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Know the importance of the human factor in IT management

 Have you thought about the impact of the human factor on IT management? Technology directly impacts the way people use digital solutions in the corporate environment. In the same way, the managerial routines of the most diverse areas also have their impact influenced by the processes and projects of the IT team. Therefore, IT managers need to assess how their routines affect the day to day business. Therefore, the area must always consider whether professionals from other sectors are ready to receive new technological solutions that help them carry out their deliveries. Want to know how to do this? Then read on! What does it mean to value the human factor in IT management? Valuing the human factor in IT management may seem simple, but it requires continuous care by the manager with other sectors. Having this aspect in mind means, in a nutshell, always thinking of ways to align the sector with other areas of the company. In this sense, the process of valuing the human factor in IT mana

Intrusion testing: what it is, the importance and how to use it

 According to a study by the OTRS Group, 61% of Brazilian, American and German companies deal with at least one security incident per week. Of these, 18% classify the risks they are exposed to as “very high”. To proactively address these vulnerabilities, some methods have been developed and are implemented in the IT routines of companies of all sizes. One is the intrusion test, which we will discuss throughout this article. Technical support is beneficial for the information technology industry, as it helps organizations to monitor and maintain their networks and computer systems.  Read on to understand what an intrusion test is, why this method is important to your organization and how it works! What is intrusion testing? Also known as a penetration or security test, the intrusion test is performed by experts who simulate targeted attacks to detect weaknesses in the security of company data. Thus, it is possible to solidify an efficient defense strategy. In practice, professionals in

Why and how to migrate the dealership system to the cloud

 You may be wondering how the dealership system can benefit from all this innovation and whether it really pays to invest in a cloud computing solution for your business. If that's your question, read our post and see the reasons for migrating your system to the cloud right now. Follow! Cloud for dealership. Why migrate the dealership system to the cloud? When we talk about cloud or cloud computing, we are referring to an organization that prioritizes the virtualization of all, or almost all, operating infrastructure instead of maintaining software or storing data in a physical way. Brazil is the country that suffers the most cyber attacks in the world. And if you think that only large companies should have the support of a specialized IT team, you are completely wrong. Studies indicate that the biggest targets are small and medium-sized companies, precisely because digital criminals assume that they do not have adequate security. Therefore, it is possible to hijack data from custo

Consider security levels

 Security is the number one criterion for choosing the right cloud provider. Specifically, when evaluating a potential provider, you must ensure that all user access and activity can be monitored and verified. By tracking the use of cloud applications, you can see where most of the activity occurs and identify regular patterns. A provider must be able to recognize user patterns and flow for those who access a cloud instance and thus alert and stop seemingly unauthorized attempts. It is important to evaluate your contract and know what security responsibilities will be handled by the supplier. Examine its compliance with standards (for example, ISO 27000). Check your history and see if there are any recorded security breach incidents. In addition, as you progress through the legal and contract processes, make sure that the provider you select follows established cloud security standards. See how they are preparing for LGPD. Although it is not mandatory for IT technicians to hold certif

Develop Soft Skills For IT

 In view of all this scenario that I exposed to you, the IT professional, in addition to the technical part  ,  will need other Skills to deal with the problems. Skills is the buzzword of recruiters, it means their translation “skills”. After all these tips I have to tell you that to follow the IT career it is not enough to be a  ninja specialist  in something, speak English and have experience in the field. You need to develop your  Soft Skills . These are non-technical skills that will make you a differentiated professional, leverage your IT career and generate results for the company. The truth is that in the end it doesn't matter anything you studied, the time you lost, the money you invested, the experience you acquired if your work does not  generate value  for the company -  RESULT . You will not be able to generate results by lowering your head and  simply  executing what you have studied, you will need to  know the business  and participate in it as a whole. For that you n

After the merger: What Oi / BrT means to the market

 Finally, with the acquisition of R $ 5.86 billion, Oi and Brasil Telecom form a new telecommunications operator. One of the largest in Brazil and able to operate nationally. What does this negotiation mean to the market? For Franciso Molnar, senior analyst at Frost & Sullivan, the change is profound. “It is a leading operator in fixed telephony and broadband. Betting on convergence, it will bother Telefónica and Telmex in the medium term ”. When highlighting the greater capillarity of the network, “now Embratel has a competitor with a national backbone”, Molnar points out that the Brazilian market will see major changes in the mobile, fixed and broadband segments. “Oi / BrT can be very annoying. It will force Telefônica to take a different position at Vivo, while putting pressure on Net, Embratel and the other TelMex companies to increase synergy to guarantee the broadband market ”, he guarantees. The Field Service Technician delivers the service and customer assistance during fi

USE OF BLOCKCHAIN IN EDUCATION

 Education is one of the most important areas of society and constantly generates large amounts of information. Managing this information, and ensuring its storage with security, availability and immutability, is a relevant challenge. Considering this context, many technological solutions have been proposed in recent years, including Blockchain-based applications.  The use of computer-oriented Blockchain in education can guarantee security and reliability through data decentralization. This article presents a literature review containing the main research related to the use of Blockchain in educational institutions.  Among the main possibilities of application is the registration of diplomas and certificates, guaranteeing their authenticity and avoiding forgeries. It is also possible to register other important documents, such as school records. The use of smart contracts in academic settings and the recording of knowledge on Blockchain are also relevant research topics.  The scientifi

Risk Management: Prevention and Recovery

 It is worth mentioning: Information security is not simply software focused on the network or the machine. It is a set of strategies, which involves actions, tools and policies, applied to prevent attacks and recover data. Therefore, there is risk management in order to identify vulnerabilities and reduce the negative impacts they can cause. Here are three common risks that every business is subject to: Human error The human being is flawed, and these failures often occur within the work environment, resulting in data loss, file deletion, accidents with liquids or falls, among others. Two of the cases we saw here, of data and information leakage, occurred due to human error. Cyber ​​Attacks Cyber ​​attacks cost companies millions every year, offering risks ranging from huge financial losses to, in many cases, the possible closure of business. Desktop Support Technician is known as one of the backbones of IT organization. They are also accountable for groundwork, installation, and mai

Professional tips for web beginners

 Speak people! Today I'm going to change the focus a little, and I will mention some things that can help those who are starting in the web market today! You, who are having your first contacts with programs, with programming languages, with image editors and are starting to tread a path on the web, will certainly feel certain difficulties that all of us once passed, and if we screw up, we passed until today! As I always make clear, this does not tend to be a “primer” to be followed, but rather, to be a mental tool for you to think a little before performing a certain task or following a certain path! FIND YOUR STYLE Nothing is more frustrating than a “copycat”! That's right! You who are starting now, need to find what you like to do the most. Working, like most of the population, is not a pleasant thing. So try to dedicate yourself to what you like and feel like learning. Do you like programming? Go after getting better, looking for tutorials and help in Forums to answer your

Agility and business models

 How do you think business models were changed after the world went through this pandemic crisis scenario? In this troubled time, the world market has undergone changes in all areas. The digital platforms came with strength and to stay, which indicates a profound transformation in the format of the information. But what will this new format look like? The “new normal” that people are talking about? The best solution at this point is to adapt permanently to the new world and the new business models that are being demanded in the current market.  One of the main adaptations that occurred during the pandemic was remote work. Millions of people already worked in the home office before Covid-19 and the tendency is for this behavior to endure. It is a fact that Covid-19 has changed the way we live, work and consume. The virus broke social resistance and accelerated trends, such as digital transformation, conscious consumption and the home office. The professionals will examine and evaluate s