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Common Cyber Threats

With changing technology, everyday new kinds of threats showing up in different forms. The most common threats to be aware of HACKING :  Any unauthorized access to a computer by using different tools or techniques or software(malware). An intruder finds weaknesses (or pre-existing bugs) in your security settings and exploit them in order to access your information. Often installs a Trojan horse, providing a back door for hackers to enter and search for your information. MALWARE :   Mal icious Soft ware (Malware)  is one of the more common ways to infiltrate or damage your computer  such as computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and adware. Also uses intimidate you with scareware, which provides false information like security or virus issues. These malware can alter or delete files or reformat the hard drive of your computer causing you to lose all your information or steal sensitive information. Also, it can take control of your computer and all the ...

Is your business IT network secured ?

Is your business IT network secured ? Answer to above question is typically "Yes" but in truth most of the small businesses doesn't actually know what level of security they have and if it's sufficient to protect there IP and clients privacy. Irrespective of size or type of business, your online portal or entrance facility is always prone to attack or intrusion. Being safe is better than being sorry. That said, how to discover what level you security you need, what level of security you have have and how to upgrade or transition ? Answer to all of the above question is - Network Security Analysis or Auditing.  Self explanatory by name, it allows to understand your security, upgrade and monitor the performance on regular basis before it's too late. Without auditing system, a system can be consider as fragmented, it's connected and working but conditionally as long as not affected by external factors. Auditing allows to understand the layers, zones, da...

Ethernet Vs Wi-Fi

Ethernet Vs Wi-Fi ? Which one to choose or choose combination of both ? This is always an initial question when planning to setup a home or office network for connectivity. Both offers their own advantage and are superior to other for one or more reasons but when comes to overall comparison then answer is hidden in prospective application of usage and premises accessibility. An Ethernet is a wired connection between your network switch to network devices(desktop, laptop, printer etc) using a physical connection(CAT5/CAT6 or other ethernet cables). While a Wi-Fi(Wireless Fidelity) is over the air connection, so without any physical connection a networking device is connected to Wireless Router. Which is faster ?   read more at  https://solnet-canada.business.site/posts/517079544485286259 Which is more reliable ?  read more at   https://solnet-canada.business.site/posts/517079544485286259 Which is more secured ?  read more at  https:...

Home Security : Monitoring - Recording - Deterrent

Home Security and Peace of mind Home is where everyone finds comforts, love and feels safe. But with change in time and safety of home often at stakes. With increase in unwanted loitering, theft, property damage or unidentified events around property car affect your safety and quality of life. Nowadays, there are many surveillance, monitoring, burglar alarm, control system and technology support to provide you a peace of mind and boost your confidence of safety and protection. Level 1 - starts with controlled access, an entry system which allows and limits the user and unwanted access. It can be done to small or whole premises as well as separate locking or access system within same location.  Level 2 - Alarmed Monitoring , It adds above features and features of it's own to deter the intruders and take immediate actions when needed. Level 3 - it's done by a surveillance system made of multiple security cameras and recording system. Which records all activity, 24 ho...

Acronym for Network System, interconnection and cabling

Common Acronym used for  Network System, Interconnection and Cabling ACL : Access Control List ADSL : Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line AES : Advanced Encryption Statndard AP : Access Point ARIN : American Registry for Internet Numbers ARP : Address Resolution Protocol ATM : Asynchronous Transfer Mode BERT : Bit-Error Rate Test BGP : Border Gateway Protocol BLE : Bluetooth Low Energy CaaS : Communication as a Service CAN : Campus Area Network CASB : Cloud Access Security Broker CAT : Category CCTV : Closed Circuit Television CDMA : Code Division Multiple Access CoS : Class of Service CPU : Central Processing Unit CRC : Cyclic Redundancy Check dB : Decibel DHCP : Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DLC : Data Link Control DLP : Data Loss Prevention DMZ : Demilitarized Zone DNS : Domain Name Service/Server/System DOCSIS : Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specification DSL : Digital Subscriber Line E1 : E-carrier level 1 E...

Cyber Security 101 - Basic principles

CYBER SECURITY 101 With changes in technology and everyone connected digitally often create a havoc thought of privacy and security, often termed as Cyber Security. Do's and Don'ts  -  Wants and Needs, often dictates our choices of selection. But before we go deeper in discussion , let's talk Security at basic level to better understand it. Here are basic principles which can help understand security  for better designed solutions for physical or  cyber security needs. 1) Security Vs Convenience   : It's usual that higher the level of security is create lower the convenience level it creates for user in order to safely go through all layers of security. Ease to access means limited security for user as well as intruder. Choosing the balance wisely with needs and requirements is essential. 2) Security is continuous process : Issues can be fixed and resolved to mitigate the risk but there's always be new avenues of exposure and it's impossible to...

CE Code Handbook for Fiber Optic Cable

In CE Code handbook, installation of fiber optic cable in same vicinity of electrical cables has be discussed. Section 56 is intended to ensure that optical fiber cables installed adjacent to, or in the same raceway and enclosures as, component of electrical systems do not pose, or contribute, to a fire or shock Section 56 – Optical Fiber Cables Rule 56-000 Scope Section 56 includes additional and specific requirements for the installation of optical fibre cable adjacent to electrical conductors or electrical system equipment. These optical fiber cables are used for control, signalling and communications functions that are generally performed by electrical conductors. The optical fibers transmit modulated light patterns that are encoded and decoded by terminal equipment. They do not transmit electrical voltages or currents, nor are they affected by electrical contact or induction. Shock and fire hazards, however, can arise from following: 1) The type of optical fib...