FPA Technology Services
With FPA's "business first" approach, FPA prides itself on being the trusted technology advisor helping our clients leverage technology to achieve their business objectives. As a single source for all the technology services an organization may need, FPA offers three core areas of service:
- Design, Implementation, Management and Support of On-Premise/Cloud/Hybrid/Virtual IT Infrastructure and End-Users
- IT Strategy, Guidance, and Management of Business Information Systems
- Cyber Security Assessment, Testing, Protection, and Forensics
By providing a "one-stop-shop" of IT services to organizations and with a "Business Before Technology" approach, FPA is able to effectively handle all of a company's IT needs, allowing client management to focus on achieving their business objectives.
"We focus on your IT, so you can focus on your business!"
The Impact of the Broadcom Purchase of VMware to Small Businesses
In the time since Broadcom closed its acquisition of VMware, the company has made sweeping changes to VMware’s software licensing, product portfolio, and partner program, and executives admit these changes have confused and concerned customers and partners alike. Broadcom is pushing simplicity and hoping to convince its VMware customers and partners that the changes will result in more value and innovation for customers and more opportunities and profits for its partners.
In the time since Broadcom closed its acquisition of VMware, the company has made sweeping changes to VMware’s software licensing, product portfolio, and partner program, and executives admit these changes have confused and concerned customers and partners alike. Broadcom is pushing simplicity and hoping to convince its VMware customers and partners that the changes will result in more value and innovation for customers and more opportunities and profits for its partners.
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10 Cloud Backup and Archiving Myths
Businesses want to protect their sensitive data, especially when it comes to data stored "in the cloud". But some treat backup and archiving as an afterthought. Why? One key reason is that we're awash in misinformation. These myths need to be busted so that businesses can fully protect themselves.
Businesses want to protect their sensitive data, especially when it comes to data stored "in the cloud". But some treat backup and archiving as an afterthought. Why? One key reason is that we're awash in misinformation. These myths need to be busted so that businesses can fully protect themselves.
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How Pen Testing can Soften the Blow on the Rising Cost of Cyber Insurance
As technology continues to advance and organizations continue to become more and more reliant on their systems and data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks have also increased. The introduction of data privacy laws, such as the GDPR, has made it mandatory for organizations to disclose breaches of personal data to those affected. As such, it has become essential for businesses to protect themselves from the financial and reputational costs of a cyber incident.
As technology continues to advance and organizations continue to become more and more reliant on their systems and data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks have also increased. The introduction of data privacy laws, such as the GDPR, has made it mandatory for organizations to disclose breaches of personal data to those affected. As such, it has become essential for businesses to protect themselves from the financial and reputational costs of a cyber incident.
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The (Updated) FTC Safeguards Rule
The FTC Safeguards Rule requires that businesses engaged in significant financial activities take the necessary steps to protect customer information. This rule applies to businesses that fall under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and extends to third-party service providers that handle sensitive customer data as well. Effective June 9, 2023, the FTC will enforce the Safeguards Rule, and failure to comply may result in fines or other legal consequences.
The FTC Safeguards Rule requires that businesses engaged in significant financial activities take the necessary steps to protect customer information. This rule applies to businesses that fall under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and extends to third-party service providers that handle sensitive customer data as well. Effective June 9, 2023, the FTC will enforce the Safeguards Rule, and failure to comply may result in fines or other legal consequences.
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What is Juice Jacking and why is it bad for you?
Planning on traveling? No doubt you'll have your cell phone or another portable device with you and you'll need to re-charge it at some point. If your battery is running low, be aware that juicing up your electronic device at those free USB port charging stations, such as ones found in airports and hotel lobbies, might have unfortunate consequences. You could become a victim of "juice jacking" - yet another cyber-theft tactic.
Planning on traveling? No doubt you'll have your cell phone or another portable device with you and you'll need to re-charge it at some point. If your battery is running low, be aware that juicing up your electronic device at those free USB port charging stations, such as ones found in airports and hotel lobbies, might have unfortunate consequences. You could become a victim of "juice jacking" - yet another cyber-theft tactic.
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The Benefits of an Email Signature Management System
It’s clear, now more than ever, that email has become the primary form of communication among businesses. It's no secret that small businesses face many challenges, including competing with larger companies, limited resources, and tight budgets. Fortunately, using an email signature management system can help small businesses overcome some of these challenges while providing a range of benefits. This system is one of those rare situations where a little bit of technology goes a long way.
It’s clear, now more than ever, that email has become the primary form of communication among businesses. It's no secret that small businesses face many challenges, including competing with larger companies, limited resources, and tight budgets. Fortunately, using an email signature management system can help small businesses overcome some of these challenges while providing a range of benefits. This system is one of those rare situations where a little bit of technology goes a long way.
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The Cybersecurity Risk of VMware
In today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of maintaining up-to-date systems cannot be overstated. As more and more businesses rely on virtualization to run their infrastructure (whether on-prem or in the cloud), it's essential to keep virtual machines (VMs) current to protect against cyber attacks. VMware, a leader in virtualization software, is no exception.
In today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of maintaining up-to-date systems cannot be overstated. As more and more businesses rely on virtualization to run their infrastructure (whether on-prem or in the cloud), it's essential to keep virtual machines (VMs) current to protect against cyber attacks. VMware, a leader in virtualization software, is no exception.
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8 Traits of a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy
When it comes to cybersecurity, IT has long been tasked with building response and recovery capabilities with the objective being to react to a security incident as quickly as possible and then restore business functions quickly and with as little damage as possible. The need for these activities is certainly not going away. But the strongest approach is to take proactive steps to reduce the risk in the first place.
When it comes to cybersecurity, IT has long been tasked with building response and recovery capabilities with the objective being to react to a security incident as quickly as possible and then restore business functions quickly and with as little damage as possible. The need for these activities is certainly not going away. But the strongest approach is to take proactive steps to reduce the risk in the first place.
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Should an MSP Handle All Your Cybersecurity Needs?
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes, as they offer a cost-effective and efficient way to manage and run IT systems. In the related and ever-evolving aspect of cybersecurity, the question of whether to use your MSP to address your cybersecurity needs vs. using a dedicated Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is bubbling up more and more. So, it's important that small businesses understand the pros and cons of this decision.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are becoming increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes, as they offer a cost-effective and efficient way to manage and run IT systems. In the related and ever-evolving aspect of cybersecurity, the question of whether to use your MSP to address your cybersecurity needs vs. using a dedicated Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is bubbling up more and more. So, it's important that small businesses understand the pros and cons of this decision.
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What is Data Privacy and Why Does it Matter to Your Business?
Small businesses in Los Angeles, like any other city, are facing increasing pressure to protect customer data privacy. With the increasing amount of personal information being collected and stored by businesses, it is important that small businesses understand the importance of data privacy and take steps to protect their customer's information.
Small businesses in Los Angeles, like any other city, are facing increasing pressure to protect customer data privacy. With the increasing amount of personal information being collected and stored by businesses, it is important that small businesses understand the importance of data privacy and take steps to protect their customer's information.
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