Posts by SynchroNet Team
What Are Endpoints and How Do They Help?
What Are Endpoints? Endpoints are the final stop inside your network where people begin interacting with the technology. These endpoints are computers, servers, workstations, tablets, laptops, smartphones, etc. You can consider them to be the doors that open from your network to the world outside. As they are doors, you have to guard the traffic…
Read MoreEndpoints – Malware Detection & Prevention
Not too long ago, cyber security for workstations and computers was only limited to firewall installation, with a quality antivirus application. It was a prevention-centered approach, but it is insufficient these days. The current cyber threat environment has become too sophisticated for antivirus and firewalls to handle. SynchroNet understands the modern threats, and can provide…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Firewall Security in 2022
If you grew up around the time when the internet was coming of age thanks to the advent of graphical web browsers, you probably know that going online is an activity that should only be done with an updated antivirus software and an active firewall. For a long time, the firewall/antivirus combination was pretty much…
Read MoreWhy Critical Security Patches Are More Critical Than Ever
According to an April 2022 report published by information security firm Mandiant, we are living in a time when hackers are busier than ever coding zero-day threats. The number of zero-day attacks identified by Mandiant rose from 38 in 2019 to 80 by the end of 2021. To understand why this report should be of…
Read MoreHow Do I Use 2FA?
In the past, two-factor authentication (2FA) used to be a kind of tech that would only come from spy movies like Mission Impossible. But this is not the case anymore. Most of us are already using 2FA in one way or another. It can either be in the form of 2FA or the more common…
Read MoreImplementing Multi-Factor Authentication
Security breaches are getting too frequent these days. Your regular username and password are no longer enough against the sophistication of cyber attacks. Shifting to (MFA) provides specialized layers that create barriers to cyber criminals. As criminals become more technically sophisticated, layering access to accounts creates more barriers for them to overcome. Think of it…
Read MoreWhat Is Multi-Factor Authentication & How Does It Work?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication for which you have to provide two or more verification factors to access your digital account and resources. It is a core component of any strong identity & access management policy. It not only asks for a username and password, but also requires verification factors. So, it…
Read MoreWhat Is Two-Factor Authentication?
You might have noticed that in recent times different websites and services have introduced 2-factor authentication (2FA) in addition to login passwords. But before we talk about 2FA, you need to understand why we need such impressive online account security. There is so much happening on our phones and laptops these days that our…
Read MoreDo You Offer A Free Security Audit?
SynchroNet is here to assist you in dealing with the protection of your sensitive information. As a small business owner, you will not have to worry about over-the-top costs that might drag your business below profits. You don’t have to worry about the security of your data and manage it in-house. The security of your…
Read MoreIn What Ways Can SynchroNet Protect Me From Cyber Attacks?
You might understand the risks associated with these cyber-attacks. But being a small business owner, you might be thinking that it will cost you a lot to hire a professional or a team to manage this matter. Well, hold on because SynchroNet has a solution for you. SynchroNet offers ManageMyNet, and it’s a service with…
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