started Ngnious Computer Solutions in January 2004 after retiring after 40 and a half years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and over 37 years of IT experience. Along with his son’s Computer Solutions can offer over 70 years of IT experience to provide customers with exceptional service. Originally working in partnership with Bytesize Group to service the needs of the Chicago area financia
l community, Computer Solutions has since expanded to include small to mid size businesses and home offices customers. About Rich:
Over 45 years in IT and information security (systems engineer and security engineer, consultant, manager)
Education and training: BS - Education, MBA – Information Systems Management, CNE, MSCE, MCP, MCP+I
Federal Reserve Bank: Computer operator, programmer, systems analyst, Bank Examiner, DBA, manager, systems engineer - end user and server support, software deployment, security engineer. As an Associate Bank Examiner – developed member bank computer auditing procedures. As a Security Engineer – supported all aspects of Federal Reserve Bank Information Security including Intrusion Detection and prevention, incident investigation, Anti-Virus software for servers, workstations and E-Mail. Supported or developed applications for accounting (reserve banks, reserve analysis and Fed books), Check processing (adjustments), Cash (security analysis), ACH - FedLine (processing and transmission), TT&L, various others. Bytesize Group: Senior Systems Engineer and Security Consultant -
Information Security consulting and training and End-user, Server and Network consulting and support
Our Customers:
Our varied client base includes Suburban community bank with multiple locations, Optometrists, auto repair, trade show consultants, editorial services, scuba instructor, Senior center/café, Pizzeria, antique dealer. Services:
Available when you need us
We can take care of all your home and business needs:
• Virus and spyware protection and recovery
Security awareness training and site evaluations
• Hardware and software upgrades and repairs
• Wired and wireless networking – routers, switches and wiring
Custom service and an affordable price
Training and Education Classes:
Security Awareness Training for Business:
To raise your level of security awareness, knowledge and understanding in order to protect your information assets and provides the knowledge and training you need in order to comply with the requirements of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, SOC, HIPPA and more. By protecting access through your electronic media and yourself, you secure and protect your information. Recognize that information is an asset that is just as important as any physical asset. Any loss of or compromise has the potential to do irreparable damage to your organization. Security Awareness for Home
Want to make sure your identity is safe? Want to be sure you are safe when on the Internet? Come to this informative presentation whether or not you use a computer and learn how to protect your personal information and how to surf the Web with confidence. After you attend, you will know how to safe-guard your personal information. The class will cover: social engineering and hackers, spyware and viruses, passwords, protecting your computer using anti-virus and anti-spyware software, firewalls, how to update your computer software and how to recover if you are attacked. Computer Security for Home and Business
How can I keep my computer safe from hackers when I’m connected to the Internet? Is my computer’s software current? What can I do if I have a virus? This hands-on class will teach you how to manage your computer to keep it safe from attack. You will learn the four pillars of security, how to update your computer’s software, how to find, download and install anti-spyware software, how to recover if you are infected with spyware or viruses, how to protect your wireless connection and how to use the built-in managing tools of your computer. You will also learn how recognize other forms of attack like social engineering, as well as, the different kinds of computer attacks. Computer Networking Fundamentals:
This presentation covers how set to up and maintain a home or small business computer network in order to share an internet connection with several computers for both wired and wireless access. Topics include: equipment and software; how to change modem and router settings; security; wired vs. wireless; using public WiFi safely and more. Projects:
Installation and support of a data storage solution for a trade show consulting service and wireless network for printers and workstations
Installation and support of a wireless and wired network for an Editorial service
Installation and support of Payment software for optometrists
Security awareness and computer security training at senior center/cafes
Links:
www.ftc.gov
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