Coretelligent Updates for the Log4j Vulnerability
****Update for Tuesday, December 21, 2021**** As of 12/21 at 2 pm EST, we completed our initial round of customer server scans. We identified a very small subset of impacted customers and servers. We are actively reaching out to coordinate patching and remediation efforts for those customers. Our next scanning phase will focus on workstations (these […]
How to Effectively Assess Enterprise Backup Solutions?
Disasters and cyber-attacks happen, but data loss does not have to be inevitable. Data loss can be avoided or mitigated with a robust backup and disaster recovery solution (BDR). Surviving a catastrophic data loss event depends on choosing the right BDR solution. But you need to understand the critical components in order to successfully evaluate […]
9 Business Technology Trends to Watch in 2022
It is no secret that business needs to stay on top of the ever-changing technology landscape. Companies that do not keep up will not succeed in the digital age. But, depending on how fast your business adapts, you could be missing out—or left behind altogether. As a new year begins, we start to see lists […]
How Does Conducting a Year-end Business Review Provide a Competitive Edge?
How Does Conducting a Year-end Business Review Provide a Competitive Edge? As a C-suite leader, you are almost always focused on the present and the future. Your days consist of putting out fires and making sure that you meet this quarter’s revenue goals. Unfortunately, the nature of business growth does not leave much bandwidth for […]
Emerging Threats Signal More Trouble for Financial Services Cybersecurity
Hedge funds, private equity companies, venture capital, and other financial services firms are prime targets for cyber criminals seeking to compromise data-rich institutions. Additionally, as keepers of valuable personal identifiable information (PII) and propriety data, the financial services sector is subject to increasing regulatory requirements as the cybersecurity threat landscape expands. While financial firms have […]
9 Obstacles to Scalable Technology for Growing SMBs
Scalable technology is an area of regular concern for companies throughout the growth cycle, but it is a make-or-break-it concern for early- to mid-stage companies. At this point, the introduction of IT compliance requirements for privacy, data storage, cybersecurity, reporting, and more create a technology imperative that cannot be ignored. Due diligence requests from investors […]
Why are Phishing Emails so Dangerous and How Can You Spot Them?
Though it’s been around for a while, phishing attacks continue to be one the most common attacks and a favorite among hackers for their effectiveness and simplicity. These types of malicious attacks account for 90% of all data breaches. Phishing schemes target the weakest link in the security chain–individual users. Phishing messages usually look like […]
The Hybrid Work Model is Here to Stay: Are You Doing It Right?
The hybrid work model is the new normal for many sectors, and now is the time to stop treating it like a temporary solution in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we are in the middle of a revolution as many companies are re-imagining their workplace strategy. A less centralized approach allows for social distancing […]
How Can Executives Manage Cyber Threats? Build a Culture of Cyber Readiness
Reducing your organization’s risk from cyber threats requires a holistic approach. Cybersecurity should be integrated across all divisions and at all levels. Cybercriminals do not recognize your internal organization or care about job titles but seek to exploit any weaknesses they discover. Cyber threats threaten your ability to operate, your reputation, your bottom line, and […]
SEC Targets Financial Firms for Security Compliance Failures. Could You Be Next?
Exploring SEC enforcement trends, this piece details sanctions against financial firms for compliance failures and provides a strategic checklist for strengthening cybersecurity safeguards and regulatory reporting.
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Data Governance Program?
Last month we shared the first in our series about the importance of having a data governance program. With this post, we go more in-depth about why data governance is the key to unlocking the power of your data to drive growth and avoid risk. What is a Data Governance Program? Data is the new […]
Expanded Managed IT Services in Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida
As a leading IT service provider for the financial services and life sciences industry, Coretelligent is pleased to announce the expansion of our field offices in South Florida. With this expansion, we are better positioned to offer our white-glove Managed IT Services in Miami and West Palm Beach to accommodate the growth of the life […]