Every business is at risk of a cyber-attack – including yours. While some industries are more at risk than others, no industry or business is safe. In fact, one study proved that hackers attack every 39 seconds. If you, your business, and your employees don’t perfectly follow proper cybersecurity measures, then you have a problem. A…
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of authentication that requires the use of an additional verification method and adds a second form of security to user sign-ins, transactions, and activity. Office 365 offers MFA for all of their programs and we recommend you implement this feature. Not only does this extra method of verification provide…
Too many businesses are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Data breaches are on the rise. Every week it seems as though another organization is announcing that its systems have been compromised and its customers’ sensitive information is at risk. All too often, these data breaches are caused by an employee falling prey to…
At ABS, network and security services are just one way we help businesses avoid technology interfering with their work. Recently we have become aware of a new email phishing scam that appears to come from a financial institution and threatens businesses’ sensitive financial data.
Email spamming has become increasingly relevant as well as extremely convincing. Before opening those emails that flood your email inbox, consider the source and take an extra minute or two to examine the email closely.
Do you remember Meltdown and Spectre, the Intel processor vulnerabilities we mentioned a few weeks ago? Well, Intel has recently rolled out a patch for the bugs – but be careful, it doesn’t come without issues. To recap, the Meltdown and Spectre bugs are design flaws that result in a weakened separation in the secure…
In a stunning turn of events, researchers discovered a significant vulnerability in virtually ALL Intel processors. The vulnerability is similar to the Heartbleed bug of 2012. The bug allows normal programs to access the secured memory in the system’s kernel. A kernel is the core of an operating system—and just so happens to be responsible for handling the MOST sensitive tasks carried out by your operating system. Needless to say, this is bad.
While it’s months since the Netflix phishing scam was first reported, unfortunately, it’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. For those unaware, a popular phishing scam targets Netflix users with an urgent email notifying the user that their account has been suspended and requires immediate action.
If you’re like us, you use email on a daily basis to communicate information to clients, colleagues, and friends. But, with any routine, we tend to become a bit too comfortable with it, move faster than we should, and ultimately make some mistakes that may have been prevented just by slowing down and assessing the situation at hand with a clear head.
ABS Start Date: 2008
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
In the time that I’ve been at ABS, I’ve done pretty much everything and that experience has created a great perspective for me to operate with today. I enjoy learning new things and I’m always up for a challenge. In my spare time, I love doing anything outside – hiking, biking, kayaking, backpacking, etc… Anything that involves putting my cell phone away for extended periods of time!
ABS Start Date: 2010
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
Enjoys helping our team be more effective and providing an environment that challenges employees to develop. Chili cook-off champion (2018) and father of three. Hobbies include flag football, volleyball, camping, and wrestling with my kids.
ABS Start Date: 2017
Special Certifications
CompTIA A+, CCENT
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
I have a Masters in Theatrical Design, and spent 10 years as a theatrical lighting designer and technician in and around Louisville. I’m still active in the local theater community, and I also enjoy playing guitar and tinkering with electronics and programming. Outside of work, I’m usually spending time with an awesome baby or an adorably terrible dog.
ABS Start Date: 2003
Special Certifications
Working on PMP certification
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
I’ve been with ABS for many years — I started out as a field tech (way back when ABS was just starting and located in Mark’s garage!) and have worked my way up. The thing I most enjoy about my job is helping our clients and mentoring the younger techs. My biggest strength is my experience. I will say that I love my job and I can’t see myself working anywhere else.
ABS Start Date: 2018
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
– Cisco Sales Expert
– VM Ware Sales Professional
– Microsoft Sales Professional- Licensing
– 20 years of industry expertise
Compare me to a sea captain.
As captain of the ship, I am fully confident in my crew’s ability to navigate even the diciest waters.
I feel so fortunate to have the life that I do. I love my job on many levels: it gives me a challenging daily focus, provides me with social interaction, and feeds my family. I was raised in California and graduated from UCLA.
When I am not working, I like to exercise and have run over 35,000 miles in my lifetime. I also enjoy traveling. My favorite destination is anything with a sandy beach or Las Vegas during the first weekend of the basketball tournament. I am an avid college basketball fan. Since I wasn’t raised here in Louisville, I can root for Louisville, Kentucky, or Indiana – but my favorite is the Cardinals.
ABS Start Date: 2006
Other Experience, Expertise & Interests:
Customer service background in various industries. Tech experience built by climbing the ranks of ABS. Loves to play golf and enjoys cooking.
