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Your Identity Theft Playbook

The United States suffers identity theft at more than twice the rate of the world average. According to a recent survey, identity theft has struck an astonishing 33 percent of US citizens. And, while thieves certainly prey on the elderly, the majority of victims are younger. Consequently, identity theft poses a risk not only for the victim, but for their places of business. Consider the risk when high-level employees have their identities stolen. Not only can thieves wipe out their bank accounts, but they can use stolen credentials to gain access to privileged information. Individuals and businesses both need to

How to Know If Your Phone Has Been Hacked

Smartphones have revolutionized our personal and business lives. We socialize on phones, take endless photos, use them to close deals, find restaurants, organize our schedules, and deposit checks. But all that power and flexibility brings inherent risks. Protect yourself by recognizing the signs that indicate your phone has been hacked. Know the Hacker Playbook Individuals can gain access to your phone and its data in a variety of ways. Understanding their methods will help you keep bad actors out. For instance, hackers may access your phone by: Direct access – With direct access to your phone, a hacker can install

Smart Manufacturing Enables Personalization

Industry 4.0, or Smart Manufacturing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) have promised manufacturers an incredible amount of data and level of connectivity. Highly intelligent machines, systems and components will be linked to create a fully digital value chain. Personalization gives your products a human touch, and customers expect to receive products that are truly theirs, which makes personalization one of the key Internet of Things. Advancements in technology have led to the rise in automation and ‘smart’ manufacturing. With the internet and digital services saturating every walk of life, there is a clear shift from standardization through mass manufacturing,

New Jersey Township Secures Long-Term Technology Partner to Modernize Operations

Chatham Township, New Jersey saves money, improves services, and sees increased accuracy, productivity, and security—in a new municipal technology case study Hoboken, NJ (Cision) July 12, 2021 – eMazzanti Technologies, a NYC area managed services provider and local government IT consultant published a new municipal IT case study. The customer success story describes the benefits of an eMazzanti assessment, technology and security upgrades, and Microsoft 365 migration for New Jersey Township, Chatham. The informative case study relates how eMazzanti engineers first performed an expert assessment of the Township’s systems. The assessment also led them to recommend Microsoft operating system upgrades,

Default Cloud Security Tools May Not Provide Enough Protection

In the past decade, most businesses have moved at least some of their workloads to the cloud. This allows SMBs to use enterprise-class tools, and it delivers business agility to companies of all sizes. However, these benefits come with increased security risks. Cloud providers offer default cloud security tools, but these free tools can leave companies vulnerable. Opportunity Comes with Risk Moving to the cloud makes good business sense and may, in fact, prove a necessity for companies to remain competitive. It facilitates remote work and collaboration, and scalability means that businesses can easily expand storage and tools to match

Move Beyond Compliance Checkbox Cybersecurity to Comprehensive Strategy

In recent years, privacy regulations have shaped cybersecurity strategy for many organizations. Audit checklist in hand, administrators develop policies and training plans, review workflows and implement technologies that promise compliance. After a successful audit, they breathe a sigh of relief. But compliance checkbox cybersecurity does not provide adequate protection. When organizations focus their efforts instead on securing data rather than checking boxes, they begin to see the real benefits. The chance of a breach diminishes. And when security incidents do occur, the companies detect and contain them early, minimizing the damage. Equally as important, this proactive approach supports innovation and

5 Ways to Get More from Your Managed Services Partnership

As part of your strategy to tap into the benefits of technology and protect valuable data assets, you have engaged the services of a managed services provider (MSP). You did your research, choosing an experienced provider that offers the services you need. Now, consider the following tips to help you get the most out of your managed services partnership. 1. Define Expectations Up Front From the very beginning, take time to discuss your business needs with your MSP. Better yet, involve your provider in assessing your IT infrastructure. Are there certain processes that absolutely must stay in place? What IT

Jennifer Mazzanti Recognized as a Power 60 Solution Provider Among CRN’s 2021 Women of the Channel

Hoboken IT business co-founder and CEO honored by technology solution provider media company with Women of the Channel Award for innovative multi-language hiring program Hoboken, New Jersey – (Cision) eMazzanti Technologies, a NYC area technology consultant and MSP today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Jennifer Mazzanti, CEO, to its 2021 Power 60 Solution Providers list, an elite subgroup of honorees chosen from the highly regarded Women of the Channel list. The women honored on this year’s list pushed forward with comprehensive business plans, marketing initiatives and other innovative ideas to support their partners and

How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks Outlined at New York State Cyber Security Conference

NYC area cyber security expert shares protection steps for business leaders fearing increased ransomware attacks at critical Cyber Security Conference session Hoboken, New Jersey (Cision) June 15, 2020 – Carl Mazzanti, President and Co-founder of eMazzanti Technologies, a specialist in cybersecurity, addressed the New York State Cyber Security Conference on the topic of How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. His virtual 60-minute presentation was made June 8, 2021. In his presentation, Mazzanti discussed the essential facts of ransomware, including: How ransomware attacks happen in the cloud. How cyber-criminals continue to get away with it. Why 73% of Ransomware attacks are successful.