6 signs that you need a new IT strategy

1. Key IT constituencies are expressing dissatisfaction

2. Shadow IT is growing

3. Your IT strategy has diverged from the company strategy

6 signs that you need a new IT strategy2014-04-10T01:09:22-07:00

HIPAA-compliant cloud storage services: Due diligence is key to survival

Many VARs are looking to profit from health care-related cloud storage services. But with profit comes responsibility. Whether you build your own or offer another’s service, the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for [...]

HIPAA-compliant cloud storage services: Due diligence is key to survival2020-04-29T22:38:59-07:00

Today on Linked I celebrate 32 Years in…

Today I am getting many congratulations on LinkedIn from friends.  It is 32 years ago I got started in what we today call IT.  Here is what I wrote back to them: Thanks everyone. It has been and continues to [...]

Today on Linked I celebrate 32 Years in…2017-09-18T00:43:25-07:00

Exploring the risky business of cyber insurance and IT services contracts

In my time as a security consultant and managed services provider, I've seen some questionable behavior and attitudes. Prime among them is the common belief in the business community that indemnity offered by cyber insurance and contracts replaces prudent actions [...]

Exploring the risky business of cyber insurance and IT services contracts2020-04-29T22:43:11-07:00

Who has a Legal Obligation to Upgrade Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange 2003?

The best source of information covering this requirement comes from NIST, the National Institute for Standards and Technology.  They have a set of documents that are the standards for many requirements.  There is nothing specific in the NIST guidelines about the end of life for Windows XP, however, the need to provide Flaw Remediation is clear and that is what the X, Office 2003 and Exchange 2003 support requirements fall under.

 For example, NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-531 requires the SI-2, Flaw Remediation security control, which includes installing...

Who has a Legal Obligation to Upgrade Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange 2003?2024-04-21T19:43:10-07:00

6 common IT practices that should be eliminated

Here is a good mrc Cup of Joe Blog about time wasting tasks in IT. I was asked to submit a suggestion for the article.  It is a quick read on six things you can do to stop wasting time [...]

6 common IT practices that should be eliminated2023-08-10T23:36:16-07:00

Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed

We are into the final preparations for Alvaka Networks third annual track day.   The date is getting close on Friday November 8th, 2013.

This is a client appreciation day.  We invite clients, prospects and numerous associated businesses out to Auto Club Speedway for a private IT expo, lunch, fast driving on the track and other fun activities. 

Alvaka Networks Third Annual Fast Friday Speed and Feed2013-10-23T00:41:06-07:00

Is Your Website Delivering What it Should?

Here is a really helpful free tool on the Internet to “grade” your website.  I first heard about it from my friend David Dadian the CEO at Powersolutions.com.  It is called HubSpot and you can reach it at http://marketing.grader.com/ I took [...]

Is Your Website Delivering What it Should?2023-08-10T23:46:49-07:00

Is China Attacking Your Business?

Last week President Obama issued another executive order regarding cyber security.  He followed up in his State of the Union speech by talking about foreign actors trying to sabotage our critical national infrastructure and private companies.   The use of executive [...]

Is China Attacking Your Business?2013-02-20T02:06:57-08:00