Advanced Data & Network Solutions

06/06/2022

You might think it strange to start an article about firewall subscriptions by first talking about cars, but I promise this is perfectly relevant!

If we went car shopping in the 1970s, today's consumer would notice the vast difference in safety features in vehicles compared to modern standards. The car would have rearview mirrors, a spare tire, and maybe 2-point lap seat belts. Today's vehicles have long lists of safety features that drivers don't even think about unless an accident happens.

To illustrate, take a moment to watch some spectacular crashes between old and new vehicles!
https://www.adnsolutions.com/why-do-i-need-to-maintain-a-firewall-subscription/

04/27/2022

A new generation of tools called Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) have emerged from the failed experiences of AV products. EDR tools perform the same traditional functions of AV, and add a broad spectrum of new features to strengthen endpoint security. These functions include threat hunting, machine learning engines to detect never-before-seen threats, and remediation tools to help clean up after an attack.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/goodbye-antivirus-hello-edr/

04/25/2022

91% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Phishing remains the most common and successful way for hackers to get their foot in the door before infecting an organization with malware. Often, those phishing emails contain counterfeit links that will lead a victim to a file or site that has been compromised.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/link-lock-phishing-protection/

10/20/2021

Applying a DoS policy on a WAN interface is a good practice that will help prevent flooding or abusive behavior from the internet. However, there is an undesired side-effect.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/fortigate-dos-policy-on-wan-blocking-vpn-traffic/

08/18/2021

3CX version 18 has discontinued Exchange voicemail support. The steps outlined in this article will enable 3CX v18 to work with Exchange UM voicemail!
https://www.adnsolutions.com/3cx-internal-voicemail-exchange-simultaneously/

08/16/2021

The module had been working for a few years prior to the upgrade. We upgraded from 16.03.07 to 16.12.05 and upon booting we saw messages such as: Uplink FRU module hardware authentication failed.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/network-module-missing-after-cisco-3850-switch-upgrade/

07/21/2021

Today the tactics have changed. Instead of hunting and selecting specific targets, hackers now fish for whomever will come to them. Like a fisherman putting out baited hooks, they send out emails that are baited with Malware and Ransomware. This tactic is called Phishing.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/strengthen-your-human-firewall/

07/12/2021

If you read our 3 part series on "Why We Love Continuing Education and Certifications" you'll understand why we get excited whenever one of our staff passes another one.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/quintin-reineccius-linux/

07/06/2021

On Friday, a popular IT tool called Kaseya VSA was hacked. The exploit was a "zero day" vulnerability, which means it was previously unknown by anyone in the cyber-security industry.

A popular IT tool called Kaseya VSA was hacked. The exploit was a "zero day" vulnerability, which means it was previously unknown by anyone in the cyber-security industry.

07/01/2021

Yesterday a critical vulnerability with Windows operating systems was revealed. The exploit, called PrintNightmare, takes advantage of a weakness with the Windows Print Spooler service.

Another critical vulnerability has been discovered and Advanced Data is gathering information on how to best protect its client servers.

05/07/2021

We interviewed Aaron on his certification experience. Read what he has to say.
https://www.adnsolutions.com/aaron-duckett-passing-cisco-ccna/