Conquering security challenges in the hybrid workplace environment: The BYOD variant

January 6th, 2022 Posted by Glenn Baruck Employment, Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “Conquering security challenges in the hybrid workplace environment: The BYOD variant”

“BYOD and hybrid work solutions are great for employees but causing headaches for corporate security at the same time!”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

Even before the pandemic, the BYOD revolution had begun its arrival. The trend has only gotten more prominent since, and now with spikes due to Delta and Omicron, it looks like BYOD devices and hybrid work environments will be more the norm than ever.

The “BYOD Variant” has produced many benefits while simultaneously complicating corporate security as it continues to spread. This short read by Bert Kashyap for securitymagazine.com identifies some of the organizational challenges BYOD and hybrid work solutions create and provides some excellent insight on what to do about them as well.

Your employees are making a run for it, and so is your data

January 6th, 2022 Posted by Glenn Baruck Employment, Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “Your employees are making a run for it, and so is your data”

“The great resignation continues and may be the source of your data leak. Prepare before your data walks out the door too!”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

As the pandemic continues, a historically high turnover rate in the US labor market has come with it. Recent data shows that 25% to 40% of employees have plans to leave their current jobs and that at least 63% of employees admit to taking data with them to a new job. Companies now need to understand that their data may run out the door just as quickly as their employees and do something about it! This article by Mark Wojtasiak for securityinfowatch.com exposes the dangers of this growing phenomenon and the risk mitigation steps businesses can take to help prevent their data from moving on with their employees.

The 10 Coolest IoT Devices And Products Of 2021

January 4th, 2022 Posted by Glenn Baruck Life and Culture, Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “The 10 Coolest IoT Devices And Products Of 2021”

“The IoT is a treasure trove of devices designed to help us improve our work and personal lives! 2021 was an outstanding year for new device introductions.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The IoT (Internet of Things) continues to expand for business and personal use. Unique innovations and practical solutions made their debut in 2021, with more on the way in the future! Here is an excellent list of some of the coolest IoT device intros of the past year from author Dylan Martin for CRN.com.

How to Develop an Access Control Policy

December 7th, 2021 Posted by Glenn Baruck Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “How to Develop an Access Control Policy”

“Who has access to your facility and how and when they can enter and exit is critical to protecting your people and assets.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

With increased hybrid work scenarios, access to work and residential spaces has become a more complex challenge for business owners and building managers. Schedules are now more varied, as people come and go more frequently at different times and days of the week. Having an up-to-date access control system is only part of the equation. Developing an access control policy is fundamental to creating and implementing an effective access control system. It plays a vital role in the safety of your people and the protection of your assets.
In this recent piece for business.com, author Erik Sherman covers the basics of developing an access control policy that will go a long way to helping you keep everyone and everything safe.

Three things to consider in your hybrid office security checklist

December 6th, 2021 Posted by Glenn Baruck Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “Three things to consider in your hybrid office security checklist”

“As we approach 2022, hybrid work scenarios are more prevalent. Security pros and business leaders responsible for planning can benefit from this checklist!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

With 2022 just on the horizon, businesses and leadership have a lot to plan for in the upcoming year. As the pandemic continues to take us on a roller coaster ride, organizations continue t face decisions on how the future of their workplaces will look, both in the short and long term. One direction many companies are taking is moving to a hybrid work landscape. With this move comes a new set of security challenges, especially when it comes to data security and the security of your employee’s personal information.

In this article from securityinfowatch.com, author Mike Betsko provides us with excellent insight into three critical things to consider when making your hybrid security checklist.

Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices

November 30th, 2021 Posted by Glenn Baruck Life and Culture, Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices”

Securing your information and protecting your privacy is not something you should leave to out-of-date resources or second-hand advice.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

When it comes to securing your information and protecting your privacy, there is a lot of information out there. People often do their own “research” and, like many things, end up garnering information from second- or third-hand sources like “tech-savvy” friends or something they saw on TV. While some of this advice can be helpful, much of it is often outdated or may even provide a false sense of security, leading to disaster.

Thankfully, some resources and experts can get us back on track with good info to help us better secure our information. This piece by Sean Gallagher (former Ars Technica’s IT and National Security Editor and currently Senior Threat Researcher at SophosLabs) can help you sift through what is folklore and fact when it comes to securing your information and protecting your privacy.

Conquering security challenges in the hybrid workplace environment: The BYOD variant

Your employees are making a run for it, and so is your data

The 10 Coolest IoT Devices And Products Of 2021

How to Develop an Access Control Policy

Three things to consider in your hybrid office security checklist

Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices

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