Cyber Safety Net

What is happening to you? Your network is slow and unstable. Your cameras do not work always work. You have intrusive PCI and HIPAA compliance burdens. You have no idea how you would recover from ransomware or any kind of disaster. 

Since you’re still reading this, I would bet good $$ things are failing you. You spend precious time troubleshooting your computers when you should spend that time growing your business and serving your clients. Most of my new business comes from business owners who have incurred too much pain and “just want things to work right.” I’ve been doing this in the Sacramento region since 2002. 

You run your business. I run your network. Everybody is happy.

Professional Certifications

How can you verify your computer guy knows what he is doing? Look for third party certifications. You probably have earned and maintain several professional certifications. These show your clients you have modern solutions. You deploy solutions on time and on budget. I have a long list of certifications. Here are the top three.

Earners of the CompTIA PenTest+ certification have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network. CompTIA PenTest+ professionals have demonstrated the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers.

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification validates that your consultant has the skills needed to manage devices in today’s bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environment. An MCSE is someone who has passed exams about the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, Apple iOS connectivity, Google Droid connectivity, networking, security, InTune, Azure and Microsoft’s server products. The MCSE has become an important litmus test when deciding who is serious about the network security profession, and who isn’t.

An EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems. A Certified Ethical Hacker uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s).  Someone who has completed Certified Ethical Hacker training has the skills to help you play offense against hackers. In other words, they find vulnerabilities before hackers do, giving you an opportunity to shore up your defenses before you have a problem. In addition, a CEH will provide assurance that the methods you are using are working, allowing you to focus on other priorities.

Bring in a Professional

You're running a business. Make sure you have a talented computer guy helping you prepare for whatever nonsense crosses your path. Running a network is not easy. Bring in a professional.