Bottom Line IT

ASK, a Convergence Networks Company, has been a leader in technology and cybersecurity solutions for decades. They have helped countless companies, especially manufacturers, build a strong cybersecurity posture and defense system to protect their company from crippling cyber attacks.

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for February 2022.

In this episode of the Bottom Line IT podcast, Mike Maddox is joined by John Stephens, Director of Security Consulting and Assessment and Security Engineer and Josh Gembala, Security Operations Team Leader for Convergence Networks.

October is already a spooky month with Halloween, but it is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for October 2021.

If you own or manage a business, you’re likely no stranger to the risks of cyber-attacks. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are making headlines due to falling victim of an attack. However, for many, news of cyber-attacks has become white noise.

Contracts with the DoD will be required to meet these standards by 2026

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for June 2021.

In this episode of the Bottom Line IT Podcast, Mike Maddox breaks down the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements and what it means for Defense contractors. Joining Mike are security experts Josh Gembala and John Stephens.

– What it Means to Build a People-Centric Business

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for May 2021.

In April 2021, ASK announced their merger with Convergence Networks / Grade A. This isn’t like other merger announcements though. Senior leaders within ASK knew the individuals of Convergence Networks / Grade A for over 10 years in a peer group. They had a deep relationship with one another, similar business structures, similar entrepreneurial spirits, and most importantly, similar values.

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for March 2021.

Blockchain technology may seem like a complicated industry buzzword but when you break it down, it is pretty simple. Blockchain technology allows for many participants to have access to a single version of a piece of data and the transaction history. To preserve the integrity of the data, it cannot be deleted or edited without notifying all the parties involved.

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for February 2021.

Living in a digital world means that we have access to information at our fingertips 24/7/365. But how accessible is really for those with disabilities? You may have heard about accessibility for websites. Your website might even have tools and plugins that allow your website to be accessible to those who are visually impaired. 

A Bottom Line I.T. Extra. The Webinar presented by JustASK Tuesday October 20th, 2020, with Kevin Meeker

The digital world is a spooky place. Cybercriminals are lurking in every corner just waiting for the opportune time to make their move. This is part 2 of this webinar series that began Tuesday, October 20th.

A Bottom Line I.T. Extra. The Webinar presented by JustASK Tuesday October 6th, 2020, with Kevin Meeker. Part 2 is set for October 20th.

The digital world is a spooky place. Cybercriminals are lurking in every corner just waiting for the opportune time to make their move. Part 2 of this webinar series will be Tuesday, October 20th.

Bottom Line I.T. PodCast for October 2020.

You’ve probably heard in the news the many stories of fortune 500 companies, healthcare facilities and retailers that have been hit hard by cyberattacks. You may have even thought “too bad for them” and went about your day thinking that your business couldn’t possibly be a target. The truth is, cybercrime hits businesses of all shapes, sizes, and industries, and when better to talk about real life horror stories, than during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 

Mike Maddox sits down with three ASK clients (Orbitform, Sinto America, and Fibre Converters) who have all had different cyberattack experience. He talks with them about the impact it had on their business and why they see the value in having a cybersecurity solution in place.