Security Archives - Open Systems Inc. https://www.opensystemsinc.com/tag/security/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:03:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.opensystemsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Security Archives - Open Systems Inc. https://www.opensystemsinc.com/tag/security/ 32 32 135985054 Protecting Your Company Against Ransomware  https://www.opensystemsinc.com/2022/05/14/protecting-your-company-against-ransomware/ https://www.opensystemsinc.com/2022/05/14/protecting-your-company-against-ransomware/#respond Sat, 14 May 2022 18:18:59 +0000 https://www.opensystemsinc.com/?p=1454 Cybersecurity is a concern for many businesses, and most companies are directing more time, effort, and money into ensuring that their digital presence and files are secure. Many businesses approach this as a way to protect their customer information, proprietary product information, and company communications. Still, it’s also incredibly important for HR departments, as these groups house… Read more »

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]]> Cybersecurity is a concern for many businesses, and most companies are directing more time, effort, and money into ensuring that their digital presence and files are secure. Many businesses approach this as a way to protect their customer information, proprietary product information, and company communications. Still, it’s also incredibly important for HR departments, as these groups house sensitive employee information, like direct deposit bank account numbers, addresses, and social security numbers. That’s why HR leaders and small business owners alike are taking cybersecurity more seriously and creating more processes to protect against ransomware.   

What is ransomware?   

According to CSO Online, “Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment.” It’s common for hackers to target businesses across all industries, though financial and healthcare organizations are targeted frequently, probably due to the nature of their business and the information they collect and house regularly. Luckily, many businesses have seen a decline in these kinds of attacks in recent years, but they do still pose a significant threat to organizations if deployed against them.   

How can businesses protect themselves against ransomware?   

There are a few simple steps that businesses everywhere can enact to help protect yourself against ransomware threats.   

  • Pay attention to your networks and operating systems. Are they up to date, with all the latest updates installed? This will ensure there are fewer vulnerabilities to exploit. 
  • Restrict downloads and use administrators to oversee installs. Employees can unwittingly download malicious software and businesses can save themselves time and money by ensuring that professional IT administrators are the ones who authorize access to the necessary software and files.    
  • Install antivirus software. This is a simple step that can help detect malicious programs like ransomware as they arrive and prevent unauthorized applications from executing in the first place.  
  • Back up your data and files frequently and automatically. While this won’t stop malware attacks, it can help impede the damage and prevent the complete loss of crucial data and information.   
  • Educate your employees. Make sure employees know not to open suspicious emails or download any files that could be damaging. Teaching your employees how to recognize malicious communications can make your business safer.   
  • Hire the best IT professionals. The administration and education necessary to prevent damaging ransomware attacks are conducted by your IT or IS teams. Make sure you’re staffed with the brightest people who are up for the challenge and will monitor trends as they develop to help protect your business going forward.   

Hire the right IT experts 

If you’re looking for the best IT professionals for your business, our expert team can help. Get in touch today to find the most qualified candidates to help keep your business safe.   

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]]> https://www.opensystemsinc.com/2022/05/14/protecting-your-company-against-ransomware/feed/ 0 1454 The 6 Must Have Skills in the IT Market Today https://www.opensystemsinc.com/2017/10/05/the-6-must-have-skills-in-the-it-market-today-it-staffing-alpharetta-ga/ https://www.opensystemsinc.com/2017/10/05/the-6-must-have-skills-in-the-it-market-today-it-staffing-alpharetta-ga/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:43:25 +0000 http://www.opensystemsinc.com/?p=678 In today’s IT world, a prospective hire is only as good as their skill set. In light of this, it’s best for candidates to think of their skill sets as currency in the job market. The great thing about skill sets is that it’s an area where candidates have the most control over their job… Read more »

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]]> In today’s IT world, a prospective hire is only as good as their skill set. In light of this, it’s best for candidates to think of their skill sets as currency in the job market. The great thing about skill sets is that it’s an area where candidates have the most control over their job searches and careers. In order to maximize their return on investment, candidates should arm themselves with all the information they can find to make themselves as valuable as possible.

With this in mind, Computerworld surveyed IT professionals who planned on adding to their headcounts in 2017 and these were the top 6 skills they were looking for among prospective new hires.

1. Programming

Languages and fluency are key here. As much as knowing multiple languages is great, it’s best to have a quality over quantity approach.

2. Help Desk/ Tech Support

Companies will always need tech support. Time is money and humans are error-prone; as a result, tech support personnel are critical to any organization. In particular, candidates who are familiar with multiple types of hardware and software are highly sought after.

3. Security/Compliance/Governance

It’s all about security these days!  In this area, skills can be proven by holding highly sought-after certifications such as the CISSP or CISM.

4. Cloud/SaaS

Cloud has taken over the world by storm. Owning and maintaining racks of hardware is expensive and time-consuming. As a result, companies are shifting the responsibility of services to off-network providers. For this reason, there is now a wide array of technologies in the cloud category such as Office 365, AWS, and Azure. Experience in even one cloud technology can give a candidate an edge.

5. Business Intelligence/Analytics

Data, data, data! Business is driven by data, and it’s this data that allows trends and buying patterns to be discovered. Thus, potential employees must have the skills to mine, analyze and, understand data and turn it into results.

6. Web Development

As more and more services are moving to the web/SaaS model, the need for skilled web developers with experience across the entire stack is great. Additionally, given the pace of change today, experience with DevOps and Agile development methodologies is a huge plus!

Making a Skills Assessment

Before embarking on a new job search, a candidate should do a self-inventory and determine their strengths and weaknesses. With an inventory in hand and the list of top sought-after skills above, they should come up with a plan to enhance and enrich their skill set. Skillset improvement can come in the form of classes, certifications, or even self-study.

Conclusion

When in doubt about the best approach to make you and your skill set more marketable, it’s best to consult a professional recruiter to get the best advice for your development.  They will be able to assess your resume and experience and guide you in the best ways to make sure your skills are serving you and your job search. Contact Open Systems Inc today!

 

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