In episode 23 of Mapletronics Tech Talk podcast Jordan & Scott are discussing a broad overview of NIST's Cybersecurity Framework.  They breakdown what NIST is and the 4 main categories of the framework including: Identify, Detect, Protect, Respond and how  you can begin implementing software and services to make sure  your business is protected  from major cybersecurity risks.  Have questions? Find out more at www.mapletronics.com/podcast  

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A Framework for Protecting Your Business

In episode 22 Jordan & Scott break down Microsoft's Advanced Threat Protection which is an optional group of features that can be added to your Microsoft Office 365 license.  Jordan and Scott begin by covering a bit of the NIST security standards and where ATP fits within their recommendations and then get into ATP and what it is.  They discuss the most popular features including: Safe Attachments, Safe Links, Anti-Phishing Policies, and Spoof Intelligence.  **NOTE: Our Cybersecurity Webinar is on MARCH 5 at 1:00 pm, it was misspoke in the episode as MAY 5. Register for the FREE event at www.mapletronics.com/events

What is Advanced Threat Protection?

In Episode 21 of Mapletronics Tech Talk Podcast, Jordan discusses 2 Factor Authentication and why it is an important added step to help protect your and your business' accounts. 

An Added Layer of Authentication

Jordan and Scott are back in 2020 with their first episode of the new year.  In this episode Jordan and Scott break down the NIST security protocol and how you can begin looking at all the ares with which to protect your business.  They then discuss what an SIEM is and how it can help detect security threats in your network before they cause havoc. They talk the ins and outs of what a SIEM does and why your business should consider adding it to your security stack in 2020. 

How a SIEM Can Help Protect Your Business

Its Episode 19 of Mapeltronics Tech Talk podcast. In this episode Jordan & Scott discuss the Internet of Things (IoT). It's been a hot topic in the news lately but do you know what it is and how to make sure your devices are protected?  Listen now to episode 19 to learn the ins and outs of IoT devices (printers, routers, security systems, smart homes/businesses and more) and how you can set them up to keep hackers from getting access to your network. 

Does the Internet of Things Leave Me and My Business Vulnerable?

In Episode 18 of Mapletronics Tech Talk Podcast, Jordan & Scott discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. They go into a easy to follow discussion on how machine learning plays a part in cybersecurity and why you should consider having anti-virus installed on your systems that uses machine learning. 

Episode 18: Cybersecurity Trends: Machine Learning

Looking for a new computer for yourself or your employee? Not sure how which memory size, hard-drive, or processor is right for the job?  In Episode 17 of Mapletronics Tech Talk Podcast, Jordan & Scott break down all of this and go in depth on which processor is right for you/your employees.  Scott breaks down the 3 major components of a personal computer: memory, hard-drive, and processor. Jordan & Scott then go in depth on different processors available and which ones are right for different computing needs. 

Selecting a Computer: Which Processor Do I Need?

Is it safe to use Microsoft's Office 365? In episode 16 of Mapletronics Tech Talk podcast Jordan & Scott discuss how to set up Office 365 using setting to make sure you are secure and not leaving your business vulnerable to hacking attempts.  Jordan & Scott discuss: checking your company's security score, Multi-Factor Authentication, advanced threat protection, and password policies. 

Is Office 365 secure?

In Episode 15, Jordan & Scott continue the discussion on network peripherals and how they can be effecting your network performance.  Scott gives great detail about switches and wireless access points, how to make sure yours are working properly, problems you can have with them, and how to keep them working at their highest capacity.   

What's Slowing Down Your Network?

In Episode 14 of Mapletronic's Tech Talk Podcast Jordan & Scott discuss network peripherals. They begin by breaking down the basics of what a network is and why you should have one.  They go into a discussion on cabling and how old or outdated cabling can have dire effects on the effectiveness of your network.  Next they talk about firewalls and how you can be sure yours is operating correctly and what it does for your network when working properly. 

The Makeup of Your Network

In a world that's becoming more and more mobile centric, are your devices at risk? In this episode of Mapletronics Tech Talk Podcast Jordan breaks down some of the risks associated with mobile devices and some tips and tricks for how you can make sure your devices are protected. 

Are Your Mobile Devices Protected?

In today's episode of Mapletronics Tech Talk, Jordan is joined by Gloria Moser, the training specialist at Mapletronics, to discuss IT training and it's many benefits.  Gloria breaks down how training benefits both individual employees and companies overall as well as how soon you can expect to see a ROI.  Gloria discusses training options at Mapletronics (including remote training) and a couple of new classes being offered this fall. 

How Investing in IT Training Benefits Your Company

In episode 9 of Mapletronics Tech Talk Jordan & Scott discuss outsourcing IT.  They talk about what IT services are, why you should consider outsourcing, including benefits of outsourcing and go into an in depth discussion of questions you should ask when looking for an IT service provider.

Questions to Ask Your I.T. Services Provider

In this informative episode of Mapletronics Tech Talk Podcast Jordan & Scott break down a recent Proofpoint report that details cybersecurity threats that have happened most prevalently so far in 2019.    Jordan & Scott discuss what who's being targeted, what hackers are doing to targets, and how to prevent your organization from being a victim. Some of the topics Jordan & Scott discuss include: spoofing, malware, phishing, social media scams, & social engineering. 

Threat Watch: Cybersecurity in 2019

In this week's episode Jordan & Scott discuss the quickly approaching end of service date for Windows 7.  Jordan & Scott breakdown what end of service means for windows 7 users, how to go about updating to Windows 10, and some helpful features that are a part of the new operating system.  For more info visit www.mapletronics.com/podcast 

Preparing for the End! (of Windows 7 Service)

Join Jordan & Scott the host's of Mapletronics Tech Talk every other Thursday as we talk all things Tech. Each episode will break down a hot topic in tech including cybersecurity, tech news, new products & software and everything else you need to know. We know you're busy running your business, we're focused on giving you the tech news that you need to know without all the fluff.

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