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## [3 reasons bad internet is bad for business](https://blog.cspire.com/3-reasons-bad-internet-is-bad-for-business)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Apr 20, 2022 9:53:04 AM
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The internet is arguably an organization’s most important communication tool. Consider all the ways you rely on it each day. From checking emails and attending video calls to accessing the VPN and uploading/downloading files – the internet is the backbone of business processes.
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Topics: [Fiber internet for business](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/fiber-internet-for-business), [Podcasts](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/podcasts)
## [Ignoring your firewall? 3 reasons you’re not alone.](https://blog.cspire.com/ignoring-your-firewall-3-reasons-youre-not-alone)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Apr 13, 2022 11:24:20 AM
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Firewalls are an essential first line of defense in an organization’s network security strategy. But if that’s true, why do so many companies ignore them? To better understand, we talked with C Spire Authority engineer Zach Smith, who specializes in all things firewall.
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Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Podcasts](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/podcasts), [Firewall & SD-WAN](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/firewall-sd-wan)
## [Now is the time to lean into your cybersecurity strategy](https://blog.cspire.com/now-is-the-time-to-lean-into-your-cybersecurity-strategy)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Mar 24, 2022 7:37:47 AM
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The business world is on high alert. [President Biden](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/21/statement-by-president-biden-on-our-nations-cybersecurity/), the [FBI and Department of Homeland Security](https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-011a) are warning the private sector about potential Russian-sourced cyber attacks. The consistent theme? “Lean into your cybersecurity strategy,” said Conrad Bell, C Spire Chief Information Security Office. “While there might be more threats than usual, malware, phishing attempts, zero-day attacks, etc, are not new. A smart strategy that deploys layers of security is the best approach to today’s threats.”
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## [C Spire earns spot on elite list of highly certified solution providers](https://blog.cspire.com/c-spire-earns-spot-on-elite-list-of-highly-certified-solution-providers)
By: [Christina Southern](https://blog.cspire.com/author/christina-southern) on Mar 23, 2022 9:00:00 AM
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C Spire has again earned a spot on [CRN](http://www.crn.com)’s [2022 Tech Elite 250 list](https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/te2022.htm). This annual list features IT solution providers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada that have earned cutting-edge technical certifications from leading technology suppliers. This is C Spire Business’s 12th consecutive year to be named to the Tech Elite 250 list.
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## [What is a next-generation firewall?](https://blog.cspire.com/what-is-a-next-generation-firewall)
By: [C Spire and Fortinet](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire-and-fortinet) on Mar 8, 2022 10:24:41 AM
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Next-generation firewalls, also known as second generation firewalls, protect organizations through advanced security features. NGFWs provide functions like [deep-packet inspection](https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/dpi-deep-packet-inspection?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=dpi-deep-packet-inspection), [intrusion prevention](https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/what-is-an-ips?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=what-is-an-ips) (IPS), advanced malware detection, application control, and overall increased network visibility through inspection of encrypted traffic. They can be found anywhere from an on-premise network edge to its internal boundaries, and can also be employed on a public or private cloud environment.
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Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Podcasts](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/podcasts), [Firewall & SD-WAN](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/firewall-sd-wan)
## [Phishing alert! Gift card scam impersonates your supervisor](https://blog.cspire.com/phishing-alert-gift-card-scam-impersonates-your-supervisor)
By: [C Spire](https://blog.cspire.com/author/c-spire) on Feb 22, 2022 10:41:51 AM
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If you’ve received a message from your boss requesting a gift card, it’s probably a phishing attempt. “We’re seeing a rise in gift card scams,” says Conrad Bell, Chief Information Security Officer at C Spire. “Hackers send people emails or text messages in which they pretend to be a supervisor or a senior executive. They trick employees into buying gift cards and sending them the activation codes.” Once the codes are sent, the money is gone.
[Read More](https://blog.cspire.com/phishing-alert-gift-card-scam-impersonates-your-supervisor)
Topics: [phishing attack](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/phishing-attack), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Podcasts](https://blog.cspire.com/topic/podcasts)
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