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The Argument for Endpoint Security

By | Communication Security, Data Security, Email Security

endpoint securityAn organization is only as secure as its weakest access point, and certain endpoints – smartphones, laptops, and other portable devices that are often connected to public WiFi hotspots or are apt to be lost – are a weak spot for most organizations.

Endpoints are an easy target. Endpoint security is designed to thwart the most common risks these devices present, by detecting and blocking malware, as well as reducing vulnerabilities while ensuring a sensible balance between protection and user access.

Does Your Organization Need Endpoint Security?

Does your company use mobile devices? Do your employees have the ability to take these devices offsite and off-network? Would a data breach cost you customers, downtime, or lost business? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then endpoint security is something your organization should consider.

Endpoint Security and Phishing Scams

Email security is a challenge for every organization. Your employees, whose split-second decision to click on a link or open a file puts you at risk – are part of the solution. But can endpoint security help you prevent phishing attacks? As part of an overall strategy to implement multiple layers of security designed to block as much malware as possible, endpoint security can work at the device level by:

  • Requiring security and monitoring software that can detect rapid file encryption, even on employee-owned devices used for work
  • Making sure all operating systems used on devices are fully patched and up to date
  • Whitelisting apps
  • Implementing analytics that rapidly detect and block threats

Threats from phishing emails and malware, such as ransomware, worms, and bots, are a constant threat. Proactive measures must be taken to prevent existing and emerging threats, not just on your network and servers but at every point of access as well as through employee training and consistent reinforcement.

As cybersecurity remains a top concern for business leaders in every industry, taking the necessary steps to protect your organization becomes a high priority. Minimizing your risk is easier when you partner with a trusted managed IT service provider who partners with your organization, understands your needs, and provides customized solutions to ensure that you have the protection you need. thinkCSC is committed to helping you find the most economical solutions to meet their needs. For more information, contact us today.

Embracing the Future: Mobile Technology in Education

By | EdTech

mobile tech in educationLet’s face it: when employees can use their cell phones to do their work, they are more productive. As it turns out, so are students. And given that they can quickly accomplish tasks on the go, they are more likely to do so. Mobile is the future, and our students are the best indication of that. Schools have shifted from a no-tolerance policy on cell phones to incorporating them into learning.

Mobile is here to stay; by the end of the decade, there will be more than ten billion mobile devices in the world. And more than half of all students in grades 6-12 believe that having access to a mobile device is essential to their education. But beyond the proliferation of the devices and the desire to be able to use them, the more practical matter is that by embracing technology, we can better prepare our students to be the next generation of engineers, scientists, coders, and innovators. Mobile technology allows us to communicate and collaborate on a global scale, creating enormous opportunity for students and teachers alike.

Benefits of Embracing Mobile Tech in the Classroom

  • Continuous learning. Because our students are always connected, the potential for continuous learning and unique educational opportunities increase. Students won’t be locked inside a classroom to complete their education but may be able to spend time shadowing someone in their field of interest while taking notes, answering questions, preparing a presentation or even virtually sharing the experience with classmates from a tablet or phone.
  • Individualized education. One of the main struggles teachers and administrators face is having the time and resources to individualize education. But technology can make the process much simpler, allowing teachers to focus on spending time interacting with students rather than modifying lessons.
  • Students can become the teachers. The generation of students currently in the classroom has quite often grown up with technology in their grasp. They intuitively know how to use it and many opportunities exist to allow them to highlight and develop their talents.
  • Better collaboration. Rather than splitting your class into groups, students can collaborate on group projects with students from other schools, in other states, or even in other countries.

If your school is looking for ways to embrace technology in education, the iSchools Initiative provides support, training, and certification for students, teachers, and school districts to help them become innovative and empowered.


thinkCSC partners with K-12 schools to assist in developing cost-effective ed tech strategies. From helping schools purchase hardware and software at discounted rates to providing better-than-OEM warranties that ease the pain of managing tech in schools, thinkCSC is a proud Ohio education partner.