VPN Archives – PremierePC

Is your VPN annoying you?

Sometimes layering on solutions and process to keep your data secure can add an extra few steps and annoy the end user.

We get it, we have the same MFA policy, password rotation policy, VPN requirements, etc. at PremierePC as you.

However, we know they are completely necessary to keep data safe and mitigate the ever present risk of the bad guys infiltrating your network.

So what now?

PremierePC continues to research and evolve our cybersecurity approach, with the NIST Framework guiding us, while keeping the end user in mind.

Let’s talk VPNs.

To remind you about what a VPN is, you can read our blog post here: VPN? What’s that?
In short, a VPN, or virtual private network, gives online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection.

Why invest in data privacy?

A new study reveals that 57% of SMBs believe they won’t be targeted by online criminals, but almost 20% experienced an attack in the past year. These data breaches are costing more than ever before, with an average cost of a data breach for small businesses at $108,000.

We know it’s pretty necessary to maintain security while you compute.

However, connecting to a VPN tends to add several steps, and often needs support after your password is changed, a bios update, etc.

Here’s the good news
If you are in our RaaS (Router as a Service) program, you have an Enterprise Class Cisco/Meraki device. We already know these are wonderful for enhancing network security for the SMB.

Cisco AnyConnect

Now included in this RaaS solution is the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
Essentially, a new way to connect to VPN at no additional cost.

Here’s the best part: This solution is incredibly easy to use – just 3 mouse clicks and you’re connected. No typing in your username and password. No hunting for VPN settings.

Features and benefits

Access from anywhere

Give any user highly secure access to the enterprise network, from any device, at any time, in any location. AnyConnect can be used on a Windows or Mac machine as well as an iPhone or Android.

Greater visibility

Gain more insight into user and endpoint behavior with full visibility across the extended enterprise.
With AnyConnect you can defend more effectively and improve network operations.

Comprehensive protection

Defend against threats, no matter where they are.

Simplified management and usability

Provide a consistent user experience across devices, both on and off premises, without creating a headache for your employees.
Simplify management with a single agent.

Give PremierePC a call if you would like to learn more.

April 14, 2022

Solution Highlight

VPN? What’s that?

The workforce is becoming more and more remote each day, while we are accessing sensitive data from unprotected locations like our home and public Wi-Fi.

And the bad guys are always lurking.

So how can we protect ourselves and our data from unwanted third parties?

VPN to the rescue!

A VPN, or virtual private network, gives online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. Fancy, huh?

The VPN masks your IP address so online actions are virtually untraceable.

It also creates a secure and encrypted tunnel for all data to pass through, providing more privacy than a secured Wi-Fi hotspot.

Think: checking emails, looking at your bank account balance, shopping online, paying bills, etc. How often are you doing these things without a secured connection?

A few things to examine when it comes to VPN selection:

Do they respect your privacy? Do they run the most current protocol? Do they set data limits? Where are the servers located? Will you be able to set up VPN access on multiple devices? How much will it cost?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we get it. This is a lot to navigate if you’re not experienced in the IT space. Let us handle that.

When you partner with PremierePC, you get forward-thinking, intelligent consulting every step of the way. Click here to learn more.

May 16, 2021

Solution Highlight

Let’s Talk About Meraki

Cisco Meraki changed the way we think about network management today. Its out-of-band cloud architecture creates secure, scalable and easy-to-deploy networks that can be managed from anywhere. This can be done from almost any device using web-based Meraki Dashboard and Meraki Mobile App.

Want to manage your network on the go?

Meraki devices can be managed with a browser-based interface or app. This allows for quick deployment, unlimited scalability, and remote troubleshooting.

What do you think about modern Wi-Fi solutions?

Next-gen wireless solutions provide more capacity and higher performance in dense, demanding environments, delivering enhanced application experience.

Do you have remote employees?

We can build IPSec VPN tunnels between your sites, or for your remote employees. Additionally, there are Meraki products we can deploy for remote work situations.

Got QOS Issues?

Meraki gives us access to deep packet inspection, traffic shaping policies, and cloud-based application signatures.

Interested in a smarter network?

With VLANs, we can build different virtual local area networks to microsegment your network, allowing for a smarter and more effective traffic flow and overall more secure network.

Do you hate downtime?

Meraki products come with lifetime warranty and next-day advanced replacement. Cisco Meraki’s simplified software and support licensing model also combines all software upgrades, centralized systems management, and phone support under a single, easy-to-understand model.

Learn more about the Meraki Cloud Architecture here

Did this sound like a foreign language?

Contact PremierePC today; let us do the heavy lifting and help you navigate and manage the ever more complicated IT landscape.

March 12, 2021

TechBytes

How can an MSP protect my employees while they work from home?

2020 brought many surprises and changes. One of which shifted many in-office employees to start unexpectedly working from home.

In 2020, 88% of the organizations, worldwide, made it mandatory or encouraged their employees to work from home after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

This flexibility is great to continue business operations. However, it brings about serious holes in security unless you are fully prepared.

So what can an MSP like PremierePC do to help boost security and mitigate threats for work from home employees?

Secure VPNs – this can ensure employees are utilizing the same security tools that are available in the office, mitigating cybersecurity threats and data breaches.
Network segmentation for home networks – this allows for multiple individual networks under a single network, simplifying security policies if done correctly.
Remote endpoint incident management – this allows technicians to access remote laptops and deploy patches remotely.
Maintain the latest software updates – software vulnerabilities, security loopholes found in programs and operating systems, are typically revealed as they are solved in the latest version. If not updated, programs and operating systems are easy targets for the bad guys.
Educate on phishing attempts – hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities and weak points to take advantage of. An MSP like PremierePC can provide continuing education and phishing training to employees to mitigate these threats.

We know this can be very overwhelming for someone who is trying to focus on actually running their business. PremierePC is here to help! Contact us today.

November 18, 2020

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