Author Archives: Jesmond Darmanin
Is Your Server Feeling Well? – Monitor Server Health for Better Performance
Do you monitor server health at the moment? Your server is one of your most important assets, so it makes sense to check its pulse regularly to ensure its heart is beating strong. Remember what the doctors are fond of …
Mac Malware
In the past, few viruses have targeted Apple operating systems — but this is gradually changing. The increased popularity of Apple smart devices has led some cybercriminals to exploit a traditionally ignored audience. IT admins needs to educate their users …
How event monitoring can prevent IT disasters
Knowing what’s going on in your network is the best way to keep it all running smoothly. Being able to spot problems before they happen will make you a legend in the IT room and in the board room! Using …
Email security solutions: On-premise vs. hosted
Email security is available both as an online service and as an on-premise solution — but which is a better fit for your business? Learn which delivery model is best for you through this quick video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLC5Vaf_j-c
Ten things administrators should never do
Being a system administrator is a great job if you love juggling conflicting priorities, managing infinite to-do lists, annoying users and facing ever-changing technologies. In a busy environment, there are corners you can cut and those you really shouldn’t. There …
The Hidden Threat behind Web Banners [VIDEO]
Advertising builds trust in a brand, and that trust makes us feel secure enough to click on a banner ad of a brand we know while browsing the Internet. However, danger could lurk here in the form of “malvertising”.
The Four Main Benefits of Automatic Patch Management
Imagine having fully patched, fully protected computers without the days of planning, hours of downtime and the onerous job of applying them by hand. Imagine a place where you could automate the download and installation of patches across an entire …
PCI DSS: Twelve IT requirements
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards — or PCI DSS — cover any organization that directly accepts credit or debit card payments. Learn more about PCI DSS’s 12 key requirements in this quick overview; together they make up the …
HIPAA – IT compliance
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that regulates the creation and handling of personal healthcare information. If you create or handle personal healthcare information, that is data that can be tracked back to an individual, then you …










