Security Assessment Basics: Part II

As we covered in our last installment, a security assessment is a thorough study done mainly to identify the IT related threats and risks of an organization. This process involves the full cooperation of the assessed organization and is meant to increase the security posture of the assessed. We also outlined seven methodologies that make…

Let’s Do the Numbers

The infographic below shows actual numbers from our current work queues. Our goal is to solve your IT problems right the very first time and as you can see, these digits have a lot to say. The Numbers: ExplainedMini-ProjectsOn average, it only takes us 9.6 days to complete a mini-project. From quoting and acceptance, to order…

Security Assessment Basics: Part I

What is a security assessment? We’re dedicating a four-part blog series to help answer this question. A common misconception from novice IT professionals is that a security assessment is a singular test looking at only the outside edge of your business’ infrastructure. This could not be further from the truth.  The correct term for this…

Tired of Robocalls? So Are We.

There are few things more annoying than getting nonstop telephone calls from people you don’t even know. Or worse yet, “people” who aren’t even real people. Robocalls are at a record-level high. Just like email spam, robocalls are cheap to coordinate so they only need a few victims in order for their efforts to pay…

Welcome to the Team, Josh!

  Joshua Scott Network Engineer  Josh received a B.S. in Finance from Siena College and then spent almost ten years in the finance industry. Growing tired of finance, seeking a new challenge, and always having an interest in technology, Josh began taking IT classes at night at SUNY Adirondack. He recently obtained an A.A.S. in…

Have You Met Chris?

  Chris Dunleavy Senior Director of Technical Services Chris Dunleavy is ADKtechs’ new Senior Director of Technical Services. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he brings the expertise, knowledge, and drive to steer our service team. Calm, cool, and collected, Chris is always willing to help out – his demeanor and…

4 Ways an MSSP Can Save Your Business

No matter your industry – whether you’re a realtor, a banker, or a deep sea fisherman, not a single business nowadays can run without technology. If you find that you’re spending more time trying to figure out why your emails are stuck in your outbox than focusing on what you actually do for a living,…

Welcome, Lori!

  Lori Bott Engineering Coordinator Lori Bott is the Engineering Coordinator for ADKtechs.  In this newly created role, Lori will coordinate resources to design complex computer and network setups and deliver solutions via the ADKtechs sales and engineering teams.  Lori received her BS in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta and has several years of experience…

Invest in our CommunITy

Securing a brighter futureThe IT industry has a shortage of talent whether it be here in our small communities, in Albany, or in a metropolis like New York City. This is why we've joined SUNY Adirondack and invested in training in the Cyber Security and Information Technology fields – to not only grow the skillsets…

Big Changes at ADKtechs

  Molly Watson Vice President of Engineering Molly Watson’s evolving role includes overseeing pre-sales, delivery, and managed services to ensure that the ADKtechs team has everything they need to get the job done and support our customers. Having worked for large firms in the industry for a decade, Molly is returning to her roots in…