Through the following information technology articles, we offer management-level insights and consulting perspectives to help you keep your organization on the leading edge. 

These articles are excerpted from the ICA ADVISOR, our periodic postal-mailed newsletter. 

• Huge Security Threats From Small Devices
  Most organizations have solidified their defense against external threats from the Internet through the installation of firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, anti-virus software and the like.  Likewise, most have implemented physical security measures to protect servers, telecommunications equipment and other critical networking components housed in the computer room from unauthorized access.  However, sensitive data might be walking out the door in someone’s pocket.  This article examines new security risks resulting from the ever expanding use of mobile technology, and, in particular, USB flash/thumb drives.
  
• VoIP to Become a Favorite Target for Hackers
  VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone systems will eventually be mainstream technology. However, they will also become a favorite security target for hackers. And there is the problem of privacy — it’s very easy to eavesdrop on an IP call.  It is possible to deploy a secure VoIP phone system, but it's challenging to do so. If your organization is considering a VoIP system, this article's recommendations are a must read.
  
• What Added Value Does the Independent Consulting Firm Bring to Your Table? 
  Over the past few years, there has been a trend for traditional "pure" management consulting firms to be acquired by technology manufacturing organizations and information technology services, but that which makes an IT or telecommunications consulting firm independent is the very lack of affiliation with the computer system and phone system manufacturers and vendors.  This article clarifies your advantage difference.
  
  
• Information Technology Security: Are Passwords Really Protecting Your Data?
  For years, the standard security method to protect programs and data files from unauthorized access has been the use of a User ID plus a password.  IT Consulting firms  have warned and information technology management staffs are increasingly aware that passwords are not enough to insulate their networks, computer systems and phone systems from hackers and internal threats.  Passwords suffer from two significant problems.  This article exposes those problems and introduces new technologies being adopted in the information technology industry.

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