Commitment Matters: Mary & Kevin Nincehelser: On-prem and hybrid and cloud, oh my!

In this episode of Commitment Matters, Mary speaks with Kevin Nincehelser, COO at Premier One. Kevin can be reached via email at: KevinN@premier-one.com

During their conversation, Kevin or Mary mentioned:

• The dilemma: hosting provider vs facilitator…on premises vs cloud…or hybrid? Here’s a quick article to highlight the options.
• Then, there’s the Private Cloud vs Public Cloud debate.
• Premier One is a facilitator that allows its customers to take advantage of industry giants, like Microsoft and Amazon Data Centers.
• Were you surprised to hear Kevin mention “The Cloud” is not more secure?
• Is migrating to the cloud a cost-savings option? The answer is “sometimes.”
• You need a Disaster Recovery Plan. Here’s an overview to help you get started.
• Kevin mentioned knowing the difference between a switch and a fire wall. In case you wanted to know, here’s the answer!
• Fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated in their approach. To learn more about protecting your business, listen to this podcast episode from season one featuring Tyler Adams of CertifID.
• Want a 101 on SOC Compliance?
• Kevin mentions that businesses are experiencing far more frequent cyber-attack than most of us realize. These statistics support his statement.
• Nobody likes Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA). Here’s why you need to use it.
• Are VPN solutions good, bad, situational?
• Kevin admits, everyone wants email, and it can be a good component for your business’s communication but there’s a security concern with it being your only option. Plus, here’s more on how AI bolsters secure communication.
• Cyber Security Insurance Policies aren’t all the same! What should you look for in one?
• Tech Terms Defined: Backup systems, Active Directory, Air Gapping, DR Testing.
• Ready to learn more about Premier One’s services and take advantage of their knowledge? Check out their Tech Exec podcast!

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