, the NIST framework was updated to include supply chain risk management for security. Can you elaborate on those updates and tell us what’s happening now? [Read more…]
Why Your Employees Are Your Greatest Cyber Security Risk
The Human Element
Your cyber security team in Chicago must consider human error when security measures and policies are implemented. If it doesn’t, the widest possible potential for threat will be wide open. Did you know that approximately 95% of all security breaches are rooted in an internal error, be it intentional or unintentional? [Read more…]
The Importance of Managed Security Services
As businesses continue to grow and rely on the latest technology, IT support in Chicago has become a critical component of the security of each company. Smart devices are very common, and businesses must be aware of the security dangers of each connected device. As you may know, any device connected to a network has the potential to be a security risk. Connecting to the Internet offers great convenience, but it can also be very risky. With the latest computer technology, IT technicians can help you secure your business from any malicious software. [Read more…]