--- title: Pine Cove Blog description: The Pine Cove blog is designed to provide your organization with relevant news and tips and tricks to improve your technology. --- - [MT Cybersecurity Report](http://www.pinecc.com/montana-cyber-security-report) - [Technology News & Blog](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog) - [Partners](http://www.pinecc.com/partners) - [Careers](http://www.pinecc.com/pine-cove-careers) [![Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png?width=576&height=288&name=pcc_logo_lrg_color_transparent.png "Pine Cove Consulting")](http://www.pinecc.com) - Solutions - [Cybersecurity](http://www.pinecc.com/cyber-security) - [Infrastructure](http://www.pinecc.com/infrastructure) - [Communication](http://www.pinecc.com/communication) - [Physical Security](http://www.pinecc.com/physicalsecurity) - [Student Safety](http://www.pinecc.com/student-safety) - [User Security](http://www.pinecc.com/user-security) - IT Services - [Budgeting/Sustainability Planning](http://www.pinecc.com/budgeting) - [Support Services](http://www.pinecc.com/support) - About Us - [History](http://www.pinecc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://www.pinecc.com/team) - [Community Involvement](http://www.pinecc.com/community) - [Case Studies](http://www.pinecc.com/casestudies) [![Contact Us](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/164718/216a4af8-6258-4cec-943b-457d7f5f275e) # **Pine Cove Consulting Blog** Follow the Pine Cove Consulting blog for the latest news, satire, and alerts regarding technology. ![Pine Cove Consulting Blog](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/2020%20Website%20Update/Blog/headersvg.svg) ![Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/hubfs/2020%20Website%20Update/Homepage/co-hero-banner-back-image-10-EDIT.svg) All topics [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) [Communication](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/communication) [Business Technology](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/business-technology) Nov 5, 2024 6:57:06 PM [Our 5-Step Process](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-step-process) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Eddie the Sasquatch](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/eddie-the-sasquatch) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Pine Cove Consulting’s 5-step process ensures seamless Wi-Fi for institutions by optimizing performance, reliability, and long-term support. Through a strategic... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-step-process) Oct 24, 2024 2:27:59 PM [Highlights from Verkada One 2024](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/highlights-from-verkada-one-2024) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Eddie the Sasquatch](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/eddie-the-sasquatch) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) In October 2024, Denver was buzzing with the latest in physical security at the highly anticipated [Verkada One Conference](https://www.verkada.com/blog/announcing-verkadaone-2024/). This three-day event attracted over 1,600... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/highlights-from-verkada-one-2024) Oct 16, 2024 1:58:15 PM [Trail Report: It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month!](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/october-2024-trail-report) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Eddie the Sasquatch](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/eddie-the-sasquatch) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Newsletter](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/newsletter) Welcome IT dwellers, it’s October and I’m here to tell you what’s new in the IT sphere. Here’s what’s been on my mind lately: - MFA - CISO job security concerns - ... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/october-2024-trail-report) Oct 8, 2024 3:10:22 PM [Pine Cove and Verkada Partnership](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-and-verakda-case-study) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Eddie the Sasquatch](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/eddie-the-sasquatch) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Campfire Chats](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/campfire-chats) In this chat, join Mike Morrison, Account Manager at Pine Cove Consulting, and Jenny, a representative from Jackpot Casino, as they discuss the security challenges... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-and-verakda-case-study) Sep 16, 2024 1:53:25 PM [Trail Report: Get Back to Basics Before It's Too Late](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/september-2024-trail-report) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Eddie the Sasquatch](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/eddie-the-sasquatch) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Newsletter](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/newsletter) Welcome IT dwellers, it’s September and I’m here to tell you what’s new in the IT sphere.  Here’s what’s been on my mind lately: - Cyber experts say it’s time to get... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/september-2024-trail-report) Aug 2, 2024 11:24:26 AM [Pine Cove and Newline Partnership](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-and-newline-partnership) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Brandan Bassett](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/brandan-bassett) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Campfire Chats](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/campfire-chats) In this episode of Campfire Chats, we explore the powerful partnership between Pine Cove Consulting and Newline, showcasing how their collaboration is transforming... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-and-newline-partnership) Oct 26, 2023 10:33:46 AM [Preserving History, Ensuring Security for Butte-Silverbow County's Government Structures](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/elevating-security-butte-silverbow-countys-high-tech-building-transformation) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Physical Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/physical-security) Pine Cove Consulting's physical security team travels far and wide across the United States, implementing high-tech security systems. This past week the team found... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/elevating-security-butte-silverbow-countys-high-tech-building-transformation) Oct 26, 2023 9:49:44 AM [Winter Break Prep for IT School Admin: Safeguarding Against Winter Cyber Risks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/winter-break-prep-for-it-school-admin-safeguarding-against-winter-cyber-risks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) As the winter season descends, IT school administrators find themselves at the crossroads of a multifaceted challenge, where the complexities of safeguarding... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/winter-break-prep-for-it-school-admin-safeguarding-against-winter-cyber-risks) Oct 26, 2023 9:41:32 AM [Why You Should Budget for Touch boards for the Classroom in 2024](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-you-should-budget-for-touch-boards-for-the-classroom-in-2024) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-you-should-budget-for-touch-boards-for-the-classroom-in-2024) Oct 26, 2023 9:38:09 AM [What to Consider Before Upgrading Your Security Equipment](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-to-consider-before-upgrading-your-security-equipment) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) In today's world, where safety and security are paramount, the consideration of enhancing one's security infrastructure is both crucial and multifaceted. Whether... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-to-consider-before-upgrading-your-security-equipment) Oct 4, 2023 12:05:42 PM [Safeguarding Student Data Privacy in the Era of Educational Technology](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/safeguarding-student-data-privacy-in-the-era-of-edtech) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Introduction In the modern world of education, technology plays a central role in classrooms. Educational Technology, or EdTech, offers exciting tools to engage... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/safeguarding-student-data-privacy-in-the-era-of-edtech) Sep 21, 2023 9:27:39 AM [AI in Firewall Development: Hardware Integration, Benefits, Challenges, and Ethical Implications](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/part-1-using-ai-and-machine-learning-in-the-development-and-production-of-firewalls) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have not only revolutionized various industries but have also made significant inroads into the realm of... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/part-1-using-ai-and-machine-learning-in-the-development-and-production-of-firewalls) Aug 29, 2023 3:00:19 PM [The Convergence of AI/ML/DL in Network Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-convergence-of-ai/ml/dl-in-network-infrastructure) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) A paradigm change in network infrastructure design, management, and optimization has resulted from the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-convergence-of-ai/ml/dl-in-network-infrastructure) Aug 25, 2023 9:19:47 AM [Classroom Ready: The Ultimate List of Tools for the 2023-2024 School Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/your-blog-classroom-ready-the-ultimate-list-of-tools-for-the-2023-2024-school-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) The 2023-24 school year is fast approaching and in fact, for some of you it may already be here! Teachers, it's time to gear up!  [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/your-blog-classroom-ready-the-ultimate-list-of-tools-for-the-2023-2024-school-year) Aug 3, 2023 12:55:42 PM [Meet Our IT Intern: Debbie Chi](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/meet-our-it-intern-debbie-chi) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Press Release](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/press-release) **Full Name**: Debbie Chi [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/meet-our-it-intern-debbie-chi) Jul 31, 2023 10:17:44 AM [Uncovering The Hidden World of Shadow IT & How To Stop It](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/uncovering-the-hidden-world-of-shadow-it-how-to-stop-it) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) In the increasingly digital world of business, one phenomenon flies under the radars of many IT teams many radars: Shadow IT. It's the use of technology—software,... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/uncovering-the-hidden-world-of-shadow-it-how-to-stop-it) Jul 17, 2023 2:09:55 PM [Is it legal to have security cameras in offices in the United States? | Video Surveillance Laws Explained](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/is-it-legal-to-have-security-cameras-in-offices-in-the-united-states-video-surveillance-laws-explained) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Physical Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/physical-security) In today's increasingly security-conscious world, security cameras are a popular way for businesses to protect and safeguard their workers and assets. However, many... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/is-it-legal-to-have-security-cameras-in-offices-in-the-united-states-video-surveillance-laws-explained) Jun 28, 2023 9:14:04 AM [Terrance Davis: A Remarkable Scholarship Recipient and Technology Student of the Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/terrance-davis-a-remarkable-scholarship-recipient-and-technology-student-of-the-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Introduction:In recognition of his exceptional achievements and unwavering determination, Terrance Davis, a senior student from Atlanta, Georgia, has been awarded... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/terrance-davis-a-remarkable-scholarship-recipient-and-technology-student-of-the-year) Jun 21, 2023 11:58:36 AM [Retention Policies in O365 vs. Google Workspace: A Comparison](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/retention-policies-in-o365-vs.-google-workspace-a-comparison) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Kate Swistowicz](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/kate-swistowicz) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Introduction:Retention policies play a crucial role in data management and preservation within organizations. In this blog post, we will compare the retention... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/retention-policies-in-o365-vs.-google-workspace-a-comparison) Jun 7, 2023 1:47:46 PM [Dispelling the Myth: Debunking the Security Concerns of Password Managers](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/dispelling-the-myth-debunking-the-security-concerns-of-password-managers) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) There has been a prevalent misconception that password managers aren't secure, leading many organizations to hesitate to adopt such systems. Historically, password... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/dispelling-the-myth-debunking-the-security-concerns-of-password-managers) Apr 7, 2023 10:38:35 AM [Detecting AI-generated Content: Tips for Educators](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/detecting-ai-generated-content-tips-for-educators) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) As AI significantly strides in education, educators grapple with students' surreptitious utilization of AI-generated text. The proliferation of AI writing tools has... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/detecting-ai-generated-content-tips-for-educators) Apr 7, 2023 10:38:23 AM [How Can an Educator Can Prevent Students from Using AI Writers?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-can-an-educator-can-prevent-students-from-using-ai-writers) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Artificial intelligence has rapidly infiltrated various aspects of our lives, including education. Although AI-powered writing tools may offer students some... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-can-an-educator-can-prevent-students-from-using-ai-writers) Apr 6, 2023 9:52:27 AM [An Overview of Chat GPT and Other AI Writing Applications](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/an-overview-of-chat-gpt-and-other-applications) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly commonplace in many fields due to the rapid rate of technical innovation in the modern digital era. The... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/an-overview-of-chat-gpt-and-other-applications) Mar 6, 2023 11:04:00 AM [The Pros and Cons of Physical Security in Schools](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-physical-security-in-schools) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Schools are an essential part of our society, serving as a place for children to learn and grow. As such, it is essential that schools provide a safe and secure... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-physical-security-in-schools) Feb 21, 2023 12:30:43 PM [Pine Cove Consulting is Listed in Top 100 Managed Security Providers](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-is-listed-in-top-100-managed-security-providers) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) **February 2023 **— The Channel Company selected Pine Cove Consulting as a Top 500 Managed Service Provider in America for the fourth year in a row. Not only did Pine... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-is-listed-in-top-100-managed-security-providers) Feb 6, 2023 8:50:05 AM [What does Zero Trust Mean When It Comes to Security?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-does-zero-trust-mean-when-it-comes-to-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [The IT Team](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/the-it-team) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) With the increasing threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches, organizations are seeking new and innovative ways to protect their information and systems. One of... 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We looked into the history of passwords... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-history-of-passwords) Oct 18, 2022 11:33:07 AM [(Part III of III) 1PASSWORD to Manage Them All](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/1password-to-manage-them-all) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) So, we all know why we're here. We're tired. Tired of passwords and have been for a long time. In [Part I](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-history-of-passwords), we talked about the history of passwords and how it's not... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/1password-to-manage-them-all) Oct 18, 2022 11:33:01 AM [(Part II of III) All You Need to Know About Passwords](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-passwords) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) # Go to [https://haveibeenpwned.com/](https://haveibeenpwned.com/) to find out if your email or password has been involved in a data breach. In this blog, we cover 3 important aspects of securing... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-passwords) Sep 12, 2022 2:22:44 PM [Meet Jordan Crippen, the Featured Pine Cove Consulting Employee of Quarter Three](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/jordan-crippen-employee-of-q3) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Jordan Crippen, a systems engineer with Pine Cove Consulting, passion for technology started early in high school. Attending Colstrip high, Jordan assisted his tech... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/jordan-crippen-employee-of-q3) Aug 30, 2022 3:01:22 PM [What I Learned as a Not So Techy Person Installing IT Hardware](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-i-learned-as-a-not-so-techy-person-installing-it-hardware) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) Working for a technology company is funny when you aren't the techiest. As marketing director for Pine Cove Consulting, I dive into the latest and greatest... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-i-learned-as-a-not-so-techy-person-installing-it-hardware) Aug 17, 2022 1:40:00 PM [Pine Cove Consulting Wins Two National Awards](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-wins-two-national-awards) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting is proud to announce that [CRN](http://www.crn.com/)**[®](http://www.crn.com)**, a brand of [The Channel Company](http://www.thechannelco.com/) has named Pine Cove Consulting to its 2022 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-wins-two-national-awards) Jul 15, 2022 10:05:08 AM [Tackling the Student Mental Health Crisis with Technology](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/tackling-the-student-mental-health-crisis-with-technology) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) ## The State of Student Mental Health When you think back to your youth, do you remember feeling inadequate? Maybe you ended up not doing so hot on a test you studied... 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[Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/best-practices-to-prevent-ransomware) Jun 22, 2022 3:05:05 PM [2022 Scholarship Winners](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2022-scholarship-winners) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) The Tech Student of Year Scholarship is now closed, and we are happy to announce 13 winners from across the Rocky Mountain Region. This year was outstanding; Pine... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2022-scholarship-winners) Jun 21, 2022 2:10:19 PM [Why does restarting your computer fix a variety of issues?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-does-restarting-your-computer-fix-a-variety-of-issues) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **Picture it:** It's the end of the day on Friday, and with only a few hours left until 5:00 PM, you are rushing to finish all your work on time. And then it happens...... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-does-restarting-your-computer-fix-a-variety-of-issues) Jun 14, 2022 2:30:00 PM [Alternatives to Personal Devices when Implementing 2FA](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-if-my-staff-doesnt-want-to-use-their-personal-device-for-2fa) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Many cyber insurance companies are starting to mandate organizations to use 2FA if they want to be covered. However, 2FA often relies on staff members using their... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-if-my-staff-doesnt-want-to-use-their-personal-device-for-2fa) Jun 6, 2022 8:18:10 AM [Cyber Liability Insurance & MFA](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cyber-liability-insurance-mfa) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) # *Educational institutions face a severe problem: Upgrade their district's staff to multi-factor authentication (MFA) or face increased insurance premiums or even...* [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cyber-liability-insurance-mfa) May 26, 2022 7:26:13 AM [Top 10 must-ask questions while evaluating cloud-managed networking vendors](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-10-must-ask-questions-while-evaluating-cloud-managed-networking-vendors) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) ### Q1: Does the solution reduce unplanned downtimes and expedite troubleshooting with precision by leveraging proactive monitoring and management powered by artificial... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-10-must-ask-questions-while-evaluating-cloud-managed-networking-vendors) May 17, 2022 2:21:00 PM [Key New Features in Sophos Firewall OS v19](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-firewall-v19) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Sophos Central](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/sophos-central) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) # **Xstream SD-WAN** SD-WAN Profiles and Performance based SLA [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-firewall-v19) May 4, 2022 11:50:17 AM [Tech Student of the Year Scholarship](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/tech-student-of-the-year-scholarship) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) The Tech Student of the Year Scholarship started in 2018. PCC created the scholarship to support graduating high school seniors with a passion for technology.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/tech-student-of-the-year-scholarship) Apr 4, 2022 12:36:12 PM [Why Choose Newline's RS+ Touch Display? | Pine Cove's Top 10 Reasons](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-choose-newlines-touchdisplay-over-competitors-pine-coves-top-ten-reasons-0) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Holly Womack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/holly-womack) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Pine Cove Consulting is proud to feature our new partner, Newline because we understand the need for innovative digital tools in the classroom. Together, Pine Cove... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-choose-newlines-touchdisplay-over-competitors-pine-coves-top-ten-reasons-0) Dec 10, 2021 1:56:11 PM [Chromebook Authentication with Windows RADIUS…Seriously!](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-authentication-with-windows-radius-seriously) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Kate Swistowicz](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/kate-swistowicz) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) School administrators have been plagued with the impossibility complexity of configuring managed Chromebooks to authenticate with a RADIUS or 802.1X wireless... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-authentication-with-windows-radius-seriously) Nov 16, 2021 12:32:21 PM [2021 Summer Projects- Adapt and Overcome](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2021-summer-projects-adapt-and-overcome) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Summers are always busy for our projects team, as organizations refresh old hardware and upgrade their systems. The summer of 2021 proved no different with the... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2021-summer-projects-adapt-and-overcome) Sep 17, 2021 11:33:26 AM [What is Cyber Insurance and How to Lower your Cyber Insurance Premiums](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-is-cyber-insurance-and-how-to-lower-your-cyber-insurance-premiums) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Cyber insurance, also known as cyber risk insurance or cyber liability insurance, is designed to protect firms from the impact resulting from cybercrime. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-is-cyber-insurance-and-how-to-lower-your-cyber-insurance-premiums) Aug 17, 2021 12:28:53 PM [Introducing The Cybersecurity Gap Analysis](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-cybersecurity-gap-analysis) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) What is evolving faster, hackers' attack tactics, or cybersecurity protection? I'm not sure I have the answer, because both have evolved significantly over the past... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-cybersecurity-gap-analysis) Jul 14, 2021 2:00:07 PM [Five-Year Reflection: Pine Cove's Philosophy Catapults Growth](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) The Pine Cove Consulting philosophy of [hard work and perseverance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=let7O6P8V6w) has enabled us to serve an increasing number clients across the Rocky Mountain Region since our... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/five-year-reflection-pine-coves-philosophy-catapults-growth) Jun 9, 2021 12:05:51 PM [Three Pine Cove Employees Earn CWNA Status](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/three-pine-cove-employees-earn-cwna) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) To become a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), candidates have to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of wireless technology. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/three-pine-cove-employees-earn-cwna) May 24, 2021 4:06:26 PM [Introducing the 2021 Tech Students of the Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-2021-tech-students-of-the-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Pine Cove Consulting was founded by educators in 1993, and continues to serve school districts across the United States. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-2021-tech-students-of-the-year) May 12, 2021 11:22:22 AM [Pine Cove Earns National Partner of the Year Award from Sophos](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-national-partner-of-the-year-award-from-sophos) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) For the second time in the last five years, Pine Cove Consulting has earned the award of National Partner of the Year from its cybersecurity partner Sophos. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-national-partner-of-the-year-award-from-sophos) Apr 12, 2021 11:22:57 AM [Pine Cove Teams Up with Students to Repair Chromebooks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-teams-up-with-students-to-repair-chromebooks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) ## *SCSD1 students repair 40 Chromebooks, overcome supply bottleneck and learn valuable skills* [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-teams-up-with-students-to-repair-chromebooks) Apr 9, 2021 8:23:19 AM [Vancleeve Brothers Usher in a New Era for Pine Cove Leadership](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/vancleeve-brothers-usher-in-a-new-era-for-pine-cove-leadership) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) 28 years ago, Rick Vancleeve founded Pine Cove Consulting after serving as one of Wyoming's first K-12 IT Directors in the late '80's. In 1993, Rick took his... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/vancleeve-brothers-usher-in-a-new-era-for-pine-cove-leadership) Mar 16, 2021 11:19:45 AM [Pine Cove Earns Awards and Named one of Nation's top IT Providers](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-awards-and-named-one-of-nations-top-it-providers) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) We are excited to announce that Pine Cove Consulting was named one of nation’s top IT providers by two independent organizations. Pine Cove Consulting, earned the... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-earns-awards-and-named-one-of-nations-top-it-providers) Feb 8, 2021 11:29:42 AM [Pine Cove Consulting Goes Remote, Closes its Office](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-goes-remote-closes-its-doors) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) After an unprecedented year of growth, Pine Cove Consulting is excited to announce a new a transition to a completely remote workforce. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-goes-remote-closes-its-doors) Jan 27, 2021 12:43:14 PM [2020 Montana Cybersecurity Report](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2020-montana-cybersecurity-report) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) The 2020 Montana Cybersecurity Report is here and jam packed with more information than ever before. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2020-montana-cybersecurity-report) Jan 11, 2021 11:19:41 AM [Wi-Fi's Biggest Upgrade is Here. Introducing Wi-Fi 6](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wi-fis-biggest-upgrade-is-here.-introducing-wi-fi-6) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) Regarded as the biggest Wi-Fi upgrade in more than 20 years, Wi-Fi 6 is gaining popularity and Wi-Fi 6 enabled devices are set to begin hitting the market in early... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wi-fis-biggest-upgrade-is-here.-introducing-wi-fi-6) Dec 14, 2020 2:31:04 PM [Instilling Confidence in Mountainland Head Start's Network](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/mountainland-head-start) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) With 13 different Utah-based locations, Mountainland Head Start promotes school readiness for nearly 900 students in Utah, Juab, and Wasatch county. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/mountainland-head-start) Dec 10, 2020 12:11:01 PM [Student Passwords: A Reckoning Long Overdue](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/student-passwords-a-reckoning-long-overdue) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Kate Swistowicz](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/kate-swistowicz) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Student passwords have become an unruly mess at best, and a gigantic security hole at worst. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/student-passwords-a-reckoning-long-overdue) Nov 16, 2020 9:15:30 AM [\[Infographic\] 2020 Pine Cove Summer Projects](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2020-pine-cove-summer-projects) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) 2020 threw some wrenches into our planned projects and we had to adapt quickly to ensure our clients had access to their technology. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2020-pine-cove-summer-projects) Nov 12, 2020 12:49:51 PM [Words Matter: End Users are the Front Line of all Security Systems](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/words-matter-end-users-are-the-front-line-of-all-security-systems) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Kate Swistowicz](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/kate-swistowicz) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) It is safe to assume that most IT professionals of all varieties find working with end users unpleasant at best and actively avoid them at worse. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/words-matter-end-users-are-the-front-line-of-all-security-systems) Oct 15, 2020 11:47:30 AM [Murray School District Builds Internet at Home Solution for Students](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/murray-school-district-builds-internet-at-home-solution-for-students) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Jason Eyre is the IT Director at Murray School District located in the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Jason is championing a first-in-nation district sponsored internet... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/murray-school-district-builds-internet-at-home-solution-for-students) Aug 11, 2020 11:47:36 AM [3 Important Elements of Layered Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-important-elements-of-layered-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Kate Swistowicz](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/kate-swistowicz) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Traditional cyber-attacks were signature-based, meaning they where predefined and deployed across the world. Signature-based cybersecurity would consistently scan... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-important-elements-of-layered-security) Jul 23, 2020 10:58:26 AM [Introducing New Account Manager Chad Dalhgren](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-new-account-manager-chad-dalhgren) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) We are excited to announce the hiring of a new account manager that will help Pine Cove Consulting grow and serve more organizations throughout the Rocky Mountain... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-new-account-manager-chad-dalhgren) Jul 23, 2020 10:47:44 AM [Emotet is Back! Tips to Protect Your Organization](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/emotet-is-back-tips-to-protect-your-organization) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Emotet is considered by the US Department of Homeland Security to be one of the most dangerous cyber-threats today.](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/TA18-201A) Don't underestimate this dangerous threat that... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/emotet-is-back-tips-to-protect-your-organization) Jul 22, 2020 3:00:00 PM [How Sheridan County School District 1 was Prepared for Remote Learning](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-sheridan-county-school-district-1-was-prepared-for-remote-learning) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) “Pine Cove did a great job during our transition to distance learning. Within two weeks, we had every single student grades 3-12 with a device and with service,"... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-sheridan-county-school-district-1-was-prepared-for-remote-learning) Jul 2, 2020 8:30:06 AM [Pine Cove Consulting Earns 2020 Channel Partners White Hat Award](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-is-named-2020-channel-partners-excellence-in-digital-services-award-winner) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting earned the national White Hat Award from Channel Partners for its exceptional cybersecurity and physical security offering. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-is-named-2020-channel-partners-excellence-in-digital-services-award-winner) May 20, 2020 1:04:48 PM [Announcing 2020 Tech Student of the Year Scholarship Recipients](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-2020-tech-students-of-the-year-scholarship-recipients) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Pine Cove Consulting has proudly worked with schools across the Rocky Mountain Region for more than 27 years. Founded by educators, Pine Cove Consulting is... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-2020-tech-students-of-the-year-scholarship-recipients) Apr 17, 2020 2:52:06 PM [How COVID-19 is Affecting Pine Cove Consulting Projects](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-covid-19-is-affecting-pine-cove-consulting-projects) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) The summer months constitute the busiest months for our projects team to perform onsite technology upgrades and refreshes. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-covid-19-is-affecting-pine-cove-consulting-projects) Mar 31, 2020 10:56:55 AM [8 Cybersecurity Blunders told through GIFs](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/8-cyber-security-blunders-told-through-gifs) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Let's be honest, talking about cyber-security isn't the most sexy thing in the world. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/8-cyber-security-blunders-told-through-gifs) Mar 27, 2020 9:30:58 AM [5 Tips to Maximize Bandwidth and Minimize Data Usage](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-tips-to-maximize-bandwidth-and-minimize-data-usage) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Welcome to the remote world! COVID 19 has many people working from home and most children doing some sort of remote learning. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-tips-to-maximize-bandwidth-and-minimize-data-usage) Feb 20, 2020 11:50:06 AM [Pine Cove Consulting Recognized on CRN’s 2020 MSP500 List](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-on-crns-2020-msp500-list) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting is proud to announce today that [CRN](http://www.crn.com/)**[®](http://www.crn.com)**, a brand of [The Channel Company](http://www.thechannelco.com/) has named Pine Cove Consulting to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP)... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-on-crns-2020-msp500-list) Feb 20, 2020 10:34:53 AM [What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-is-a-security-operations-center-soc) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Once upon a time, not too long ago, premium cyber-security protection was achieved solely with a [signature-based solution](https://home.sophos.com/en-us/security-center/definitions/signatures.aspx). [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/what-is-a-security-operations-center-soc) Jan 23, 2020 3:22:50 PM [Montana Cyber-Security Report: Reporting on 2019 Data Breaches in MT](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/montana-cyber-security-report-reporting-on-2019-data-breaches-in-mt) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) It's time for the annual release of our Montana cyber-security report! [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/montana-cyber-security-report-reporting-on-2019-data-breaches-in-mt) Oct 8, 2019 11:33:56 AM [New Montana Student Privacy Law Seeks to Secure Student Data](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/new-montana-student-privacy-law-seeks-to-secure-student-data) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Hundreds of school districts across the country are plagued with data breaches every year that result in student data being compromised and exploited. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/new-montana-student-privacy-law-seeks-to-secure-student-data) Sep 18, 2019 8:32:58 AM [\[Infographic\] 2019 Summer Projects](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2019-summer-projects) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2019-summer-projects) Sep 9, 2019 2:30:15 PM [3 Steps for IT Budgeting Success | Pine Cove Consulting](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-steps-for-it-budgeting-success-pine-cove-consulting) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Budgeting your technology expenses is a comprehensive process that should factor in a variety of variables including each solution's rotation schedule, leasing vs... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-steps-for-it-budgeting-success-pine-cove-consulting) Jul 3, 2019 9:30:52 AM [Pine Cove Now Selling Security Cameras](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-now-selling-security-cameras) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Pine Cove Consulting has partnered with Verkada to provide security cameras to school districts. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-now-selling-security-cameras) Jun 6, 2019 2:41:59 PM [Controversial Shows Reveal Need for Student Web Filtering](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/controversial-shows-reveal-need-for-student-web-filtering) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) **A scene from "13 Reasons Why"***Source: Netflix* Controversial shows have grown in popularity among teenagers in recent years. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/controversial-shows-reveal-need-for-student-web-filtering) May 23, 2019 1:14:11 PM [\[Video\] 2019 Tech Student of the Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/video-2019-tech-student-of-the-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) After awarding $2500 worth of scholarships to 14 students last year, Pine Cove was impressed with the slate of nominations we received this year and was proud to... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/video-2019-tech-student-of-the-year) Apr 29, 2019 1:07:51 PM [Announcing 2019 Tech Student of the Year Scholarship Recipients](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-2019-tech-students-of-the-year-scholarship-recipients) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-2019-tech-students-of-the-year-scholarship-recipients) Mar 19, 2019 10:38:24 AM [Pine Cove Consulting Announces Partnership with Securly](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-announces-partnership-with-securly) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting is pleased to announce a new partnership with Securly, a leader in student safety. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-announces-partnership-with-securly) Feb 5, 2019 10:44:18 AM [Newly Created Wyoming Indian Programming Club hopes to "Light Up" Pow Wows on the Wind River Indian Reservation](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/newly-created-fort-washakie-programming-club-hopes-to-light-up-pow-wows-on-the-wind-river-indian-reservation) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/newly-created-fort-washakie-programming-club-hopes-to-light-up-pow-wows-on-the-wind-river-indian-reservation) Jan 23, 2019 2:11:37 PM [2018 MT Cyber-Security Report](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2018-mt-cyber-security-report-analyzing-the-failures-of-mt-businesses-in-2018-to-prepare-for-2019) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2018-mt-cyber-security-report-analyzing-the-failures-of-mt-businesses-in-2018-to-prepare-for-2019) Nov 20, 2018 2:58:21 PM [Invest in Technology and Deduct up to $1,000,000 on Next Year's Tax Filing](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/invest-in-technology-and-deduct-up-to-1000000-on-next-years-tax-filing) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [(Image from our Friends at LEAF Financial)](https://www.leafnow.com/) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/invest-in-technology-and-deduct-up-to-1000000-on-next-years-tax-filing) Nov 13, 2018 9:00:00 AM [Hackers target admins when they can't beat Sophos Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/if-you-cant-beat-the-solution-beat-the-admin) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) A cyber-security solution is only as secure as its management is at keeping their login credentials secure. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/if-you-cant-beat-the-solution-beat-the-admin) Oct 15, 2018 3:42:36 PM [Breaking Down the Infinite Campus DoS Cyber-Attack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/breaking-down-the-infinite-campus-ddos-cyber-attack) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Infinite Campus is one of the largest databases for student information serving more than 7.8 million students across 45 states. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/breaking-down-the-infinite-campus-ddos-cyber-attack) Sep 25, 2018 2:14:43 PM [Pine Cove Given National Rising Security Star Award by Channelnomics](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-with-national-rising-security-star-award-by-channelnomics) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) We are thrilled to announce that Pine Cove Consulting has been awarded the Rising Security Star award at the first [Channelnomics](https://www.channelnomics.com/channelnomics-us/q-and-a/3063244/security-awards-winners-circle-rising-security-star-award-pine-cove-consulting) Security Awards. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-recognized-with-national-rising-security-star-award-by-channelnomics) Aug 15, 2018 8:45:00 AM [8 Cyber Security Fundamentals to Prevent Email Blunders](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/8-steps-to-prevent-email-blunders) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Prevent Email Blunders [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/8-steps-to-prevent-email-blunders) Aug 8, 2018 9:00:00 AM [Sophos vs SonicWall Firewalls](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-case-for-sophos-over-sonicwall-firewalls) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) When I say cyber-security, firewalls are one of the first things that come to mind. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-case-for-sophos-over-sonicwall-firewalls) Jul 30, 2018 11:36:22 AM [Introducing "This Week in Cyber-Security"](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-this-week-in-cyber-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) With all the different [types of cyber attacks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-major-types-of-cyber-attacks-descriptions-examples-prevention) happening throughout the world, it can be hard to stay up to date on all the vulnerabilities being exploited on a... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-this-week-in-cyber-security) Jul 18, 2018 9:00:00 AM [Infographic: K-12 Cyber-Security Statistics](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-k-12-cyber-security-statistics) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) For more information, sign-up for our K-12 cyber-security webinar featuring Doug Levin, national EdTech and K-12 cyber-security leader. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-k-12-cyber-security-statistics) Jul 9, 2018 9:30:00 AM [Sophos Central Server Enhancements](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-central-server-enhancements) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Sophos Central Server Protection is getting even better! [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-central-server-enhancements) Jul 3, 2018 9:00:00 AM [Infographic: 2018 Montana Cyber Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2018-montana-cyber-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/infographic-2018-montana-cyber-security) Jun 11, 2018 10:19:21 AM [Real World Example: How Pine Cove Stops Computer Scams in Gallatin County](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/real-world-example-how-pine-cove-stops-computer-scams-in-gallatin-county) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) News broke this week of a computer scam making the rounds in Gallatin County, MT. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/real-world-example-how-pine-cove-stops-computer-scams-in-gallatin-county) Jun 4, 2018 8:45:21 AM [\[Video\] 2018 Tech Student of the Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/video-2018-tech-student-of-the-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) This year we were privileged to award 14 different scholarships to graduating high school seniors located across Montana and Wyoming. We had the opportunity to... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/video-2018-tech-student-of-the-year) May 9, 2018 3:07:51 PM [Announcing Pine Cove Tech Students of the Year](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-pine-cove-tech-students-of-the-year) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting has been working with K-12 schools for its whole 25-year tenure in the technology industry. Many of the schools we started working with 25... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/announcing-pine-cove-tech-students-of-the-year) Apr 25, 2018 12:34:30 PM [Study Reveals which Industries are most Vulnerable to Phishing Attacks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/study-reveals-which-industries-are-most-vulnerable-to-phishing-attacks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [A recent study](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/knowbe4-unveils-new-phishing-benchmark-data-and-showcases-most-at-risk-industries-300586540.html) of six million users shows the most common industries to fall victim to the inevitable phishing attack. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/study-reveals-which-industries-are-most-vulnerable-to-phishing-attacks) Mar 21, 2018 2:11:07 PM [Cryptojacking: What is it and how you can fight back](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cryptojacking-what-is-it-and-how-you-can-fight-back) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Cyber-criminals are aggressively targeting laptops, desktops, servers, and even mobile devices. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/cryptojacking-what-is-it-and-how-you-can-fight-back) Feb 22, 2018 3:55:40 PM [Why Password Policies aren't Enough](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-password-policies-arent-enough) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) No matter how much training your users have received regarding cyber-security, it has been proven time and time again that they are the biggest threats to your... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-password-policies-arent-enough) Jan 31, 2018 12:21:28 PM [Intercept X becomes even more sophisticated](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/intercept-x-becomes-even-more-sophisticated) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/intercept-x-becomes-even-more-sophisticated) Jan 29, 2018 1:13:32 PM [2018 Cyber-Security Outlook Webinar](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2018-cyber-security-outlook) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Watch Pine Cove Consulting and Sophos cyber-security experts discussed the 2018 cyber-threat landscape and what you can do to protect your organization. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/2018-cyber-security-outlook) Jan 19, 2018 9:39:29 AM [Washakie School District Invests in Sophos Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/washakie-school-district-invests-in-sophos-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) **Video Transcript:** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/washakie-school-district-invests-in-sophos-security) Jan 5, 2018 12:02:09 PM [Meltdown and Spectre Explained: Vulnerabilities, Patches and Protection](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/meltdown-and-spectre-explained-vulnerabilities-patches-and-protection) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) In the world of cyber-security news, 2018 is off to an impressive start. Just a few days into this new year, computer chip flaws have been discovered to be present... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/meltdown-and-spectre-explained-vulnerabilities-patches-and-protection) Dec 13, 2017 10:46:58 AM [Are your toys listening to you? Smart toy cyber-security concerns](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/are-your-toys-listening-to-you-smart-toys-pose-cyber-security-concerns) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) As the holidays draw closer, kids are keeping their fingers crossed that they will wake up to the newest and coolest toys the market has to offer. Toy... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/are-your-toys-listening-to-you-smart-toys-pose-cyber-security-concerns) Nov 27, 2017 11:28:50 AM [5 Network Security Risks to Prepare for | Types of Cyber Attacks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-network-security-risks-to-prepare-for-types-of-cyber-attacks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Network security is becoming more necessary as attacks become more sophisticated and diverse. Accessing the network of an organization is a gold mine for hackers.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/5-network-security-risks-to-prepare-for-types-of-cyber-attacks) Nov 10, 2017 9:52:30 AM [Pine Cove Consulting Given National Cybersecurity Award](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-awarded-national-cyber-security-award) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting was awarded another national partner award from its industry leading partner, Sophos, for their work in the cyber-security industry. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/pine-cove-consulting-awarded-national-cyber-security-award) Oct 20, 2017 10:00:00 AM [Why Mobile Device Protection is Important | BYOD Security Risks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-mobile-device-protection-is-important-byod-security-risks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) When people think cyber-security, they think endpoints, networks, servers, firewalls, etc. Mobile devices hardly make the top of the list, but maybe they should.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-mobile-device-protection-is-important-byod-security-risks) Oct 9, 2017 11:03:16 AM [Advantages of Video Conferencing | Weather](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/advantages-of-video-conferencing-weather) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Communication](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/communication) In a previous post, [Advantages of Video Conferencing Equipment](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/advantages-of-video-conferencing-equipment), we highlighted some key benefits of implementing video conferencing technology. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/advantages-of-video-conferencing-weather) Sep 25, 2017 1:25:11 PM [Government bans Kaspersky Lab antivirus software. What does this mean for you?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/government-bans-kaspersky-lab-antivirus-software.-what-does-this-mean-for-you) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) *(Image Courtesy of engadget.com)* You may have heard the recent news but if you haven't it could have implications for you and your organization. Secretary of... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/government-bans-kaspersky-lab-antivirus-software.-what-does-this-mean-for-you) Sep 13, 2017 11:04:21 AM [Anaconda School District Kicks off New Year with Technology Upgrade for Students, Faculty and Staff](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/anaconda-school-district-kicks-off-new-year-with-technology-upgrade-for-students-faculty-and-staff) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) **BOZEMAN, Montana** —In an effort to modernize and improve efficiency and education, Pine Cove Consulting assisted the Anaconda School District to completely upgrade... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/anaconda-school-district-kicks-off-new-year-with-technology-upgrade-for-students-faculty-and-staff) Sep 1, 2017 3:33:02 PM [3 Phishing Attack Examples | Types of Cyber Attacks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-3-phishing-attacks-types-of-cyber-attacks) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) The threat of phishing attacks is not new, but is growing. In fact, [according to Symantec](https://www.symantec.com/security-center/threat-report), one in 131 emails contain malware, which is the highest rate we have... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/top-3-phishing-attacks-types-of-cyber-attacks) Aug 16, 2017 1:38:16 PM [Why is Technology Important in Business? Pine Cove's Top 10 Reasons](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-is-technology-important-in-business-pine-coves-top-10-reasons) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) There are infinite reasons why technology is important in business. Whether we like it or not, the role of technology in business is expanding and will only keep... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-is-technology-important-in-business-pine-coves-top-10-reasons) Aug 11, 2017 9:04:31 AM [Introducing the New Pine Cove Consulting Website](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-new-pine-cove-consulting-website) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) We are excited to announce the new Pine Cove Consulting website is now live. This new website features many new upgrades to ensure you are informed of important... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introducing-the-new-pine-cove-consulting-website) Aug 4, 2017 10:39:55 AM [Introduction to Deep Learning Security](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introduction-to-deep-learning-security) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Cyber-security is a fast developing industry. As hackers become more and more sophisticated [with all the types of attacks](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-major-types-of-cyber-attacks-descriptions-examples-prevention), so too must the protection offered by... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/introduction-to-deep-learning-security) Jul 25, 2017 10:28:34 AM [Advantages of Video Conferencing Equipment](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/advantages-of-video-conferencing-equipment) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Communication](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/communication) According to [GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com](http://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/telecommuting-statistics), there are now 3.7 million employees that work from home at least half of the time. This is a 115% increase since 2005.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/advantages-of-video-conferencing-equipment) Jul 12, 2017 1:03:32 PM [3 Major Types of Cyber Attacks | Descriptions, Examples, Prevention](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-major-types-of-cyber-attacks-descriptions-examples-prevention) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Your organization has either; **BEEN** attacked, is currently **BEING** attacked or **WILL BE** attacked by cyber criminals. Our mission is to provide you the knowledge, the... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/3-major-types-of-cyber-attacks-descriptions-examples-prevention) Jul 7, 2017 10:30:52 AM [Chromebook vs Laptop | Chromebook Classroom Management](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-vs-laptop-chromebook-classroom-management) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) In our previous post, [Chromebook vs Laptop - Which is Right for your Classroom](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-vs-laptop-which-is-right-for-your-classroom), we gave you a few reasons why Chromebooks are a better choice for your classroom.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-vs-laptop-chromebook-classroom-management) Jun 27, 2017 10:49:54 AM [Another Worldwide Ransomware attack, Petya, Spreading Now](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/petya-ransomware-attack-spreading-now-eternal-blue) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) ***The Petya ransomware. Courtesy of Wired.co.uk*** ***(Follow this page as we will keep it updated as we know more)*** Just one month after the [WannaCry attack](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wannacry-ransomware-attack-sends-businesses-into-frenzy) in May, the... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/petya-ransomware-attack-spreading-now-eternal-blue) Jun 26, 2017 10:03:06 AM [Chromebook vs Laptop - Which is Right for your Classroom?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-vs-laptop-which-is-right-for-your-classroom) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) There is no doubt that technology has had a significant impact in education. In our previously published post, [How Important is Technology in Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-importance-of-technology-in-education-pine-coves-top-10-reasons), we... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/chromebook-vs-laptop-which-is-right-for-your-classroom) Jun 19, 2017 10:41:17 AM [Why Sophos Security? | Pine Cove's Top 5 Reasons](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-sophos-security-pine-cove-consultings-top-5-reasons) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting has been a Sophos partner for 15 years because we understand the threat of cyber attacks and know that Sophos has the solutions. Together,... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-sophos-security-pine-cove-consultings-top-5-reasons) Jun 9, 2017 10:31:57 AM [WannaCry Ransomware Attack sends Businesses into Frenzy](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wannacry-ransomware-attack-sends-businesses-into-frenzy) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity)  **What happened?** "The story of the WannaCry ransomware attack began sometime between 2013 and 2016, when the NSA’s exploit tools were stolen. In August 2016, [Shadow...](https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/08/16/did-the-shadow-brokers-hack-nsa-cyberweapons-worth-500m/) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/wannacry-ransomware-attack-sends-businesses-into-frenzy) Apr 28, 2017 1:51:36 PM [Sophos Intercept X Protects against Malware](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-intercept-x-protects-against-malware) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Jace Holyoak](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/jace-holyoak) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) **"Sophos has made what was a very difficult, if not impossible, task of stopping ransomware very simple and effective with Intercept X. We have stopped hundreds of...** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-intercept-x-protects-against-malware) Sep 15, 2016 7:00:00 AM [How important is technology in education?  Let's ask this rural Montana school district.](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-important-is-technology-in-education) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Brandon Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/brandon-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) Located in the eastern area of Montana, near the North Dakota border on MT highway 16. Savage is a small, isolated farming community. Savage School District is all... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/how-important-is-technology-in-education) Sep 9, 2016 7:30:00 AM [Sophos Intercept X stops Ransomware](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-intercept-x-stops-ransomware) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Dan Russell](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/dan-russell) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) [Sophos Intercept X Overview](https://vimeo.com/181232851) from [Sophos](https://vimeo.com/user18762791) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com). **We are excited for the upcoming launch of Sophos Intercept X, a next generation of endpoint protection for...** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/sophos-intercept-x-stops-ransomware) Aug 26, 2016 10:00:00 AM [Challenges in Wireless: (Part 1 of 5: Wireless Coverage)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-coverage) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **Framing the question** **Great Wi-Fi is everyone’s goal, but achieving it can be a big challenge:**How do we get the maximum wireless coverage with the least... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-coverage) Aug 25, 2016 8:00:00 AM [Challenges in Wireless: (Part 2 of 5: Interference)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-interference) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **The biggest single challenge** We’re continuing to explore key challenges in wireless network design: How do we get the maximum coverage with the least interference... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-interference) Aug 24, 2016 2:00:00 PM [Challenges in Wireless: (Part 3 of 5: The wired network)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-wired-network) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-wired-network) Aug 23, 2016 12:00:00 PM [Challenges in Wireless: (Part 4 of 5: VLANs)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-vlans) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-vlans) Aug 22, 2016 7:30:00 AM [Challenges in Wireless: (Part 5 of 5: Additional strategies)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-additional-strategies) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/challenges-in-wireless-additional-strategies) May 4, 2016 2:54:30 PM [Press Release: Pine Cove Consulting Receives National Recognition](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/press-release-local-tech-company-receives-national-recognition) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Brandon Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/brandon-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Cybersecurity](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) Pine Cove Consulting Wins National Cybersecurity Award [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/press-release-local-tech-company-receives-national-recognition) Apr 26, 2016 10:00:00 AM [Benefits of wireless technology and doing it the right way: (Part 4 of 4)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-4) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) We’ve been considering how to design wireless networks properly. In [our first post,,](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology) we examined the need for a clear mission for your network, in [our second](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-2), how... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-4) Apr 21, 2016 7:30:00 AM [Benefits of wireless technology and doing it the right way: (Part 3 of 4)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-3) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) We’ve been looking at wireless networks and how to design them properly. In [our first post](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology), we examined the need to define a clear mission, and in [our second](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-2), how... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-3) Apr 19, 2016 8:00:00 AM [Benefits of wireless technology and doing it the right way: (Part 2 of 4)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-2) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) We are considering wireless networks and the factors involved in properly designing them. [In our first post](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology) we looked at the wrong way to install Wi-Fi and the need... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology-part-2) Apr 14, 2016 1:41:08 PM [Benefits of wireless technology and doing it the right way: (Part 1 of 4)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) The Challenge You realize your Wi-Fi network is not what it needs to be. Your employees, students or guests all have wireless devices, but they don’t work as well... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/benefits-of-wireless-technology) Feb 29, 2016 12:22:40 PM [New ‘Locky’ Ransomware Virus Spreading Rapidly](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/new-locky-ransomware-virus-spreading-rapidly) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Dan Russell](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/dan-russell) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) At Pine Cove we are creating awareness about a cyber threat that is spreading like wild fire. This blog isn’t intended to scare you, but rather create awareness.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/new-locky-ransomware-virus-spreading-rapidly) Sep 25, 2015 10:53:00 AM [Why Buy from Pine Cove?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-buy-your-computers-for-schools-from-pine-cove) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Brandon Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/brandon-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/why-buy-your-computers-for-schools-from-pine-cove) Sep 10, 2015 10:42:00 AM [Obsolescence Management: How to Keep Your Technology From Becoming Obsolete](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/obsolescence-management-how-to-keep-your-technology-from-becoming-obsolete) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Rick Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/rick-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) *photo by Anna Vignet on Flickr* [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/obsolescence-management-how-to-keep-your-technology-from-becoming-obsolete) Jul 27, 2015 10:38:00 AM [IT network consulting company court the Underserved Small Businesses: Why?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/it-network-consultants-courts-underserved-small-businesses) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Brandon Vancleeve](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/brandon-vancleeve) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Since our inception, Pine Cove Consulting has been focused on bringing quality IT solutions to underserved public entities in rural communities. For the past 22... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/it-network-consultants-courts-underserved-small-businesses) Feb 12, 2015 7:00:00 AM [How Important is Technology in Education? Pine Cove’s Top 10 Reasons](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-importance-of-technology-in-education-pine-coves-top-10-reasons) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Education](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/education) ## Why is technology important? How important is technology in education? There are countless reasons why technology is a key aspect of learning in the schools.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/the-importance-of-technology-in-education-pine-coves-top-10-reasons) Jan 14, 2015 5:58:00 AM [Weighing the Pros & Cons of Hardware as a Service Financing (HaaS)](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/359518/weighing-the-pros-cons-of-financing-or-hardware-as-a-service-haas) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) [Infrastructure](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/topic/infrastructure) **As technology demands in our districts continues to grow and our technology budgets do not seem to be following suit, we need to find a way to stay up with...** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/359518/weighing-the-pros-cons-of-financing-or-hardware-as-a-service-haas) Jan 12, 2015 5:33:00 AM [HaaS: Financing Equipment Instead of Buying](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/359516/haas-financing-equipment-instead-of-buying) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) **Equipment Financing** [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/359516/haas-financing-equipment-instead-of-buying) Oct 31, 2014 7:30:00 AM [Cryptowall: How can your district protect itself?](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/357249/cryptowall-how-can-your-district-protect-itself) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) As your technology consultant, it is not only important to inform our clients of important new features, but also dangerous software that can harm your computer.... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/357249/cryptowall-how-can-your-district-protect-itself) Oct 17, 2014 10:53:00 AM [Building Sustainable Networks in K-12 Schools](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/348278/building-sustainable-networks-in-k-12-schools) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) At Pine Cove, we often find ourselves explaining to a school district why they need to upgrade their IT infrastructure. The technology landscape in schools today... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/348278/building-sustainable-networks-in-k-12-schools) Jul 10, 2013 2:13:00 PM [Educationview.org's Interview with Brandon Vancleeve Discussing Portal & Cloud Computing](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/303549/educationview-org-s-interview-with-brandon-vancleeve-discussing-portal-cloud-computing) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) With our continual pursuit to be a leader in portal and cloud computing in education, we were contacted by educationviews.org to give some insight on what we... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/303549/educationview-org-s-interview-with-brandon-vancleeve-discussing-portal-cloud-computing) Apr 2, 2013 7:59:00 AM [Remote control: Pine Cove Consulting doesn't need a central location to provide great service](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/280768/remote-control-pine-cove-consulting-doesn-t-need-a-central-location-to-provide-great-service) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Marissa Mayer, the 37-year-old chief executive of Yahoo, raised eyebrows when she announced in February that Yahoo employees would no longer be allowed to work... [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/280768/remote-control-pine-cove-consulting-doesn-t-need-a-central-location-to-provide-great-service) Sep 20, 2012 9:19:00 AM [Pine Cove Consulting wins the 2012 Montana Family Business Award](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/223291/pine-cove-consulting-wins-the-2012-montana-family-business-award) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Pine Cove Consulting has been awarded the 2012 Montana Family Business award this year. [Read More](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/223291/pine-cove-consulting-wins-the-2012-montana-family-business-award) Aug 14, 2012 11:14:00 AM [Breaking Down The Barriers of the Classroom with Virtual Field Trips](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/bid/207256/breaking-down-the-barriers-of-the-classroom-with-virtual-field-trips) ![co-author](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-author.svg) [Tyler Wantulok](https://marketing.pinecc.com/blog/author/tyler-wantulok) ![co-topic](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/685080/HubSpot_Template_Marketplace/Cobalt%20Modular/icons/co-topic.svg) Have you ever wondered what it was like to stand outside the Colosseum in Rome? Or be on Safari in the Austrailian Outback? Or visit the Smithsonian's most recent... 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