September 13th, 2011 by William Reyor
1) Allowing remote desktop from the Internet
When we perform network vulnerability assessments, one of the most glaring security vulnerabilities we see is open remote desktop access to workstations and servers. This vulnerability makes it possible for a prospective attacker to connect directly to servers and workstations and attempt to log in.
You may think that your [...]
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Tags: blacklist, firewall configuration, malware, morto worm, network hacking, passsword policy, remote desktop, unsecured wireless
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September 6th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
Believe it or not, cloud computing for businesses is not a new invention.
The cloud is simply the Internet. Thus, the cloud has been here since the Internet started becoming popular in the early 1990s.
The cloud allows you to use applications and store data without having physical hardware and software in your office; someone else handles [...]
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Tags: cloud, cloud computing, computing, data, growing business, physical hardware, server hosting
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August 17th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
East Hartford, Conn. (August 11, 2011)- East Hartford based ForeSite Technologies, a leader in website design and IT support, has announced their platinum sponsorship at the second annual DrupalCampCT on August 20, 2011 at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
DrupalCampCT is hosted by Drupal, an open source content management platform powering millions of websites and [...]
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Tags: drupal, drupal camp, DrupalCampCT, web development solutions
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June 24th, 2011 by Tracy Fox
ForeSite just ran a panel discussion on social media at the Social E technology conference in Newport called “White Papers, Black Ink”. We talked about how professionals are using inbound marketing to get better rankings with search engines, become known as experts in their fields, proactively market to prospective clients – in [...]
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June 23rd, 2011 by Nicholas Kelley
Wireless access is becoming more of a requirement than an amenity for most organizations. The need has been more prevalent in larger organizations but it is trickling down to small and medium sized organizations. Recently ForeSite had an opportunity to send an engineer to a four day Managed Wireless training class. ForeSite has always been [...]
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June 16th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
Site Promotes Mark My Words: An Evening with David Baldacci, John Grisham and Jodi Picoult
East Hartford, Conn. (June 16, 2011) – The Mark Twain House & Museum will present a once-in-a-lifetime event with three of America’s most popular writers- Mark My Words: An Evening with David Baldacci, John Grisham and Jodi Picoult. ForeSite [...]
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June 16th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
Perhaps that’s what advertisers and software developers want. Augmented Reality (AR) is quickly becoming the hottest trend in marketing to users of smartphones. Ever wonder how that new dress would look on you before you trek out to the store? Ever wonder what that new couch will look like in your living room before you [...]
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June 14th, 2011 by Tom Allen
The Android platform of phones is becoming increasingly more popular and is making its way into business and enterprise environments. For that reason, ForeSite Technologies would like to strongly recommend that its customers who are using or plan to use Android phones, first install antivirus applications onto their phones as there is currently a plethora [...]
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June 2nd, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
This insightful Twitter tip is written by ForeSite Insight guest blogger, Thomas Clifford…
Thomas Clifford is an award-winning business communicator and blogger. Tom’s copywriting focuses on marketing articles, homepages, landing/sales pages, e-books and B2B case studies– without the “corporate-speak.”
Tom is a regularly featured writer for the Content Marketing Institute. He is featured in the book [...]
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February 16th, 2011 by Michael Giuffrida
The internet provides many benefits to professional organizations, but it is not without its pitfalls. Online communities have their own cultures and rules, and inexperienced users can accidentally make an impression that reflects badly on your organization. This document provides simple guidelines on how to maintain a professional reputation on the internet.
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Tags: business success tips, internet reputation, online communities, Online forums, uses of social media
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