August 2017
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are not generally at the top of your mind on a daily basis. However, they are a business’s first line of defense when it comes to online threats. Your firewall is like a school hallway that allows students to move freely between classrooms gathering information and sharing or What is an IT security risk spreading it to other spaces in or information exposure? your network. This data must These terms describe a condition when computers be checked before it is saved and shared. Otheror systems are left open for attack. An IT Security wise, the risks can grow like a colony of E. coli in risk or information exposure means hackers are a lunch room. Ultimately, most business owners able to barge into your network, gather inforjust see more money flying out the window when mation from your systems, and may even be able they think of renewing their firewall licenses. We to hide their activities so everything behaves just can’t stress enough how renewals help your firelike normal. There are a lot of reasons why these wall maintain its effecissues come up. So we’ve compiled a short list for tiveness. Network securiyour review. Here are the top 5 painful IT security ty is an ever changing issues that we see most often. game of dodge ball “A mind is like a parawhere criminals are con- chute, it doesn’t work if 1. The back door of your firewall is wide stantly looking for ways it isn’t open.” open. The most common issues we see with to catch you off guard ~Frank Zappa businesses today are expired firewall licensing (Continued on page 2) and open ports. We understand. Firewalls “A teacher’s job is to take a bunch of live wires and see that they are well-grounded.” Faceprints………..Pg. 2 ~ D. Martin Managed IT Offers Har“Dreams come a size vard Style Resources too big so that we can For A Fraction Of The grow into them.” Cost……….……..Pg. 3 ~ Josie Bisset Things To Know About The New Galaxy...Pg. 3 “Education is learning PO Box 503 what you didn’t even How The World Wide know you didn’t know.” Web Was Born….Pg. 4 Deepwater, NJ 08023 ~Daniel Boorstin School Is Back In Ses877-540-6789 “F.A.I.L = First sion………………Pg. 4 www.microent.net Attempt In Learning” When Do Your Licens~ Unknown es Expire………...Pg. 4 We’re not talking about spilling your mocha on your laptop and walking into a huge client meeting with sticky keys. No, we’re talking about IT security risks and information exposures that can be quite dangerous for your company and clients.
Schools seem to be starting earlier these days. Regardless, it’s that time of year again. Students are finishing up their summer activities and hitting the books. Take a look at what’s new this school year.
August is the new September. Many students are now starting school in August. What happened to the day after Labor day? Many districts, especially in the southern states, have been starting school in August claiming that the traditional school calendars do not support what kids need to be successful these days. Earlier start dates give more instructional time before the statewide assessments hit. In addition, getting a jump on the school year offers a more natural break for winter. The students can wrap up the semester before they are off for two weeks.
Technology trends in schools. Children are surrounded by technology these days. Schools are adapting to the global trends by bringing (Continued on page 3)