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An open computer on an empty desk is an invitation to a ransomware attack, malware infection or stolen data. Download this datasheet to see how the Presence Aware app by HP locks laptops when users step away and automatically unlock it when users return. It's a step up in in-office cyber protection.

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added 36 new flaws to its catalog of vulnerabilities known to be exploited by cyber criminals. Read the article to learn about the latest vulnerabilities found in software and products from Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Cisco, Netgear, QNAP and others.

Information and insight hungry businesses need to mine huge amounts of data as efficiently as possible. One common infrastructure optimization strategy is to deploy SATA solid state drives for affordable flash storage. In this report, an Apache Hadoop cluster with HPE Gen10 servers and SATA SSDs are compared to the performance when substituting in Intel Optane DC SSDs. The Intel Optane configuration completed the industry-accepted TeraSort benchmark 28% faster and with 40% more throughput. To learn how to deploy Optane storage technology with HPE servers for high-performance data processing, read the report summary then contact NCS Technologies, Inc..

New research from Eagle Hill Consulting reveals some interesting findings about employee performance: 45% of remote and hybrid workers claim their teams' performance has improved since the Pandemic, compared to only 34% of in-person employees who say the same. Read more:

A Citrix survey of 2,800 employees and business leaders found that 71% of hybrid workers felt a strong connection to their peers that makes them want to work harder compared to 63% of on-site and 60% of fully remote employees who said the same.

Ethical hackers are highly in demand at organizations looking to perform cybersecurity assessments by identifying vulnerabilities an experienced malicious hacker could find. Read this article to learn how ethical hacking is having a significant and positive impact on the business community.

A lot has changed since the pandemic; from accelerated digital transformation to remote work, businesses like yours are continuously navigating new challenges and opportunities. A key question is whether your current tech stack is compatible with the unique demands of the hybrid workforce. Schedule a meeting to receive a free assessment that will reveal the tech gaps you can fill to drive innovation, increase employee wellness and grow your business.

Where does your organization stand with regard to preparedness against known and unknown vulnerabilities and attack vectors? Get a detailed assessment from the the experts at NCS Technologies, Inc..

The lessons learned during the pandemic have crystalized the open source model as the foundation of innovation, argues Red Hat CEO. Read the blog to find out why increased adoption of open source is a trend that's likely to continue in the new remote work environment.

The demand for cybersecurity professionals has soared since the advent of the new work-at-home culture, with far greater numbers of skilled IT security staff required than the currently available. Read the blog to learn how CISOs are attracting talent in an ultra-competitive IT labor market.