Category Archives: Outsourced IT

Improve your Tech IQ: What does “Zero-Day” mean?

March 2, 2021 When you read articles about breaches and security warnings, you may see the term “zero-day,” as in “zero-day attack,” or “zero-day exploit.” Zero-Day refers to a system vulnerability that is unknown to IT security providers. A zero-day attack allows a cybercriminal to exploit the vulnerability to inject malware, steal data assets, or crawl through the … Continue reading "Improve your Tech IQ: What does “Zero-Day” mean?" Read More

You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021

March 2, 2021 In 2021, complacency about your IT security is dangerous. Recent news about hidden, extensive breaches of state and federal government entities and private corporations shocked many in IT and cybersecurity. According to investigators, Russian agents spread espionage malware through updates from IT management firm SolarWinds. The list of victims continues to grow, and investigators believe … Continue reading "You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021" Read More

Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help.

February 26, 2021 Are you searching for a new IT relationship? Need to enhance your existing IT team? We may be the solution you’re looking for – and this blog post is here to help determine that. We focus on clients who operate in regulated industries – they have data that fall under federal and state privacy laws … Continue reading "Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help." Read More

ImageQuest announces more new team members

February 26, 2021 We have more new team members we’d like to introduce to you – although you may have already met them on the phone. We’ve been itching to tell you, but a COVID-related delay held up our efforts to get photos of them. All that’s resolved now, and we’d like to introduce Drew Schaffernoth, Mason Funderburg, … Continue reading "ImageQuest announces more new team members" Read More

Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!

February 26, 2021 A federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Andrei Tyurin of Moscow in January to 12 years in prison for hacking into financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Chase Bank, and E*Trade. In addition to his prison term, Tyurin must serve three years of supervised release and repay the more than $19 million he stole. According to a … Continue reading "Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!" Read More

ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team

January 28, 2021 We had several people join us in late 2020, and we’d like to introduce two of them to you. Please help us welcome Myron Grover and Kenny Gluck to our Leadership team.   Myron, 38, of Nashville, is a certified Cybersecurity professional joining us as a Security Consultant. Myron will help clients be proactive towards … Continue reading "ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team" Read More

Suffering IT woes? Maybe you need this solution

January 26, 2021 Is your organization experiencing the following issues? If you identify with one or all of the above, your business needs a Technology Steering Committee. A Technology Steering Committee can address and resolve those problems – and possibly even save your company money. Get the download to learn more! Read More

2021 New Year’s Resolutions from ImageQuest

December 30, 2020 As we gratefully say goodbye to 2020, we should consider our New Year’s Resolutions for 2021. Sure, some of us may have to resolve to put away the pajama bottoms for good later this year, and others may resolve to recall where their desks are in the office. Beyond that, we’d like to suggest some … Continue reading "2021 New Year’s Resolutions from ImageQuest" Read More

IoT device security advanced by new law

December 29, 2020 Security on Internet of Things (IoT) devices saw a significant advance in December with the enactment of a federal law requiring improved security on the devices. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., requires that any IoT device purchased with … Continue reading "IoT device security advanced by new law" Read More

Renewing your cyber insurance in 2021? Do your homework

December 8, 2020 Executives are increasing their cyber insurance coverage after watching the growing number of ransomware reports, business email compromise, and other cyberattacks. But cyber insurance remains a challenging product for insurers and customers alike. Actuarial data is still evolving. Several sources report buyers should expect price increases, especially with many people still working at home, away … Continue reading "Renewing your cyber insurance in 2021? Do your homework" Read More

IT security measures are for everyone – including the CEO

December 4, 2020 A crook is making news for offering to sell hundreds of stolen C-level email user names and passwords. “The login information has been verified by cybersecurity teams and is for Office 365 and Microsoft accounts of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CTOs, and other senior positions,” TechRepublic reported Wednesday. The email user name and password combinations are … Continue reading "IT security measures are for everyone – including the CEO" Read More

Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?

December 2, 2020 Ad Blockers are software programs that block ads from appearing on the websites you visit. They were originally designed to eliminate those annoying, flashing, pop-up ads that ruined many a website experience. Ad Blockers typically come as extensions on web browsers. One of the most popular – or recommended – blocker has been AdBlock Plus. … Continue reading "Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?" Read More