Spade Technology: Blog
Spade Technology provides managed IT security services and solutions
for businesses throughout Boston & New England.
Hey Brother, Can You Spare $2.7 Million?
Don’t Be Like The City Of Atlanta That Paid Millions After A Ransomware Attack In March 2018, Atlanta’s city government was hit with a ransomware attack that paralyzed them. They couldn’t process payments, provide information or other citizen services because…
Read MoreIs Your Business Compliant with The New DFARS/NIST Requirements?
What DoD Contractors Need to Know About Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) & Using a Technology Solutions Provider to Ensure Compliance with the DFARS and NIST. Today, more than ever, the Department of Defense (DoD) relies on external contractors and suppliers…
Read MoreMore Businesses Will Soon Be Using Voice Assistants
“Hey Cortana, remind me to contact Bill at Acme to set up that sales meeting.” More business people are relying on their voice assistants and AI chatbots to help them save time and effort, according to market research firm Spiceworks.…
Read MoreThe Future We’ve All Been Eagerly Anticipating Is Here – Are You Ready?
The standard of next-generation telecommunication is no longer the future, but the present. You’re probably not using it, even though you should be, and you may have to wait. When casual conversations bring up speed, it’s inevitable we hear the…
Read MoreNew NIST Guide Enables Digital Forensics Investigators
NIST has recently released a quick start guide that outlines the procedures used to place test data on a mobile device by forensics experts during an investigation. In many criminal cases, the authorities can gain valuable information by examining smartphones,…
Read MoreWill Apple Stop Spying And Give Users More Control?
We all hear the rumors, the buzz, and constant speculation any time there is a hotly-anticipated iOS release hyped at an Apple keynote. We read the online gossip about the features announced and compare past keynotes. If you’re reading this,…
Read MoreBillions of Computer Devices Won’t Get Intel’s Spectre Fix
17 Product Groups Named-Their Production Halted and Update Support Ended After Irrefutable Evidence Uncovered Flaw in Intel Chips. The information about the Spectre attacks came to light back in January 2018. Intel and other technology firms and vendors were made…
Read More8 Intruder-Hating Tips For Home Office Security
Your Devices Are A Target For Online Prowlers. At Your Peril Do Not Ignore! Be Aware of Your Surroundings – Takes On a Whole New Meaning When you were a child, your mom or dad reminded you, be aware of…
Read MoreIT Helps Dementia Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are scary for both patients and caregivers. Right now, there is no cure. Scientists are trying to find ways of prolonging patient’s lives and delaying the onset of the disease. IT Technicians are finding ways to make…
Read MoreCan Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Improve Compliance?
In this age of information, it’s challenging to maintain compliance with so much data stored on many different devices. Most companies these days have remote workers, employees in various departments, third-party vendors, management, employees working in other countries, and more.…
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