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Is it safe to use SaaS?

 Now that you've seen some of the main benefits of SaaS, it's time to answer one of the main questions for companies: So, is it safe to use SaaS? It is a fact that choosing new tools for the job is no joke. Preserving company and customer data is of the utmost importance, so you need to ensure that your software is safe and reliable . And for that, it is not enough to rely on automatic pointing of Google's secure access. Once the information has become the company's equity, companies are increasingly willing (and concerned) to protect it from cyber attacks and misuse by employees. So, in the list below you can check the most important items to be evaluated when hiring this service model and find out if it is safe to use SaaS. 1. Verify that the vendor guarantees efficient authentications Migrating from an on-primis model to a SaaS does not have to put your operations at risk. Especially because companies that use cloud computing invest a lot in technology and qualified ...

Be proactive and prevent attacks

 There are steps you can take to prevent attacks on your network. We call it security layers. 1. Firewall The purpose of the firewall is to protect your network from external attacks. It is on the edge, at the end of the network, preventing all unauthorized IPs from entering. 2. IDS / IPS These two complement the work of the firewall. The IDS identifies any and all types of strange, unusual activity on the network. For example: an excessive download of files, after doing this it sends this alert information to IPS that will take the blocking actions of the Ips that are doing this type of excessive download.     3. Webfilter Not all attacks are external, in fact, there are many attacks that come from within your network. The role of the webfilter is to protect those who are within your network: computers, users with free access to move within your network. They can bring vulnerabilities to attacks. The webfilter manages what can or cannot be accessed by your machines,...

How to reassign a WAN port on a router

 To reassign the WAN port to the LAN on the router (for example, the TP-Link WR841N router), you need to go to the router's web interface: Go in your browser to 192.168.0.1 (or 192.168.1.1 or whatever address you set earlier) Login and password are standard (indicated on a sticker under the router) If you failed to log in through any of the above addresses, you can reset the router settings to factory defaults. To do this, on the switched on router, hold down the RESET button (located near the WAN port) and hold it for 7-8 seconds, then release it and wait for the device to reboot. After the reset, the router's web interface will be available at one of the addresses written above. Once you get into the router's web interface, make sure once again that after resetting the equipment to factory settings, you do not have the Internet. Nothing has changed, so go to the "Network" - "IPTV" section Change the mode from “Automatic” to “Bridge” A drop-down menu wi...

Heating of segments of the Engineering market

 If you are interested in the area and want to be part of the team that promotes the development of the country, this profession can be ideal. Discover some of the possibilities: civil Engineering In recent years, the civil construction sector has experienced a spike in warming in the country. The real estate market has reaped the fruits of the intensification of the economy driven by the increase in the consumption of goods and services. With greater purchasing power, many people went in search of the dream of home ownership and, consequently, the construction of buildings skyrocketed. The car is also an indication of investment in quality of life that people tend to make as soon as they improve their financial conditions. The consequence? Traffic worsens in large urban centers. The solution? Works to widen runways, new routes, viaducts, walkways and construction of more public transport options. These are just some of the situations that welcome civil engineers. Professionals can...

Tools that assist in Computer Engineering

 In a course like Computer Engineering, where technology is so present, we have several tools that can help both the undergraduate and the professional in their projects. For you to know a little more about them, I made a list with 4 of these tools. Thus, you can begin to familiarize yourself with the activities of this undergraduate course and also with the profession. Bizagi : is a software that provides tools to design business processes using the BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation) standard. It makes it possible to know the best practices and the frequent errors in the modeling of processes, in addition to modeling, documenting and publishing the processes. StarUML : this software is capable of modeling various types of diagrams. You can draw flowcharts so that you can view all the processes that occur in a task sequence, for example. MySQL Workbench : visual database design tool. It integrates SQL development, administration, database design, creation and maintenance in ...

Get the necessary certificates for software engineer

 The next step in becoming a software engineer is to obtain a certificate for the programming languages ​​in which you are trained. Unfortunately, however, the field does not fully agree on the validity of the certificate. Some are considered obsolete, and some companies do not require them at all. As with other aspects of becoming a programmer, you will need to research what certain companies expect to decide if taking the certificate is worth your time. For example, say you want to work with a very specific application development company. Spend some time reviewing their job ads for software engineers. Do any of these positions require certifications ... and if so, which ones? This can give you a good basic idea of ​​whether you need to take additional certificates! if you do you need certificates, where can you get them? Certificates are offered through technology companies such as Microsoft and Oracle, or through professional organizations such as the IEEE. Getting a certificat...

Microsoft and cybersecurity companies have seen an increase in attacks

 In recent weeks, both Microsoft and cybersecurity companies have seen an increase in attacks on local Exchange servers. The target is a type of e-mail server most often used by small and medium-sized businesses, although larger organizations have also been affected. Microsoft recalls that the vulnerabilities were exploited in the beginning in state attacks, but over time, they have attracted the attention of other cybercrime organizations. The latter used them to spread new attacks, including ransomware . There is already talk of a large-scale attack, so protecting your systems is essential! Although Microsoft has regularly used methods to provide software updates, this extraordinary situation requires a more complex approach than applying updates. In addition to regular software updates, Microsoft also provides specific updates for older programs that are out of support, with the intent of providing quick protection. The use of the SD-WAN system is, therefore, an upgrade from ou...

What are the areas of information security?

 The area of ​​information security is very broad and financially attractive. In addition, as it is part of the technology industry, its market is expanding. The information security specialist can act in different positions within a company: security consultant, security analyst, security administrator, security manager, security engineer and security architect. Check out the main areas of performance of information security: Corporate security: this professional must create strategic plans to protect company data, perform systems audits and monitor and control the organization's security policies; Security Software Development: this professional develops products and services and analyzes malicious codes (malware); Forensic security: this is the professional who researches, collects and makes reports of digital evidence in police investigations, mainly of cyber crimes; State Intelligence: this professional can also act in government security agencies, such as the Brazilian Intell...

Job market for those who do Computer Engineering

 The job market for professionals trained in Computer Engineering is on the rise and constantly growing . The computer engineer is a very versatile professional and works in various sectors of the industry. Some of the main industries that hire computer engineers are: Automotive Computing Pharmaceutical Telecommunications This professional also finds good job opportunities in banks , financial institutions, e - commerce companies and technology consultants . The South and Southeast regions concentrate the largest number of vacancies for professionals in this area. However, in any industrial pole in the country there is a demand for computer engineers. A network engineer is a technology professional who has the necessary skills to plan, implement and oversee the computer networks that support in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services. Where to study Computer Engineering If you are interested in studying Computer Engineering, you must already imagine that you need to...

Hire a company to help you plan your IT infrastructure

 Having a technology partner can make all the difference in your company's IT infrastructure. It will assist in strategic planning, in the construction of an IT architecture project and in the acquisition of equipment, allowing the best use of your budget. The choice of the supplier can also contribute with additional benefits, providing support and service to ensure the availability of IT. This capillarity of services can be an important differential for home office companies and organizations with a team of employees spread across the country, for example.  Like all planning, the deployment of the IT infrastructure should not be considered static. Within this range of services, the IT provider can assist with monitoring tools . Thus, it is possible to monitor the result indicators and modify the structure when necessary according to IT planning. The systems engineer will often work together with a project manager and the engineering crew and becomes the primary point of com...

How is the Telecommunications Engineering course

  The Telecommunications Engineering course lasts an average of five years, has a bachelor's degree and is offered only in person.  In some universities it can be found as a qualification of the Electrical Engineering course. Like all courses in the Engineering area, the Telecommunications degree also has a basic cycle of training in Exact Sciences in the first years.  In these semesters, students have subjects related to the areas of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. From the second year onwards, contact with the more specific content in the Telecommunications area increases - students get to know closely how digital, analog, satellite, optical fiber and telephony transmissions work.  It is also common to find programs that involve disciplines related to Electrical Engineering, such as Electronics and Electromagnetism. The internship is mandatory, as well as the presentation of a conclusion paper at the end of the course. It is also possible to work in the area wi...

How does an English proficiency test work?

 English proficiency tests are administered by authorized institutions and centers in many countries. In Brazil, they are held in most states, on days and times that vary from one organization to another. See more:  Amazon Saheli Quiz Answers No test requires prior completion of a specific course, they only assess the results achieved during the assessment. Therefore, the form of study is optional - it can be done on your own, online, with a private teacher, in a preparatory course or in a language school. Most of the tests assess four skills of the candidate: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They take grammar into account, of course. The weight given to each of the stages varies according to the body responsible for preparing the event. The minimum score required also depends on the level you want to prove or the requirement of the company, the educational institution and the country for which you are looking for an opportunity. Generally, all stages of the assessmen...

What does a computer engineer do?

 As its name implies, the engineer works in the computational territory that, today, is very fertile. Although the focus of the training is the hardware - the physical part of the equipment -, the demands for this profession have an interface with the software, that is, systems, programs and networks. But, after all, what does a computer engineer do in his day-to-day work? It all depends on the professional's area of ​​activity, the position assumed and the specializations throughout the training. However, in general, they are commonly performed in this career: design and build peripheral equipment, such as keyboards, monitors, sound cards and printers; develop and perfect computer programs; create applications and mobile systems; develop and execute network projects; participate in telephone system installation projects; create data processing and processing systems; automate machines with computerized systems based on Artificial Intelligence; A computer network is a set of compu...

cybersecurity tips for small businesses

 While it is large-scale data breaches that make headlines, small businesses are also vulnerable to attack. Cybercriminals targeting these small businesses look for credit card numbers, social security numbers and any other personally identifiable information that can be sold on the Dark Web to make a profit. To make things more difficult, small businesses have less resources to commit to data and network security than corporate organizations, but with some basic levels of cyber and security in place, small businesses can significantly reduce their risk of attack.   As always, it’s important to read cybersecurity trends , but don’t skip the basics. Here, we have compiled a list of the top 11 activities that a small business can do today to reduce its cyber risk.  Over time, "Password" has become an inappropriate name. This should really be thought of as a "password". Instead of a singular word, construct your password as a phrase or short phrase, such as "OneSp...

Is my server down?

 Anyone who has their own website is sure at least once they have found that they try to enter it but it does not work, and at that moment the following question usually arises: is my server down or is it my problem? Internet connection? In this post we are going to answer that question by analyzing the main cases in which it may seem that it is down, but in reality it is not… and what to do if your server is actually down. A DHCP server allots a dynamic IP number. The DHCP server has a group of IP addresses which can serve the purpose.  3 reasons why your server may seem down We are going to see the three most frequent reasons why our site can appear as offline, when in fact it is not. User PC or Network Problems It is also common for the problem to originate from the user's PC or network. If it is a failure on the part of the Internet provider, it is usually fixed in a couple of hours at the latest, but if the problem is with the user's PC, it is necessary to verify that th...

CORPORATE NETWORK AND CLOUD

 The corporate network is increasingly complex, with users using multiple devices, employees working remotely and the increased use of cloud services. Because of this, information security teams must face the challenge of protecting this growing and distributed number of devices and new applications.  The problem is that, with traditional security tools, it becomes increasingly difficult to detect threats with high confidence and respond to attacks quickly due to lack of visibility and context.  After all, how can we eliminate threats when IT is not fully aware of what is happening on the corporate network? For that, it is necessary to have modern tools capable of offering the necessary visibility for this task. Rather than working within a specific office setting, virtual assistants are able to do all of their duties remotely from home.  The Gigamon solution, ThreatINSIGHT, is able to provide the information your customers need to keep up with the transformations o...

What should be included in a statement of work?

As we already know, there is no established determination regarding the creation of the employment declaration document, but some fields are extremely important for proving your employment relationship. Here is a good tip: if you need to make use of your declaration of work in another country, it is important that you do this document through the Hague Apostille , so that it has validity outside Brazil as well. infographic on what should be included in a work statement Weekly or monthly workload Proof of a routine, even if exercised weekly or monthly, will prove your service provision as self-employed, or registered, for a specific CNPJ or individual. Position held by the worker It is important to inform your position, your activities, so that the declaration is verified as a regular job in organizations. Work and Social Security Card (CTPS) That getting a work permit is important for the market itself, that you already have. The Work and Social Security Card (CTPS) is also a document ...

NVIDIA Mellanox NDR 400G InfiniBand

 According to the company, the NVIDIA Mellanox NDR 400G InfiniBand offers triple the port density of switches and increases the acceleration power of AI by 32 times. In addition, it increases the aggregate bidirectional throughput of the switch system by 5 times to 1.64 petabits per second, allowing users to run larger workloads with fewer limitations. “More and more companies are demanding faster and smarter networks. This is because there is a great tendency for customers to use AI and increasingly complex software. NVIDIA Mellanox InfiniBand's intelligent throughput and acceleration mechanisms enable HPC and AI cloud infrastructures to achieve unmatched performance with less cost and complexity. All of this in a 100% personalized project for each case ”, says Fuhrken. With unique solutions on the market, NVIDIA's data center industry has confirmed itself as the company's highlight in this year's balance sheets. In the first quarter of FY21, it exceeded the $ 1 billio...

For financial leaders, automation of operations is a competitive advantage

 The Salesforce , an expert on relationship management solutions (CRM), released its report Trends in Financial Services / Trends in Financial Services , which shows how financial services institutions struggle to keep up with the pace of change driven by global pandemic . Know mroe:  Managed Storage Services 2,000 global insurance leaders, retail banks and wealth managers were interviewed before and during the pandemic, including 200 respondents from Brazil. Analysis of data from two waves of field research before the pandemic in 2019 and another one a year later during the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 shows that the customer experience has suffered along with the changes driven by the global pandemic , leading corporations to reorganize their priorities and generate competitive advantage with new technologies. In Brazil, the customer experience continued as the third priority in both periods of the survey. According to the report, the increase in personalization gained strength i...

What can hyperconvergence do for your company?

The use of so-called hyperconverged infrastructures  (of the acronym in English, HCI), is being pointed out as the next big step in the evolution of data center structures and also as the best means of using public clouds. In practice, in a hyper-converged environment, the pillars of resources are physically converted into standard servers, forming a powerful, software-defined environment designed to solve legacy IT challenges.   It is important to know the HCI approach for those who are becoming the industry standard. The VMware today holds over 40% of hiperconvergente infrastructure market and has shown growth rates two times faster than its closest competitors. With the largest volume of production customers in the world - around 17,000 -, a solid ecosystem and a comprehensive set of deployment options, the company has a lot to say about the use of HCI on the journey to the hybrid cloud.  The Linux administrator has an active role in patching, compiling, securing...