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Conquering the False
Sense of Security.

The IT security terrain is treacherous for businesses today. What can we do for ourselves — and customers — to ensure a safe climb? The trek starts now — Value Up!

- February 2020 -

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Dear Datamax Family,

I’ve always said, there are three types of people in this world.

There’s Booers (That will never work…)
There’s Stewers (Hey, we’re going to do that someday…)
And then there’s Doers.

Barry Simon
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The Security Sherpa.

For anyone climbing Everest, hiring a Sherpa is non negotiable. For businesses navigating the cybersecurity landscape, the same philosophy applies. Meet (pictured) Richard Martin, Security Sherpa and Helpdesk Operations Manager. 😎

READ more about our expert sherpa skills!

This month's featured Datamax articles.

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The Security Shelter: Conquering Challenges Doesn't Stop With Clients

As thought leaders in the arena of technology security, some employees often feel a false sense of security. The Datamax IT Security team has laid out a secure home base for us to trek across the Internet landscape. Be mindful. Be cautious. Help keep the tent dry.
 

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The Modern Security Terrain: Understanding the Emerging Threat of Social Engineering

As IDG put it in its CSO publication, “hackers smell blood now, not silicon.” Social Engineering is a modern-day attack vector that uses  naivety of humans to infiltrate networks, gain access to systems and steal confidential information from organizations. 
 

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Tax Season is Here: Have You Audited For Social Engineered Attacks?

This is not a sophisticated scam. However, it is an effective and profitable one and it happens to an increasing number of companies across America each year around tax time. Tax season is here: Are you safe from online attack? 
 

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The Security Belay.

An experienced Belay can save a business. When faced with an unexpected slip and catastrophic fall, a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Plan can secure the rope in time to prevent disaster.  Time to Fasten Up.

At Datamax, we've got even more to rave about.

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Raving Fans:  Customer Spotlight

JR Johnson
East Texas

JR Johnson loves to drive ... and that's a good thing! The veteran East Texas Field Service Representative, with more than 30 years' experience, logs around 250 miles per day traveling from client to client. Needless to say, he carries a ton of parts, which also turns out to be a very good thing.

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Raving Teammates: Employee Spotlight

Darla Goedelmann
Saint Louis

When Darla Goedelmann was "volunteered" to move to payroll, she was less than certain she'd enjoy the new role. But at Datamax, she found the perfect team, the perfect managers, and a wonderful professional environment for the last 27 years.

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Raving Results: Solutions Spotlight

Kristina Prichard
Little Rock

Kristina takes the 2020 theme of "Value Up!" to heart. Nowhere was this more prevalent than with the consultation and delivering of results she provided for Delta Dental of Arkansas. We could go on and on about Kristina, but her letter of recommendation says it best!

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Raving Friends: Charitable Spotlight

Miss Arkansas Organization
Arkansas

Datamax is proud to partner with the Miss Arkansas Organization and the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Team group. The Miss Arkansas Organization awarded more than $200,000 in educational scholarships to its 2019 Miss and Teen candidates collectively.

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Datamax New Hires, Work Anniversaries  & Birthdays!

Arkansas/Texarkana New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Brittney Colorigh - 1/6
  • Destin Franks - 1/6
  • Stuart Shenep - 1/6
  • Wade Wilson - 1/6
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Rhonda Burton - 2/11 (1)
  • Greg Kirtman - 2/13 (42)
  • Devon Brazil - 2/16 (5)
  • Renee Desiderio - 2/18 (17)
  • Austin Kelsay - 2/25 (1)

Dallas/Ft. Worth New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Geoffrey Pierson - 1/2
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Quandre McCoy - 2/12 (13)
  • Ann Blaine - 2/14 (2)
  • Joshua Singleton - 2/17 (6)

East Texas New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • Neal Campbell - 1/6
  • Chris Bostick - 1/15
  • Tony McGee - 1/20
  • Alan Oliver - 1/20
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Blake Tennimon - 2/15 (4)
  • Jerry Ford - 2/22 (4)

Saint Louis New Hires & Anniversaries

NEW HIRES:
  • No new hires.
ANNIVERSARIES: (Years at Datamax)
  • Nancy Coleman - 2/25 (1)

Arkansas/Texarkana Birthdays

  • Mark McKinney - 2/5
  • Barry Simon - 2/5
  • Ken Allison - 2/6
  • Debbie Edens - 2/9
  • Lee Wheelington - 2/11
  • Wade Wilson - 2/20

Dallas/Fort Worth Birthdays

  • Steve Kennemer - 2/1
  • Lee Wise - 2/1
  • Jacqueline Campos - 2/4
  • Jon Stone - 2/4
  • Lee Kapoor - 2/11
  • Brad McClure - 2/12
  • Shawn Hay - 2/14
  • Susan Salisbury - 2/16
  • Mumtaz Khalid - 2/28
  • Brian Drexel - 2/28

East Texas Birthdays

  • JR Johnson - 2/8
  • Shon Forney - 2/11
  • Neal Campbell - 2/14
  • Laura Moseley - 2/15
  • Blake Tennimon - 2/15
  • Dillon Driscoll - 2/19
  • Tony McGee - 2/19
  • Chris Hoefer - 2/19

Saint Louis Birthdays

  • Thomas Hederman - 2/4
  • Erika MacMillan - 2/7

Barry Simon

Simon says ...

Our customers and our coworkers are counting on us. When it comes to cybersecurity best practices, let’s be doers.- Barry Simon

 

I'd love your thoughts, input and new ideas!