Terry Allen, Senior Security Consultant at OXEN Technology, explains SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) and SOC (Security Operations Center) terms. How do they relate to each other, and what do they do? This is part of our series on security services such as endpoint protection, virtual SOC, and network security monitoring.
Safer Internet Day is here, and while the global conversation often turns to big concepts like AI ethics and infrastructure security, we at OXEN Technology believe in the power of Simple IT. Sometimes, the most effective security measures aren't expensive software overhauls—they are simple toggles sitting right in the tools your team uses every single day. For most modern businesses, the web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) is the new office. It’s where email lives, where documents are signed, and where data is accessed. It’s also the primary doorway for cyber threats. To celebrate Safer Internet Day, we’re sharing three high-impact browser settings you - or your IT admin - should change on your employees' browsers today to instantly…
It’s Data Privacy Day, and while it might not be the kind of holiday that calls for greeting cards or family dinners, it’s arguably one of the most important dates on the IT calendar. At OXEN Technology, we talk about data protection every single day. But today, we want to shift the perspective a little. Instead of thinking of data privacy as a compliance checklist or a technical hurdle, think of it in terms of value. Think of your data as gold. In the digital age, personal and business information is the new currency. It is what cybercriminals are mining for. They aren’t just looking for chaos; they…
We’ve all heard the old adage: "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it." In many areas of life, that’s solid advice. When you’re standing in your server room listening to a fan that sounds like a jet engine, or watching an employee wait three minutes for a spreadsheet to open, that "savings" starts to look a lot like a hidden debt. As we step into 2026, the gap between "legacy" hardware and "modern" performance isn't just a matter of speed - it’s a matter of survival. At OXEN Technology, we believe IT should be simple and empowering, not a source of constant "firefighting."…
