The View From NCS Technologies

The number of businesses and organizations embracing a zero-trust security policy is growing rapidly, according to the latest survey on zero trust conducted by Okta. Read this informative blog that shows how 55% of 700 security leaders now have a zero-trust initiative in place and 42% are planning to implement zero trust in the near future.

The seemingly endless advancement in tech makes it easy to overlook the non-tech elements driving the modern workforce. This article highlights a few crucial strategies to help you optimize your hybrid work model.

Layered Protection for Government Cyber Security

This solution overview explains the value proposition of Cisco® Connected Communities Infrastructure and lists its many benefits—including reduced costs, improved mobility and roadway safety, improved security, enhanced planning and operational productivity, increased citizen engagement, and the ability to adapt to rapid technology changes and evolving goals. For more information about Cisco Connected Communities Infrastructure, please contact NCS Technologies, Inc..

Interested in finding out if your organization has the necessary processes and tech for your employees to thrive in the new workforce? Book a free assessment today to see how your business stacks up against the competition.

With people being the primary vector for cyberattacks, creating a cyber-aware employee culture is a priority for many organizations. NCS Technologies, Inc. offers security and privacy awareness training to help customers stay safe and comply with regulations. Receive a Complimentary Cybersecurity Awareness Training Consultation when you schedule direct.

People are the primary attack vector for cyber attackers worldwide. Security awareness programs, and the professionals who manage them, are key to managing that human risk. The SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report analyzes data provided by more than a thousand security awareness professionals from around the world to identify and benchmark how organizations manage human risk. Get your free report for a look at actionable steps and resources you can put into practice to mature your awareness programs and benchmark them against others.

To maintain a long-term competitive advantage, businesses must build a corporate model that integrates, organizes and optimizes independent talent at scale in more agile ways.

Ever since 2004, October has been Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort by the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit, industry-sponsored National Cybersecurity Alliance to promote awareness of cybersecurity. The occasion promotes a flurry of mixed reactions. This Washington Post article highlights a selection. Read the article for an understanding of the dread, sincerity and comedy it evokes.

NCS Offers Complete Rugged Notebook & Tablet Portfolio

NCS sells Durabook solutions to government, military and commercial markets.

Consider the Durabook S14I Laptop, which pushes semi-rugged devices to the next level.

It is built with Intel® 11th Generation CPUs and has a class-leading 4' drop spec/IP 53 rating. The S14I is engineered to combine military-grade durability, field-worker functionality,  high performance, and long battery life for non-stop use, making it suitable for use in locations where rain or dust may be a regular occurrence.

The S14I features a significant CPU upgrade with Intel® Tiger Lake 11th generation platform, using Intel’s 10nm processor technology. This device comes with integrated Intel® Iris Xe graphics, and for professionals who use intensive graphic computing, it can be upgraded to an optional standalone NVIDIA GeForce® GTX1050. With the ultra-high-speed data transmission capability of Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with max. speed of 2.4Gbps and Bluetooth® V5.2, all information is instantly synced and fed back to the data control center.

Durability and Security

The S14I is built with a robust mechanical design and rigorously tested components. It meets the standards of MIL-STD-810H; withstands up to a 4-foot drop; and boasts an IP53 rating. This tough yet elegant rugged laptop breaches the boundary between semi-rugged and fully-rugged devices.
It now includes Windows Hello encrypted biometrics, a more secure, user-friendly and faster way of accessing Windows® OS. The S14I semi-rugged platform is finding significant success in commercial markets, such as power/utilities, and in the military sector, including the U.S. Army and Air Force.