Symantec announced that the latest version of their enterprise antivirus is now available. Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 brings two new features to the product line that is sure to give them an advantage in defending corporate networks. Symantec completed their acquisition of Blue Coat Systems in August and has integrated their threat intelligence into the system to allow … [Read more...]
Apple event removes ports and adds Touch Bar to new MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro At Apple's event today, a new MacBook Pro was introduced. It is "revolutionary" and the thinnest and lightest MBP yet. Touch ID is integrated into the power button. The display is given a brightness boost. Oddly, they're using a 6th generation Intel processor rather than the 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU. Other features include a larger Force Touch trackpad, a … [Read more...]
Microsoft October Windows 10 Event announces Creators Update, new Surface Book, new Surface Studio all-in-one
Microsoft held a Windows 10 event this morning to announce several upcoming features to the operating system as well as some upcoming hardware products. Here's a quick recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jurc3SxztGw Windows 10 Creators Update "Creators Update" will be the name of the next Windows 10 update and it will arrive in early … [Read more...]
Cisco investing $10 million in cybersecurity with scholarship program
Cisco is investing $10 million in the industry with its Cybersecurity Scholarship program. They are introducing two new CCNA Cyber Ops security certificates and for those awarded the scholarship, they will receive training, mentoring, and exam fees. To qualify for the scholarship, you need to be at least 18, proficient in English, have basic technical competency, be able to … [Read more...]
Microsoft Update Catalog now compatible with other browsers besides Internet Explorer
The change to Windows Updates getting the headlines this month has to do with the bundled quality updates. You can no longer choose individual patches for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, or Server 2012 R2. These operating systems will follow the model employed by Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 with one quality update, one monthly quality rollup, … [Read more...]