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71. How To Overcome HSM Cost Objections 6/22/2016

    Cryptographic keys truly could be called the keys to an organization’s digital kingdom and that’s why they must be protected, both at rest and in use. Hardware security modules (HSMs) were created to do just that. HSMs act as both a locked box and a secure management platform for cryptographic keys — because the fact is, however powerful and flexible a crypto system may be a breach of cryptographic keys destroys its integrity. Consequently, HSMs have become the default foundation of security for any modern crypto system.

72. What's Your Number? A Business Value Conversation 6/22/2016

    In the April HTGWAY, I talked about two legacies that we’ll leave as business owners – a personal legacy and a business legacy. Both are critical and obviously related. But let’s focus on the reality of how most of us view our business in regard to provide a legacy – it is a major (if not the major) source of funding four our retirement and future. It’s that simple for most, if we miss in creating enough value in our company we will fall short in having enough dollars to fund our lifestyle in retirement the way we wish it to be.

73. Connected Retail Stores Are Putting Pressure On Network Resilience 6/21/2016

    In our role as an IT equipment reseller and supplier, we’re charged with providing network connectivity solutions for many retailers with brick and mortar stores across the country. One of the more interesting trends we’ve been witnessing has been the unyielding expansion in the scope of what those retailers rely upon connectivity to achieve.

74. 4 Ways To Deal With Cybersecurity Risks 6/21/2016

    Web application security is a very hot topic these days. So what do CISOs need to know in order to deal with related risks?

75. Life Imitating Art: Understanding The Dangers Of XSS Attacks 6/17/2016
    Cross-site scripting, or XSS, is a vulnerability so common that not only is it number three on the OWASP top 10, but it also just become a real-life storyline related to the popular hacking TV drama Mr. Robot. When the USA Network launched the website promoting season two of Mr. Robot, a white hat hacker also immediately uncovered an XSS vulnerability that would have allowed an attacker to gather users’ Facebook information.
76. The Payments Industry Has Gone Vertical And They're Building Shareholder Value On The Backs Of ISVs And VARs 6/15/2016

    I’ve spent over a decade advising payments service providers on growth strategy and value creation. For many years, much of the growth and enhanced shareholder value was created inorganically through successfully executed horizontal acquisition strategies whereby payments service providers have acquired other payments service providers. By Adam T. Hark, Co-Founder, Preston Todd Advisors

77. 3 Steps For Developing An Effective Cloud IT Strategy 6/15/2016

    Even though you might not be aware of it, your organization most likely is using cloud technology in some capacity. It could be a Dropbox account used by an employee to share video files with a client, a virtual machine hosting an application, or employees using cell phones to send files or collaborate on shared documents.

78. Don't Get Left Behind in 2016- How To Tell If Cloud Computing Is Right For Your Business 6/8/2016

    Whether they are realistic or not, at the beginning of every New Year we all have our resolutions and goals that we want to accomplish. If you are a business owner, these goals are almost always financially driven. If one of your goals is to lower your IT infrastructure costs while increasing employee productivity, mobility, and data accessibility, then keep reading to find out if cloud computing is right for your business. If this isn’t already one of your goals, maybe it should be.

79. The Beginners Guide To Maintaining A Website 6/8/2016

    Having a website is an essential part of a modern business’ operation. A firm needs this vital tool to help get in touch with customers and put itself on the map. But a website isn’t a static thing. You can’t buy one off the shelf, simply plonk it online, and forget about it. You need to maintain it properly so it delivers the results you need. Here's how...

80. 3 Ways To Communicate The Value Of Managed Services 6/6/2016

    Let’s face it, SMBs are cost-conscious by nature and will go to great lengths to save money. When it comes to managed IT services, for example, we’ve heard from our MSP partners that many of their SMB clients will choose to opt out of these services in order to save a few dollars in the short run. What they don’t often don’t is, after accounting for productivity losses, unscheduled maintenance fees, and even damage to their reputation, the decision not to engage in a managed services contract can end up costing them much more down the road.