by Bob Harlan | Jan 31, 2024 | Network Protection
In the photo above, from the blizzard of 1966, a North Dakota DOT employee stands next to power lines, which might or might not have been working.* My brother Bill asked our team if the extreme cold in South Dakota earlier this month caused any network problems for...
by Bob Harlan | Jan 22, 2024 | Cyber security
XDR stands for “extended detection and response.” It’s among the latest generation of tools to protect computer networks from the most sophisticated cybercriminals. XDR is especially important for businesses with small to mid-size networks because it...
by Bob Harlan | Sep 14, 2023 | Cyber security
Neither will anti-virus software. Even major security enterprises like LastPass and SolarWinds, using sophisticated technology, are not immune to attacks by persistent cybercriminals. Both companies were hacked due to employee error. One employee was an intern,...
by Bob Harlan | Sep 6, 2023 | Starting a business
I knew that creating a startup would be risky. Experts say only 30 percent of small businesses are still going after 10 years. We’ve been around since 1998, so I guess we won the small-business lottery. If you’re already a lottery winner, you can skip this...
by Bob Harlan | Feb 15, 2023 | Cyber security, Internet Security
I ran a crew of electricians who set an extraordinary safety record in a harsh environment. The deepest level of the Homestake gold mine was 8,000 feet underground. Rock temperatures were 136 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity was 100 percent. Miners couldn’t work...
