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Hanson Headlines - Data Colocation: A Scalable Solution
2018 is entering its final months, and with November comes a new edition of Hanson Headlines! In this issue, we explore: what data colocation is and how Hanson's data colocation service can help you; look into why regular security audits can save your business time and money in the long run; read about a new shift in native software; and the #InfoSec Fast Five! | Read More »

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Familiarity ≠ Reliability: How Old Equipment Can Hurt Business
School is back in session. In that spirit, we'd like to share a timely IT lesson with you: namely how just because equipment is familiar, doesn't mean it is better or reliable. Also in this issue, you will find further information on keeping hardware up to date, a TEDx Talk about teaching kids about computers, and the new section, the #InfoSec Fast Five! | Read More »

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Hanson Headlines - How Hosted Exchange Can Help You
As the heat ratchets upward, another edition of Hanson Headlines hits your inbox! This month we take a minute to share our Hanson Hosted Exchange email service, learn about SSL certificates and why websites need them, and take a look at what companies can do to ensure mobile devices are secure, as well as introduce a new article series. | Read More »

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Hanson Headlines - Web Security for Small Business
February is often a time of relaxing on New Year goals among other things, but we at Hanson Headlines push onward into 2018 with more IT news, including website security, Intel's new processor, and some tips to giving yourself a break. | Read More »

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Meltdown and Spectre Processor Vulnerabilities
Yesterday, an announcement was made that described a recently-discovered pair of hardware vulnerabilities affecting computer processors. As a result, we would like to take this opportunity to... | Read More »

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Network Maintenance and Monitoring
Whenever we receive a call from a prospective client that is looking to transfer their network to Hanson Information Systems (HIS), there are a few things our systems analysts tend to recommend to them.  While HIS strongly advises this comprehensive approach to network maintenance, as outlined below... | Read More »

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Windows and iTunes Create an Administrator Vulnerability
Windows 10 and iTunes can create a large breach for unwitting systems or network administrators. Read more. | Read More »

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Hanson Headlines - The Cyber Security Hits Keep Coming
For the July edition of Hanson Headlines for 2017, we continue to study cyber security and the alarming trend of ransomware attacks across the globe; we look at a few recent ransomware attacks here in the United States as well as across the world; and we also take a moment to ponder the future in this month's "Off Topic" segment from TEDx. | Read More »

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IT Security in the Wake of WannaCry
For the June edition of Hanson Headlines for 2017, I sit down with Chris Ratcliffe for a discussion on proper IT Security protocol for business. We touch on the different types of Malware ("by any other name..."), share an event at Hanson, and include a distressing email from a client. | Read More »

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The IT Security Interview with Chris Ratcliffe
As the dust settles on the recent WannaCry ransomware attack, people will point fingers and excuses will be made, but an organization’s security comes down to whether or not it is compliant with best practices laid out by IT security professionals around the world. So to learn more about what "best practices" really are and what businesses can do, we spoke with Hanson Information Systems Systems Administrator Chris Ratcliffe. | Read More »

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