At SE, we are constantly looking at and evaluating technologies that make our customers more productive and secure. The rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets has introduced new challenges for data security on employee owned devices; this movement is called Bring Your own device, or BYOD. While there are a wide range of BYOD e-mail… Read more »
Systems Engineering Blog
Posts Categorized: IT Security
Microsoft Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability update
We’re seeing security product vendors updating their systems in order to block the exploit of this vulnerability. The anti-virus vendors have started to push out signatures to their applications and our SE Secure and Managed Security clients have also received an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) update to their firewalls. No information yet from Microsoft on… Read more »
Microsoft IE Vulnerability Discovered
On Saturday, April 26, 2014, Microsoft announced the discovery of a vulnerability in versions 7 thru 11 of Internet Explorer “IE” running on PC’s. This does not affect servers running IE. The vulnerability can allow a hacker or malicious code to assume the same security privileges as the user and gain access to their systems. Microsoft… Read more »
Heartbleed Bug – Continue Vigilance
Systems Engineering is recommending continuing vigilance as Web sites, software and mobile app vendors continue to address the Heartbleed vulnerability. A large number of mobile apps, including payment apps, have been found to be vulnerable. Specifically you should be checking the security, blog or news section of their Web sites to see if they have… Read more »
Heartbleed Bug Security Update
As of Wednesday morning, April 9th, Systems Engineering has activated its Security Response team and is meeting regularly to assess the risks associated with the Heartbleed vulnerability and working with customers who may be directly impacted by this. What is the impact of the Heartbleed Vulnerability? The impact is limited primarily to secure “https” Web… Read more »
Password Protocol
The first computer password is thought to have been used over 50 years ago, and the first password breach soon followed. Today, passwords are utilized in almost every aspect of our daily computing experience, serving to protect our online accounts and identities from unauthorized access, manipulation and disclosure. Passwords, in essence, serve as a means… Read more »
SE Secure Protects Clients Nationwide
Cybercrime, information security breaches and compliance regulations have no territorial boundaries and neither does Systems Engineering’s security solution, SE Secure. Systems Engineering (SE) is discovering new customers in some interesting geographic locations far from our Northern New England roots. SE now serves the IT security needs of healthcare organizations as far away as Alaska to… Read more »
Password Protocol
The first computer password is thought to have been used over 50 years ago, and the first password breach soon followed. Today, passwords are utilized in almost every aspect of our daily computing experience, serving to protect our online accounts and identities from unauthorized access, manipulation and disclosure. Passwords, in essence, serve as a means… Read more »
Systems Engineering to Exhibit at Maine Bankers Association 21st Annual Bank Expo on April 11, 2013
On April 11, 2013 Systems Engineering will attend and exhibit at the 21st Annual Bank Expo at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine. The expo features a series of seminars and workshops on key topics in banking technology. By taking a strategic approach to information technology, security and management, Systems Engineering helps… Read more »
Systems Engineering Finds Niche with Managed Security Services
As cyber criminals become increasingly sophisticated, more companies are turning to experts to outsource cyber security management. Systems Engineering, the largest independent and employee-owned IT provider in Maine, has developed a niche in the fast growing managed security applications market – attracting companies from brokerage, financial, legal and healthcare market sectors. The company’s premiere cyber… Read more »