Technology abounds. Do your duty with it.

Technology today is everywhere you turn in abundance.  Your day begins with it when your phone, Alexa or your digital alarm clock awakes you.  It even precedes your waking up, when your thermostat tells your furnace to kick start so it’s warmer for when you get out of bed or your coffee maker starts so you have a warm brew ready when you reach the kitchen. Then, technology rules your commute with vehicles having multiple computers performing a variety of functions including navigation, driver safety enabling systems, and managing the integration of your engine, transmission, brakes suspension and other essential components. Your work environment is likely inundated with technology.  From unlocking doors, to managing alarms, and navigating safety systems just to begin your work day.  Likely, you spend a large portion of your day on a computer while also utilizing modern day communication devices. Technology surrounds us whether we like it or not and we all have become extremely dependent on it to conduct our routine lives.  Accepting this fact necessitates that we also accept the need to put in place safe guards and protections so that our use of technology is not compromised or falls in the hands of those that would partake in unlawful activities. As adults, parents and as leaders of work organizations you have a duty to not only actively participate in technology safety protocols but also to enforce their use and in many cases take responsibility for their evaluation and development. To bring you and your organization peace of mind and to have confidence in your technology in the work place, it is highly advisable to perform an information technology audit.  L6 Technology performs IT Assessments and would be happy to quote you for this vital service function.  Call or email us today, so you can be assured of having the protections, functionality and service needed.

Are you confident that your governmental agency is ready to handle a cyberattack?

Taxpayers expect fortified cyber security from their governmental agency and count on processes and controls being in place that will protect any networks used.   Moreover, they presume that a recovery plan is in place, should any cyberattack occur.  They believe that their governmental leaders are prepared to handle and overcome any cyberattack or threat launched. Cybersecurity threats are by far the number one risk in today’s technology landscape.  Having a comprehensive strategy to reduce these risks must be any leader’s top priority.  To effectively reduce the risk of cybersecurity, every area of technology must be evaluated. L6 Technology identifies cybersecurity across six areas: perimeter, datacenter, endpoints, policies, physical, and the network.    For example, when securing your home, you need to check and lock the front door, back door, windows and any other means of access.  If you leave the backdoor or windows unlocked, having the front door locked is not sufficient security to fortify the home from an attack.  Having a good firewall is similar to having only the front door locked.  A majority of all cybersecurity attacks do not come through the front door.  Users clicking on things or opening something suspicious can trigger an attack, and it is the most common way that a breach starts.  To reduce the chance of this happening, multiple areas of your agency’s technology will need to be examined and secured. This all starts by having an assessment of your information technology systems performed, including examining your internet, wi-fi, network, firewalls, servers, and your configurations related to every aspect of your information technology. Once the risks are identified, then a strategy for reducing them can and should be created.  Any practical strategy will take into account the level of risk, the resources available to the agency and the capabilities of the team members needed to deploy the solutions recommended. L6 Technology can help governmental leaders examine their risks and in formulating a plan to mitigate those risks.  Don’t rely solely on your firewalls and make the assumption that your organization is adequately protected.  Contact L6 Technology today and let us help you determine if all of your doors are properly locked.

Are you truly prepared for a Cyberattack?

Taxpayers expect fortified cyber security from their governmental agencies and count on processes and controls being in place that will protect any networks used.   Moreover, they presume that a plan is in place, should any cyberattack occur.  They believe that their governmental leaders are prepared to handle and overcome any cyberattack or threat launched. Cybersecurity threats are by far the number one risk in today’s technology landscape.  Having a comprehensive strategy to reduce these risks must be a top priority.  To effectively reduce the risk of cybersecurity, every area of technology must be evaluated. L6 Technology identifies cybersecurity across six areas; perimeter, datacenter, endpoints, policies, physical, and the network.    For example, when securing your home, you need to check and lock the front door, back door, windows and any other means of access.  If you leave the backdoor or windows unlocked, having the front door locked is not sufficient security to fortify the home from an attack.  Having a good firewall is similar to having only the front door locked.  A majority of all cybersecurity attacks do not come through the front door.  Users clicking on things or opening something suspicious can trigger an attack, and it is the most common way that a breach starts.  To reduce the chance of this happening, multiple areas of your agency’s technology will need to be examined and secured. This all starts by having an assessment of your information technology systems performed, including examining your internet, wi-fi, network, firewalls, servers, and your configurations related to every aspect of your information technology. Once the risks are identified, then a strategy for reducing them can and should be created.  Any practical strategy will take into account the level of risk, the resources available to the agency and the capabilities of the team members needed to deploy the solutions recommended. L6 Technology can help governmental leaders examine their risks and in formulating a plan to mitigate those risks.  Don’t rely solely on your firewalls and make the assumption that your organization is adequately protected.  Contact L6 Technology today and let us help you determine if all of your doors are properly locked.