As security experts will tell you, video surveillance systems are the platform to protect our most important investments. In our local communities, this means protecting citizens, government property, and monitoring remote installations. One such community, Las Cruces, New Mexico, recently reached out to Access Technologies, Inc. for assistance with their surveillance needs.

The FBI says, “pay up”. According to a recent article on CNET.com, when faced with data loss from Ransomware, the Federal Bureau of Investigations Cyber and Counterintelligence Program is recommending that companies consider paying the “ransom” asked for by hackers.

“The Internet of Things” (IoT) has been in existence for many years. Generally, it describes the functionality of machines that are connected to computers. For example, in the simplest sense, it can describe the connectivity between your computer and printer.

Are smart phones intelligent enough to hack into private servers and steal information? With the rise of the Internet of Things, all of us will control more and more of the functions of our homes, cars and even jobs with our smart phones. On the flip side, there’s always the threat of others being able to access the technology, passwords and bank account numbers stored inside our own devices.

Digital signage is used to advertise and build awareness of products. Unlike print signs, digital signage can be changed remotely and almost instantly. Images and text is displayed using LED or LCD monitors, but there are some digital signs that use projection.

Any time that a business or individual engages in data communication, that person runs the risk of having problems. Many risks arise when a business uses insecure email accounts to communicate with the world.

Access Technologies provides advanced technological solutions for businesses, government organizations, educational institutions, and utilities. Each entity that we work with has different needs, and as systems become increasingly more complex, proper maintenance is critical.

File sync has drastically changed how we work. Now your employees can collaborate on projects at any time, from anywhere. Access Technologies’ user friendly File Sync solutions are a great fit for small to medium sized business that want to streamline the way they work.

If you own a business or work for an organization that frequently handles sensitive information, protecting your data and your physical workplace is likely top of mind. Investing in a high quality surveillance system is imperative to keeping your assets and employees secure, but Access Technologies wants you to know that there are more defensive methods you can employ to protect your business before a security breach takes place.

Ransomware is a type of malware that, like its name suggests, holds your computer’s files for “ransom”. There are different types of ransomware, they all work in different ways, but they all prevent you from using your computer normally. Ransomware can prohibit you from accessing your files and from running certain apps.