Can Facial Recognition Technology Enhance Public Safety?

Can Facial Recognition Technology Enhance Public Safety?

By | Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Safety, Public Service, Security & Surveillance

Facial recognition technology is a highly controversial topic that’s sweeping through the United States, sparking debate about its place (or lack thereof) in the modern environment. Already implemented elsewhere around the world, the US has seen only relatively minimal adoption of the technology in a few isolated scenarios. However, in…

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How Resilient Infrastructure and Technology Is as Important as Disaster Recovery

How Resilient Infrastructure and Technology is as Important as Disaster Recovery

By | Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Cloud Computing, Compliance/Regulations, Cybersecurity, Data Security & Backup, Network Infrastructure & Security

Disaster recovery planning is a necessary part of business planning, but it involves more than just preparing for the worst-case scenario. Building resilient infrastructure and technology is just as important. By taking this approach, a company ensures that it has the means to respond and adapt to sudden, unpredictable events…

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Woman working from home on laptop sipping coffee by a window

Working from Home: Secure, Efficient & Effective Telecommuting

By | Coronavirus/COVID-19, Managed Services, Network Infrastructure & Security, Special Series

CDS is currently offering FREE consultations for businesses looking to implement a work from home solution. Contact us for details! It doesn’t take a world-wide crisis to see the benefits of providing employees with flexible options for executing their responsibilities. Right now, businesses around the world are scrambling a bit…

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Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest Ransomware Scam this Tax Season

Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest Ransomware Scam This Tax Season

By | Cybersecurity, Phishing, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

It’s another tax season, and while most companies scramble to file their Internal Revenue Service (IRS) returns, scammers will be looking to capitalize on the chaos. Con artists use this time to elicit sensitive information from individuals and businesses, using the IRS as their preferred moniker. Falling victim to a…

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Hacking News: Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Home Security Cameras

Hacking News: Why Hackers Are Targeting Your Home Security Cameras

By | Cybersecurity, Hacking, Network Infrastructure & Security, Security & Surveillance

Technology is the primary enabler of the modern economy. The rise of the internet with all its bells and whistles lead to an information revolution. Today’s companies and individuals have more access to information on-demand than ever before, but this comes with a host of risks. “Attack surface” isn’t a…

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How to Recover from the Past Year with an Efficiency Audit

How to Recover from the Past Year with an Efficiency Audit

By | Cybersecurity, Data Security & Backup, Network Infrastructure & Security, Sustainability

Managers are always pushing their employees to do more with less. The best managers will continuously look for opportunities to streamline bloated processes and reduce operational overheads. Unfortunately, managers are just as likely to become too busy with everyday issues and may no longer have the bandwidth to carry out…

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Secure Multifunction Printing Solutions for the Classroom

Secure Multifunction Printing Solutions for the Classroom

By | Copy/Print, Managed Print Services, Print Security, Tech in Education

While teachers struggle to maintain grade point averages, and administrators need to ensure the timely processing of submissions and documents, finding new ways to increase efficiency may prove difficult. To ensure the school achieves its annual targets, leveraging the right stack of education technology can help with workflow automation and…

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When Was the Last Time Your School’s Network Security Was Audited?

When Was the Last Time Your School’s Network Security Was Audited?

By | Cybersecurity, E-rate, Grants, Funding, Student Digital Safety, Tech in Education

While technology can significantly improve the quality of education a school provides to its students, it also creates additional risks. An area often overlooked when the school year is underway is  network security. New threats emerge almost daily, making a school’s information management system particularly vulnerable if it doesn’t regularly…

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