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How often do we get the chance to go behind enemy lines and see how the other side works? Coopsys Security Technician Vitor Brandao did just that, attending DEF CON 32 this past August in Las Vegas. DEF CON is perhaps the most well-known hacker conference in existence. Debuting in 1993, the iconic event has…
Unpredictable Costs of Technology Expenditures: Discussing the Unknown of IT
Why is it so hard to predict technology expenditures? There are so many obstacles that can arise from the cost of rapidly evolving software, the need to respond to changing requirements in your organization, software licensing, perpetual enterprise software issues, hardware problems, connectivity struggles, and security challenges. How does a business keep up with them…
Cybersecurity Protection for Business: Protect Your Business From Digital Threats
National Small Business Week is April 29 to May 5! According to the United States Small Business Administration, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.” You and other small and medium-sized business owners…
IT Monitoring & Management For Business: When To Upgrade Your Network
It isn’t likely to be super cheap or overly straightforward for your company to upgrade your network infrastructure, no matter your setup. Your network affects every aspect of your business’ digital presence and operations, and downtime or making the wrong decisions will impact everyone and everything involved. Whether you’re replacing outdated technology or expanding your…
Technology Backup for Business: March 31 is World Backup Day 2018
Small and medium-sized business owners must take every precaution against cyberattacks, and being that March 31 is World Backup Day 2018 it is the perfect time to assess the cybersecurity tools in your arsenal. In the current high-threat environment, it is good for business to add as many layers of digital protection as possible. That’s…
Managed IT Services: Cooperative Systems Recognized as Pioneer for Excellence in Managed IT Services
Cooperative Systems Named Among Pioneer 250 on CRN’s 2018 MSP 500 List It has been announced by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, that Cooperative Systems has been named to its 2018 MSP 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North American managed service providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering…
IT Security & Compliance For Business: Avoid Phishing Attacks
To stop phishing attacks it is important to acknowledge that even though they have been around since the 1990s they’re still causing trouble for SMEs, maybe more than ever in fact, across the globe. All it takes is one misplaced click from an unwary employee to give attackers the keys to your most sensitive data,…
Business Continuity for Schools: How a Lack Of Cybersecurity Jeopardizes Your School’s Reputation
For the head of IT at any school, it is no doubt frustrating to try and get buy-in for cybersecurity resources to an unrelenting board that just doesn’t see the cost of school cybersecurity protections as a priority. It is critical to demonstrate benefits of proactivity to security threats, rather than waiting for an attack…
Cloud Migration for Business: Steps To A Successful Cloud Migration
Countless businesses have jumped in head first into the cloud via a rapid cloud migration, only to abandon it later when it failed to live up to the hype. Despite this, the predication is that cloud adoption will grow by 5-10% again this year, driven by promises of agility, growth and cost savings. So, what…
Cybersecurity, Malware, and Phishing Prevention: Mobile Safeguarding Against Cybersecurity, Malware and Phishing
Mobile malware attacks skyrocketed last year. In just the first quarter of 2017, McAfee had already detected more than 1.5 million new incidents of malware specifically targeting mobile devices. By January 2018, Google had removed 60 apps from its Play Store due to malware. As their screen size, speed and performance have increased, smartphones have…
2018 Best Place To Work in Connecticut: Cooperative Systems
For the 5th year in a row, Cooperative Systems has been named as a Best Place to Work in Connecticut! This thirteenth annual program was created by the Hartford Business Journal and Best Companies Group. “We are so pleased to be recognized by BPTW for the 5th year in a row,” Bob DeLisa, President of…
BankWorld 2018 Podcast Interview: Outsourced IT, Technology Maintenance, and Cybersecurity Services
BankWorld 2018 took place this past Friday, January 12th, at Mohegan Sun. Scott Spatz and Megan Lanouette of Cooperative Systems were invited to give insights about Cooperative Systems’ NOAH Outsourced IT, Maintenance, and Security Services for banks and credit unions. Tune in as Scott offers a high-level overview of services that Cooperative Systems offers and…
Cybersecurity For Business: Five Signs You’ve Been Hacked
January 28 was Data Privacy Day in 2018, which meant the start of a new year – What better time for implementing resolutions and fresh starts?! If you resolved to be more vigilant this year by putting a high priority on your cybersecurity efforts, it is hopefully not too late. That said, we really hope…