Bart's Blog

News and updates from RFX

We here at RFX like to share some of what's going on around our house. Not only updates about the latest technologies that we're using, but also updates on what is going on in our lives. Bart’s Blog is a culmination of articles contributed by a variety of RFX Team members. We hope that what you read will be informative, funny, thought provoking and more. Enjoy!

Posts in Security

Elevating Your Cybersecurity with Advanced Endpoint Protection
Elevating Your Cybersecurity with Advanced Endpoint Protection
Posted by: James Russell Bushong
on: October 27, 2023
in: Security

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword but a crucial pillar in safeguarding your business. While there are numerous security solutions available, understanding the right fit for your organization can make a world of difference. Let’s delve into some key considerations for enhancing your cybersecurity, specifically through advanced endpoint protection technologies.

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Top 5 Warning Signs an Email is a Scam
Top 5 Warning Signs an Email is a Scam
Posted by: RFX Staff
on: January 29, 2021
in: Security

It’s another day at work. You log in to your computer, catch up on a few messages from coworkers, then move to tackle your inbox (sipping coffee all the while, of course) and what do you find? There is a Nigerian prince who needs your help, and he’ll send you plenty of gold for your efforts if you’ll just do one little thing and give him your banking information... Wow! How could you pass up on such an opportunity?! Okay, let’s be real: in this day and age, you are not going to fall for such an obvious scam. As people become more aware of the threats posed by these kinds of emails, however, malicious actors adapt in kind.

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Working on-the-go: Wi-Fi Security
Working on-the-go: Wi-Fi Security
Posted by: Mia Wilson
on: May 30, 2019
in: Security

It can be all too easy to forget that technology is meant to be utilized as a tool to help us—on some days, dealing with it feels more like taming a beast than swinging a hammer. We live in an age during which the ability (or lack thereof) to use technology effectively can make or break a business but developing this aspect of a company is a daunting task. The turnover rate is so high that sometimes once you finally get to using what was once the latest, greatest tech to the fullest it has already become antiquated and inefficient compared to new methods. That’s why it is so helpful to have a team like the one at RFX behind you—one whose sole focus is technology and making it work for businesses of all sizes. Sharing that vast knowledge base is exactly what Tech the Tool is all about...

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Why Do You Need a Firewall for you Business?
Why Do You Need a Firewall for you Business?
Posted by: RFX Staff
on: October 22, 2014
in: Business , Security

It happens frequently: network professionals are hired to install security devices or fix network issues and learn that the system has been breached by a hacker. They find malware is already on the customer’s server. Once the malware has started to cause issues with the network, it may have been in place for quite some time without anyone being the wiser...

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Business Backups 101
Business Backups 101
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: July 21, 2014
in: Business , Security

Imagine a guy in a short-sleeved button-down shirt and tie sitting at a desk near a large computer. Every hour, an alarm sounds and he takes a tape out of a tape backup system and replaces it with a new tape. Using a felt tip pen, he makes a careful note on the outside of the tape with the date of the backup and the number of the tape so that, if the data ever has to be restored, the tapes can be used in the proper order. This guy might spend hours on this task every single night just to ensure that the company he works for always has a good and current backup of their critical data...

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Small Businesses Are Often Easy Prey for Hackers
Small Businesses Are Often Easy Prey for Hackers
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: April 10, 2012
in: Business , Security

Sometimes being a small business can give you an illusion of safety. You may think hackers won't concern themselves with small businesses. But according to a PC World article, small businesses can be very appealing to hackers...

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IT Support: Why Be Proactive?
IT Support: Why Be Proactive?
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: February 20, 2012
in: Security

Today in The Wall Street Journal, there was an interesting article about Nortel Networks, who recently discovered Chinese hackers had been downloading confidential documents from their computers for nearly a decade...

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4 Ways to Keep Smart Phones from Compromising Business Security
4 Ways to Keep Smart Phones from Compromising Business Security
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: January 4, 2012
in: Business , Security

Malicious software for smartphones is on the rise, especially during the holidays. As mobile users increasingly use one smartphone for personal and business use, smartphone security is becoming an important business concern. Once compromised, hackers can use a smartphone to get behind corporate firewalls and wreak havoc on your business's Wi-Fi. With more and more consumers shopping on their smartphone, the smartphone becomes an increasingly lucrative prey...

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