As new tools and technologies enter the market, staying competitive becomes increasingly more difficult. Businesses aiming to modernize operations must migrate to a new system to keep up with these changes. While migrations have many benefits such as improving...
Snort is used for performing security checks on network boundaries. This can be done on the outside Untrust network but is sometimes more useful to look at what’s getting through your firewall into the web servers. Follow our step-by-step instructions on how...
SPK and Associates leverage PTC’s Integrity platform to help Medical Device companies develop software efficiently while achieving IEC 62304 compliance.
Often times, I'm caught in a situation where an application or service is not directly accessible to me from the network I'm currently on. For instance, if I'm at a customer site, I may need VNC or RDP access to a collocated server. Sure, I could open up port 5901...
LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, has reported that its user database has been hacked and the encrypted passwords of 6+ million users have been stolen. Even though the password database was encrypted, users with weak passwords could be exposed with...
As new threats emerge, it is becoming vital for security to be integrated into code development processes. Vulnerabilities in code often lead to delays as teams try to balance addressing security concerns with delivering new features. Fortunately, GitLab Duo, GitLab’s...
Atlassian ensures its user data is secure, but what if we told you there is a way to enhance your Atlassian Cloud security and configuration management capabilities? Revyz Data Manager, an innovative app for Jira, provides essential tools to enhance Jira Cloud...
The need for secure data storage and management is paramount in the modern business landscape. This is especially true when working within or migrating to a cloud-hosted environment. Partnering with a SOC 2-compliant cloud hosting vendor like SPK, means your sensitive...
Businesses are becoming more reliant on technology than ever before, meaning that disruptions such as system failures, data breaches, or natural disasters are more impactful to operations. Additionally, these can lead to a loss of revenue and customer trust. Disaster...
Although security has always been a priority for developers, new technologies have made it one of the most prominent aspects of DevOps. This has resulted in the coined term “DevSecOps”, with many companies offering new “DevSecOps platforms.” With hackers developing...
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Engineering and IT leader SPK and Associates is pleased to announce its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification attests that SPK’s information security meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set forth by AICPA....
Are you interested in improving your business’s workflows to remain competitive among other production companies? Proper intellectual property management is vital for achieving ultimate efficiency. Businesses that successfully secure, reuse, and share their...