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My latest published work:

  • In today’s increasingly digital world, law firms are relying on technology more than ever to streamline operations, manage cases, and communicate with clients. However, with this dependence on technology comes a heightened need for cybersecurity and…
  • In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, law firms are continuously seeking ways to streamline their operations, boost productivity, and maintain stringent data security. Microsoft Autopilot emerges as a game-changing solution that caters to…
  • As the summer sun shines brightly, it’s crucial for legal administrators to remain vigilant about potential cybersecurity threats that could harm your law firm’s sensitive data and reputation. Cybercriminals don’t take vacations, and the warmer…
  • Introduction Since the beginning of this decade, I’ve lived through a winter storm that caused cascading infrastructure failures in Austin, Texas, and a pandemic that affected the entire world. Now, I’m getting to experience a water crisis in…
  • This week, international cybersecurity authorities issued a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) for malicious activity detected from Volt Typhoon, a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor that impacts networks across U.S. critical…
  • As technology evolves, law firms face increasing challenges in protecting their sensitive data from cyber threats. The legal industry, in particular, is a prime target for cybercriminals due to the high value of the information they hold, including…
  • We’ve seen the news reports of people asking ChatGPT all sorts of questions and receiving responses eliciting reactions that vary from awestruck at the intelligence of the software to incredulous laughter at its mistakes and, sometimes, outright…
  • If you read our last blog post, you know what a SIEM is and why it’s significant. (A SIEM cross-correlates all security notifications across all resources to filter out the false positives.) But how? E-R-I-N Events First, we collect millions of raw…
  • With increasing pressure from today’s competitors and customers, businesses can’t afford to maintain an outdated communications system. Keeping an aging, on-premises PBX on “life-support” can bite deep into an already stretched IT budget. In the…
  • Are you considering upgrading your current communications solution? Join Innovative Computing Systems and oue partners, 8×8, on February 22, 2023, at 11:00 am PST to hear the benefits of moving to a cloud-based communications solution from…

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