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April 9, 2024
Cloud, Data Protection

Ever find yourself lost in the sea of acronyms that is today’s tech landscape? Well, strap in, because today we're navigating the choppy waters of SASE and SSE. This isn't just another tech talk; it's your compass to understanding two giants in the network security realm. So, whether you're a tech guru, a business leader [...]

January 25, 2024
Data Protection, Data Centers

We can't say this enough when it comes to colocation — and data centers in general. Location matters. And if that data center location is in the Midwest, all the better. Sure. With all the advanced networking services and technologies available, even the most tech-dependent businesses and their employees can operate from [...]

January 16, 2024
Data Protection, IT Security

Expect to see the cybersecurity landscape continue to change throughout 2024. There will likely be increased regulatory scrutiny at the federal and state levels over the coming year as government authorities seek to encourage prompt, accurate, and complete disclosure of security threats and management-level preparedness. [...]

October 13, 2023
Data Protection, IT Security

From National Cookie Day and National Dessert Month (two of our favorites here at US Signal) to National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month and National Pet Wellness Month (two more we like), there’s no shortage of month-long observances in October. (See the National Day calendar for a comprehensive list.) But one commemorative [...]

September 28, 2023
Cloud, Data Protection

Chances are you’ve been hearing a lot about Secure Access Service Edge (known as SASE and pronounced sass-ee) — including from US Signal. That’s because, in both the IT and business world, it’s kind of a big deal. With the digital transformation of businesses, security is moving to the cloud. That’s driving a need for [...]

July 18, 2023
Data Protection

National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) Strengthens Government Cybersecurity Efforts Even the US government isn’t immune to cyberattacks. Tech giant Microsoft recently discovered another Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, with this one compromising at least 25 organizations. Although details are still [...]

June 6, 2023
Colocation, Data Protection, Storage

The Popularity of Midwest Data Centers It’s a fact. Data center location still matters for most colocation and cloud services users. And if that location is in the Midwest, that’s a plus for many of those users. That’s particularly true for companies in the Midwest, but there are also significant benefits for [...]

May 30, 2023
Data Protection, Disaster Recovery, Manufacturing

Ransomware in the Manufacturing Industry Regardless of size or industry, any organization with an IT system is at risk of a ransomware attack. However, some seem to be more prone to them than others. Companies in the manufacturing industry are among them. According to the 2023 Unit 42 Ransomware and Extortion Report, [...]

May 24, 2023
Data Protection, IT Security, IT Services

If you missed US Signal’s recent presentation on Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), featuring our friends from White Night Labs and Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, we’ve included a quick recap in this blog. (But it’s minus Littlefoot Coffee’s Chemex brewing [...]

March 30, 2023
Backup, Cloud, Data Protection

Use World Backup Day as a time to review your current disaster recovery, data protection and backup plans.