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88% of data breaches are attributed to human error. These data breaches alone add up to just over 9 billion dollars in data loss each year. Without proper cyber security training for your employees, you could find yourself becoming a statistic. So what can you do?...

SOC 2 Compliance, short for Service Organization Control 2, is a widely recognized technical audit that organizations undertake to ensure they're managing customer data in a secure, reliable manner. Developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), it's made for...

At Realized Solutions, we realize that navigating the world of software development can often feel like traversing an unknown technological maze. One of the critical decisions that businesses face is whether to keep the process in-house or embrace the trend of...

Think of cloud computing as a digital community where your business can thrive, unhindered by traditional technological constraints. With cloud computing, your business isn’t just going through the motions—it's operating at an elite level. From data storage to...

With EtherFax, RSI’s clients can continue their main business functions in an efficient and organized way every day even during unprecedented times without interruptions. This helps to eliminate a lot of manual work and errors in collecting and organizing essential data from employees on a day-to-day basis.

Flexibility is a big asset when it comes to updating the general structure of our applications or databases. RSI recently upgraded a client’s application entity framework and the LLBLGen Pro integration was seamless with the latest version of the product.

Whether you have a small business or a large corporation, Realized Solutions can come in and set up a new network or expand your current one to meet your business needs.

Realized Solutions focuses greatly on cyber security and the device health of our clients, and one of our main tools to provide our security services is Microsoft 365.

As work offices become increasingly dependent on computer networks, network firewalls are indispensable tools for ensuring robust cybersecurity. Their ability to protect against external threats, provide secure remote access, control network traffic, and prevent data loss makes them vital components of a comprehensive network security strategy. By investing in advanced firewall solutions and regularly updating them to address emerging threats, businesses can fortify their networks, protect sensitive information, and maintain uninterrupted operations.

Keeping your IT infrastructure up to date is vital for the success and security of your business. By prioritizing regular updates and upgrades, you can enhance security, improve performance, ensure compatibility, save costs, and gain a competitive advantage. Embracing a proactive approach to IT infrastructure maintenance will not only drive efficiency and productivity but also enable your business to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

RSI assists users who have reported their email accounts have been compromised and what the user can do in that situation to better protect themselves. Here’s a quick emergency list of what to do if your account may have been compromised.

Navigating the labyrinth of HIPAA compliance can be an intimidating task, especially for small businesses in the healthcare sector. However, our HIPAA compliance checklist is here to light your way. Think of it as a roadmap ensuring that your business remains...

Cyber threats have become a ubiquitous concern, posing significant risks to businesses and their valuable data. Simply put, data is money. And, if you are to save your business from potential losses, you must invest in cyber awareness training for your employees.

Successful implementation of SSO token encryption requires careful consideration of several challenges to provide a secure and user-friendly authentication experience within the SSO ecosystem.

The benefits of improved performance, capacity, and security combined with the reduction of maintenance, downtime, and resources are a clear indication a regular system migration to a new server should be heavily considered by a software team.

Azure SQL Data Sync allows a company to sync data multi-directionally to multiple databases both locally and in the cloud. Azure File Sync allows a company to centralize local file shares into Azure and make them available to use in Azure.

Cybersecurity is a common concern in many businesses and companies anxious about protecting their networks and assets.

With .NET 7 Core Framework, clients are jumping into the most up-to-date and flexible framework released by Microsoft, keeping up with technology and security trends. The payoff for RSI clients will be immense.

Occasionally, challenges arise when servers aren’t quick to respond, and processes fail to download or upload information at the time they were attempting to. These challenges could cause crucial information to not transfer to its appropriate destination in a timely manner. One way RSI continues to improve capability is to handle these interactions with the implementation of the asynchronous retry policies provided by Polly.

One of RSI’s processes is monitoring a primary email address for a client and performing various operations on incoming messages, including scanning attachments. A primary crux of the process is the authorization protocol used to provide process access to incoming messages.  Recently RSI updated to OAUTH 2.0, the industry standard for online authorization.

When it comes to cybersecurity, an organization is only as strong as the weakest link. The weakest link in any organization is the end-user, your employees.

It’s pretty well known that 90% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years of operation. Among the reasons that small businesses struggle or fail is lack of strategic IT decision-making…The first step in fixing this is to acknowledge why IT decision making is so important to the success of a small business

A custom-tailored suit will fit and work a lot better than your standard suit at Dillard’s. The same can be said of custom software development—when you invest in custom software solutions, you can expect a better fit and performance for your company. It’s natural to have some software development questions.

This year, Discord suffered a data breach and an unknown amount of users had sensitive data leaked. The result? Discord had to shut down for a time while they rewrote code and improved their PR. This time spent repairing the damage and rebuilding their reputation has...

From weak passwords to human error, many common security vulnerabilities can make an organization’s network susceptible to a cyberattack — and hackers are aware of them all. Whether you have a small mom and pop shop or a Fortune 500 company, information technology security can never be overlooked.  Data breaches can happen in an instant and the ramifications can be costly and burdensome. 

In the past, Microsoft, like other software service providers, used its own protocols and services to provide authentication. Recently, however, Microsoft has announced its shift to OAuth (Open Authorization 2.0) for all of its authorization requirements. RSI worked with our clients to seamlessly switch over to system update which included code changes and redeployments. We were able to complete the task with minimal risk and impact.

No one likes getting a virus, especially when it attacks your computer!  A virus can affect the speed, delete your files, and steal your personal information. One question always lingers, “What exactly is a virus, and how can a virus be avoided?”