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. […]
WFH is Here to Stay, so Remote Employee Productivity & Online Safety is Critical
If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is that working from home is here to stay. According to The Economist, Americans spent only 5% of time working at home before the pandemic and by spring 2020, that figure was 60%. Companies have been faced with challenges that ultimately have proven to […]
Are VPNs Keeping Your Network as Safe as You Think?
By now nearly all have heard the acronym VPN and almost everyone has used a VPN. With the growing popularity of remote work and home offices due to the pandemic, 2021 has seen an increase in the demand for VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN and are we safe using it? VPN stands for […]
It’s Not Just About Technology, It’s Also About the Partnership
Running a business is no easy feat. From understanding the market and hiring the right talent to making critical investments in technology and consistently meeting your customers’ needs, the pressure to make the right call is always high. Technology – it has the power to drive efficiency and revenue growth if applied smartly. However, many […]
Xtel, Cellular LTE, and Modernizing Businesses: President Brian Flynn talks to JSA TV
Xtel is more than a technical supplier. Xtel exists to be your trusted advisor and consultant across a wide span of your business IT needs. One way we challenge the status quo is by offering clients a constantly evolving roster of services and solutions. If it’s in your organization’s best interest, then it’s on our […]
Are Your Alarms Using POTS Lines? Why Going Cellular Is the Right Move
Remember the last time you returned a videotape to Blockbuster? If you’re anything like us, you probably remember those Friday afternoon runs to rent classics like Jumanji or Ghostbusters – and popping popcorn in the microwave (before it started appearing on supermarket shelves in ready-to-eat format!). What’s the gist behind this little trip down memory […]
