It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
Cybersecurity
How To Improve Your Google Workspace Security
At SPK and Associates, we are dedicated cybersecurity partners for small and medium businesses (SMBs) worldwide, understanding their unique challenges. Google Workspace, a cloud-based suite by Google, is invaluable for SMBs due to its cost-effective subscriptions,...
What does the End of Support for Windows Server 2019 Means for Your Business?
With Windows Server 2019 end of support for Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials, you won't get help, security updates, or certain software benefits. This means your systems might be at risk. So, it’s time for you to figure out the best plan for moving away from...
ELK Stack Dashboards for Security: Best Practices and Key Metrics
With the rising threat of security breaches, data leaks, and cyberattacks, staying one step ahead is essential. This is where ELK Stack dashboards come into play, offering a powerful solution for monitoring, processing, and visualizing security-related data....
XDR and SIEM: Protect Against The Latest Cybersecurity Threats 2023
Protecting your business against the latest cybersecurity threats isn't easy, is it? Today, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and they're targeting a broadening field of potential victims. Consequently, businesses are feeling the pinch with increasing...
Planning for Windows Server 2012/R2 End of Support
Windows Server 2012/R2 is well integrated into business environments globally. However, as announced by Microsoft, its end of extended support is approaching in October 2023. So, if it’s not doing so already, it’s time for this change to start looming large in your...
Protecting Sensitive Data in Highly Regulated Industries
How do you keep sensitive data safe in highly regulated industries? Is it better to stick with your tried and tested on-prem solution? Or, is it time to believe in the cloud’s promises of better security, scalability, and innovation? Your organization is at a critical...
How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks
Cybercriminals know how valuable sensitive data is, and they know they can get a premium for it. That’s why Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are under pressure to protect their organizations while containing costs and managing complex security environments....
GitLab 16.0 Includes AI-powered DevSecOps
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trend that is here to stay. And, it’s a core focus in the latest release of GitLab 16.0. That's why you'll find groundbreaking features that enrich the DevSecOps practices in your business. Additionally, you’ll unlock accelerated,...
The Best Approach To R&D Security
It’s not just your products with endpoints that need protection against cybersecurity. Your research and development (R&D) activities need some attention too. In fact, R&D is the cornerstone of innovation, driving progress across various industries. So,...
The Innovation Foundation (Part 2): How Big Data Is Related To Cloud, AI and Machine Learning
In part one of this series, we covered the significance of data collection and reviewed different big data platforms. For example, Hadoop and Apache Spark. We also covered the importance of selecting the right platform to achieve desired outcomes. And finally, we...
How To Reduce Cybersecurity Risks For Remote Workers
Remote working is an effective way to keep your business running 24/7, mitigate downtime and tap into new markets or expertise. Now, the world is flooded with companies utilizing remote work, digital nomads and gig workers to keep their competitive edge. But, the rise...