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Can your current tech stack catapult your business into the future or are you at risk of falling behind more forward-thinking competitors? As sellers of the newest, most innovative enterprise tech from world-class vendors, NCS Technologies, Inc. can help evaluate your tech capabilities. Schedule your free assessment today.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was meant to be a dynamic document that is continuously revised, enhanced and updated to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Read the article to learn about the most recent and most significant update, CSF 2.0.

Business failure is not a new concept—50% of the Fortune 500 companies that existed 20 years ago have disappeared. But the reasons causing modern businesses to close are changing. Here's insight to help your business avoid the most dangerous pitfalls.

Hybrid work has become a well-established model in our workplaces, but the term means different things to different people. Download this eye-opening report from HP that details the importance of digital workspaces among companies and organizations and how they'll be used in the future.

Trends make it clear: Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated, widespread and relentless. This article takes a deep dive into evolving trends in cybercrime including human-operated ransomware, phishing attacks and malware. Read the article for tips on how to get ahead of these threats before they begin.

Durabook Supplies a Complete Rugged Computer 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.

NCS Technologies, Inc. offers cybersecurity technology and expertise to help you deal with the complex security vulnerabilities caused by post-pandemic distributed workplaces and remote work routines. Get a complimentary cybersecurity consultation when you schedule direct.

The more you know about your vulnerability to ransomware, the more prepared you'll be to mitigate or even prevent attacks. This infographic from the Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) gives an at-a-glance of ransomware attacks by industry. View the infographic for a reality check on your own knowledge of ransomware trends.

In the post-pandemic, digital-first world, distributed workplaces and remote work routines create new security vulnerabilities for employers. As the IT landscape becomes increasingly complex, organizations must rethink their data security strategy to protect valuable customer data while demonstrating compliance with ever-evolving privacy and compliance regulations. In the TEI report, you will discover how The Thales CipherTrust Platform not only protects your assets on-premises and in the cloud, but also simplifies policy management and reduces your cost of compliance. The cybersecurity experts from NCS Technologies, Inc. can help your organization take advantage of the cost savings and business benefits of Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform.

CISA is set to release a long-anticipated list of cyber performance goals for critical infrastructure. Read the article to learn how much impact this list will have on further regulation while Congress and the White House remain divided.