The Top 10 Ways To Stay Secure From Cyber Threats
This year marks the 20th anniversary for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when we focus on the importance of digital security and protecting our online presence. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the threats in cyberspace continue to evolve and grow in sophistication. It’s crucial for individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to safeguard […]
Meet Xtel at Techspo’23: Here’s All You Need to Know About This Year’s Event
Meet Xtel at Techspo’23 Techspo’23, New Jersey’s premier technology exhibition and training conference for education leaders, is set to take place this year at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, January 25-27. For more than a decade, Xtel Communications has been attending as an exhibitor and is excited to be attending again this year […]
Why Is a CLEC the Clear Choice For Custom, Scalable Voice and Data Solutions?
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 represented a major overhaul of telecommunications law with a primary goal of deregulating the converging broadcasting and telecommunications markets. This regulation allowed Xtel and other CLECs to emerge in local phone markets monopolized by legacy ILECs such as Century Link, Verizon, or AT&T. This regulatory difference enabled Xtel to innovate […]
Does Your Network Provider Really Know You?
Safe and reliable internet service is one of the most critical technologies needed by every business. What would happen if you could not connect to the internet, or a cyber attack compromised your network? How would these disruptions interfere with your ability to work or effectively communicate with customers or employees? Disruptions like these are […]
Top 5 IT Mistakes
A reliable and fast network connection is critical for your business’s success, especially with more employees working from home. But it’s only one part of your IT equation. It’s essential you understand how to avoid the expensive IT mistakes that can interrupt service, create liability, and cost you thousands in unwanted expenses. What are some […]
Proactive vs. Reactive DDoS Mitigation
As we learned in part 1 of 2 of our DDoS Mitigation blog series, no business can consider themselves immune to cyber attacks. With DDoS attacks on the rise, it is more important than ever to have a comprehensive plan in place to protect your data and corporate network. In part 2 of our DDoS […]
JSA TV Interview with Brian Flynn, President of Xtel: How Working From Home Has Increased The Need For Cyber Security
Work-from-Home has become the new norm for many companies due to a dramatic shift created by the pandemic. With this, heightened sensitivity in cyber warfare has also become a hot topic. In this JSA TV interview, Carl Sketchley, JSA’s Vice President of Account Management, sits down with Brian Flynn, President of Xtel, to discuss the […]
DDoS Mitigation – Are You Safe From Cyber Warfare?
It’s an unfortunate truth that, in today’s world, everything is connected. No matter how we slice it, politics, policy, society and business operations can significantly impact one another. Take the ongoing war in Ukraine, for example. More than just a flashpoint in Eastern Europe, the war has generated a massive humanitarian crisis, widespread economic uncertainty […]
From Online Collaboration to Cybersecurity: Managing Remote Employees
Working remotely has dramatically increased due to the pandemic and essentially has become the norm for most businesses. In many ways, however, employers and their employees are still facing challenges when it comes to working from home successfully. Companies and employees must adapt to virtual environments and work independently while trusting one another from afar […]
How To Manage Endpoint Security Correctly
Remote communication and collaboration tools are helping employers and employees change what it looks like to be connected to each other, their clients, and their corporate network. With working from home and hybrid work schedules here to stay, this paradigm shift has placed new pressures on IT staff to protect the company network and data. […]
