Brain Bytes
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -A short form podcast hosted by BECA, The IT Brain Power Company covering business tech topics. Our goal is to help those outside the IT space gain a better understanding of the technology that your companies run on. | Video versions of the podcast can be found on our Youtube Page https://www.youtube.com/user/BECABrainPower
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What is a SEIM and what can it do for you?
May 25, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBToday the guys are talking about SEIM. Not the life simulation game, but another IT Acronym! Security Event and Incident Management tools analyze and review information from many different sources for unusual or unauthorized activity in your network and on your end-points. Tune in to learn a little more about how this works and why you should consider a SEIM for your business!
What is a SIEM and what can it do for you?
May 25, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBToday the guys are talking about SIEM. Not the life simulation game, but another IT Acronym! Security Information and Event Management tools analyze and review information from many different sources for unusual or unauthorized activity in your network and on your end-points. Tune in to learn a little more about how this works and why you should consider a SIEM for your business!
HIPPA and CMMC and FISMA, Compliance Oh My!
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week will be a standout performance for your IT Bingo card! Blake and James are jumping into the world of compliance. Almost all industries now deal with some form of regulation and they all seemingly touch IT. Tune in and see how you can keep your lions, tigers, and bears in line and keep your company safe from the flying monkeys!
HIPPA and CMMC and FISMA, Compliance Oh My!
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week will be a standout performance for your IT Bingo card! Blake and James are jumping into the world of compliance. Almost all industries now deal with some form of regulation and they all seemingly touch IT. Tune in and see how you can keep your lions, tigers, and bears in line and keep your company safe from the flying monkeys!
HIPPA and CMCC and FISMA, Compliance Oh My!
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week will be a standout performance for your IT Bingo card! Blake and James are jumping into the world of compliance. Almost all industries now deal with some form of regulation and they all seemingly touch IT. Tune in and see how you can keep your lions, tigers, and bears in line and keep your company safe from the flying monkeys!
Cybersecurity Insurance - Too many questions and not enough answers!
April 11, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBWe're back! James and Blake are back at it, and our next episode needs to be on how not to lose the flash-drive with all your episodes on it! Today the guys are breaking down the process of cybersecurity insurance vetting and application. These application forms tend to come with a lot of questions that most outside of IT or business process management cant answer. James and Blake have been answering at least 2 of these forms a month for the last few years. Tune in and see how they can help...
What is QOS, and why do you care?
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBThis week Blake and James dive into the wonderful word of QOS. Tune in to learn how these magic internet packet modifiers can prevent you from starring in the next AT&T commercial when your video happy hour turns into an HR nightmare! QOS was a staple of the well-groomed enterprise network, then everyone went home. The guys take a look at how this has impacted your day to day work, and how companies are trying to mitigate the damage!
The Hybrid Workforce Meets the Real World
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBIn this episode of Brain Bytes Blake and James compare the new "New Normal" to the work from home "New Normal" of 2020. The Hybrid workforce is in full swing and it has come with its unique list of pros and cons. Today the guys dive into some of the IT centric items on that list. Tune in and see what working from the office, home, Starbucks, and the car at Daycare pickup has done to transform IT and the efforts to keep everyone safe and secure!
Scratching the Surface on Network Switches
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBWe’re back!! Blake and James are back in action and today they are talking about network switches. Tune in to learn a little bit more a bout the basics of what separates a $60 switch from a $600 switch. 2022 Brain Bytes is now more accessible than ever. Each episode now has a professionally produced transcript! Happy New Year and lets get techy in 2022! MAN - It’s good to be back.
Your Password Sucks!
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBThis week Blake and James talk about why your password sucks! Its time to kick passwords to the can and start using passphrases. Tune in to this weeks Brain Bytes and get those passwords or phrases updated!
What is Security Awareness Training
March 31, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MBThis week Blake and James discuss Security Awareness Training. What is it, why should you be doing it, and how can it save you! SAT is becoming a requirement in things like Cyber Security insurance and SARBOX audits.
What is BYOD?
March 22, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBThis week Blake and James check another box off your IT Bingo card, BYOD! What does it mean to Bring your own device? How do you keep your company data controlled and keep your personal data safe too? Tune in this week and find out!!
What is Zero-Day Malware?
March 15, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBThis week Blake and James discuss a topic that has been buzzing around the IT world more than normal the last few weeks. Zero-Day malware. You might have heard it in reference to an Exchange vulnerability, Google Chrome Exploit, and a VMware compromise. Tune in and learn what this Zero-Day stuff means.
How to stay safe online during the holidays!
December 24, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBThis week Blake and James deliver some helpful tips to try and keep your holiday season merry and bright. Tune in and make sure you dont fall victims to any of the scroogey scams! Happy Holidays everyone!
How to stay safe online during the holidays!
December 24, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBThis week Blake and James deliver some helpful tips to try and keep your holiday season merry and bright. Tune in and make sure you dont fall victims to any of the scroogey scams! Happy Holidays everyone!
What is Virtualization?
December 15, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBThis week Blake and James break down a topic discussed a lot last week. Virtualization, what is it, how do you get computers inside computers, and why does it matter. Tune in and learn all about the world of virtual computing!
What is Intelligent Infrastructure? (feat. Tintri)
November 30, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MBThis week Blake and James have two special guests on the show. Chris and John from Tintri! The guys brought in Tintri to help explain the concept of Intelligent Infrastructure. As soon as machine learning and artificial intelligence get involved you have to call in reinforcements! Tune in and learn why your IT infrastructure should be learning too!
What is OneDrive Redirection?!
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBThis week Blake and James go in depth into a previously discussed topic. OnDrive Redirection; what is it, why should you do it, and how can it save your booty? Tune in and find out! If you need a refresher on OneDrive check out our episode on OneDrive Vs. SharePoint. Brain Bytes Episode 10!
The Dangers of Public WiFi
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBCyber-Security Awareness month might be over, but that won't stop Blake and James from talking about security. This week the guys dive in to the dangers of that free coffee shop wifi. You know there are risks, but what are they and how can you avoid them. Tune in and stay safe!!
What is Ransomware?!
October 29, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MBRounding out our coverage of Nation Cyber-Security Month Blake and James tackle the spooky topic of Ransomware. This episode touches on the malware making headlines all across the world. Tune in to learn what it really is and how to keep your company and personal network safe!
What is Phishing and how to be safe!
October 19, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBWelcome to week 3 of National Cyber-Security Awareness Month. This week Blake and James cast a wide net on the world of Phishing. What is it, how do you spot it, and what to do if you get caught! Take a listen and reel in the security tips! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
What is the NIST Framework?
October 12, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBThis week our coverage of National Cyber-Security month continues with the NIST Framework. In our last episode Blake and James mentioned NIST And their standards for a strong password. This week they dive deeper into NIST and discuss the 5 sections that make up the base of the NIST framework. Tune and get secure!!
What makes a strong password?
October 05, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBWelcome to Cyber-Security Awareness Month! For the month of October Blake and James will be focusing each episode on something Cyber-Security related. This week the guys dissect a strong password and show what it really means to be secure. Join us on our Cyber-Security Awareness journey!
What is MDM?!
September 28, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBThis week Blake and James break out another 3 letter acronym in the IT world. This time its MDM. What is Mobile Device Management, why do you need it, and how does it help! Tune in to find out!! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
The continued tech struggles of working from home!
September 21, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBThis week Blake and James dive in to the new tech challenges that we are seeing as work from home continues on. Is your wifi slower than usual? Cant sign in when you went back to the office last week? Tune in and see that you are not alone in these challenges.
What is MFA?!
September 14, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBThis week Blake and James explain MFA. We realized that we have used this acronym a number of times in previous episodes, so this week we are taking the time to explain yet another IT acronym. We sure do love our alphabet soup here in the IT world!
Public Cloud vs Private Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud
September 08, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBThis week Blake and James dive into the inner workings of "The Cloud". What is the difference between these three cloud offerings and which one is right for you and your business?!
What is Identity and Lifecycle Management?
September 04, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBOn this episode Blake and James dive in to the world of Identity and lifecycle management. These technologies are leading the charge into a passworldless world!
Computer Hardware Explained
July 20, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBThis week Blake and Koby break down the basics of computer hardware. What does your CPU, RAM, and Storage really do? Tune in to find out!
SharePoint and OneDrive | What's the difference and which do I need?!
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBThis week Blake and James discuss the differences between SharePoint (Online) and OneDrive. What makes them different, how are they similar and what are the use cases for each. Tune in and get ready for some cloud conversations!
How can you be Secure when you are out of the office?
June 15, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBThis week Blake is joined by Koby Dudley, another of BECA's advanced services engineer. Blake and Koby dive in to the world of end-point security. This is how you keep yourself safe when you are not behind the firewall at your office. Tune in and don't click emails if you aren't expecting them!
What is a Firewall?
June 08, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBThis week Blake has John Matthews, one of BECA's Advanced Services Engineers, on the podcast. Blake and John break down the basic functions of a firewall and how they keep you safe and secure!
What is Microsoft 365 | Formerly Office 365
May 18, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBThis week Blake is joined by one of BECA's Advanced Services Engineers, James Greene. James and Blake begin to scratch the surface of Microsoft 365. This service has so much to offer for businesses of all sizes; from Email to To-do lists, Microsoft 365 can do it all!
What the Heck is Azure?!
May 11, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MBThis week Blake has Sean Barron, BECA's VP of Advanced Services, on the show to do the seemingly impossible task of defining Microsoft Azure.
What is a Cloud-Based Phone System?
May 04, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBThis week Blake has Bill Arbogast on the show to talk about the differences between an on-premise and cloud-based phone system.
The Security Concerns of Zoom Calls!
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBThis week Blake has Justin Estep, BECA's Director of Managed Services, on Brain Bytes. They discuss the security concerns of Zoom video calls and what Zoom is doing to help!
Intel CPU Generations
April 20, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBBlake and Mike give a quick breakdown of what 10th Generation Intel core i7 actually means. They also dip into hidden dangers of buying computers from Big Box retailers.
Internet Speeds Explained
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBThis week Blake and Mike go over what the results of your internet speed test really mean, and how your home internet differs from the connection at the office.
What is a VPN?!
April 03, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBBlake and Mike explain the 3 letters that everyone is hearing while they work remote. What is a VPN exactly?