Network Ecosystem Radio Show

Episode 32: Growing Your Technology Business

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:11/10/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Guest Dave Richter is in the studio, discussing technology businesses in the Kansas City metro. Topics covered ranged from business best practices, to tools and resources for entrepreneurs.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
News - 160,000 Web Sites Knocked Offline by Navisite Outage
News - HP Readies Wireless Access Point for Small Enterprises
Segment 2
About Our Guest - Dave Richter speaks about his background.
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.live.com
Segment 3
Technology Startups in Kansas City - What is the current climate?
Resources for Startups
Grass Roots Startup vs Funded Startup
Breach of the Week - Department of Defense Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Feds
Segment 4
How to Use or Contact these Business Resources
KCSourceLink
Enterprise Center of Johnson County
Fast Trac
Resources for Fast Growth Companies
Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP)
The Bottom Line

Episode 31: Boardroom and Human Resources Technology

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:10/27/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss tech tools and solutions for your company's boardroom and human resources department.

Segment 1
Introduction & Welcome to the Network Ecosystem Radio Show
Hitachi Replacing Car Keys with Finger-Vein Scanner
Gossip, E-Mailing 'All' Among Top Office Peeves
Segment 2
Biometric Time & Attendance Systems
Time Management Software
ERP Software and Integration Solutions
Scheduling
NE Approved Website: www.sky.fm
Segment 3
Boardroom Technology
Video Conferencing Technology
Breach of the Week: Hartford Financial Misplaces Back-Up Tapes with Personal Data on Policy Holders
Segment 4
Speaker Phone Systems & Microphones
Debate: Plasma Screen TV vs Projectors
The Bottom Line

Episode 30: Mobile Workforce Security

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:10/27/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss mobile workers, their tools, and the security concerns that go along with the transport and remote access of business data.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
News: PS3 Cluster Creates Home-Made Supercomputer.
News: IBM Uses RFID to Track Conference Attendees.
Segment 2
Security Concerns for the Mobile Workforce
Devices in Question: Laptops, Smartphones, PDAs, External Storage.
Key Points to Consider: Lost or Stolen Devices, Connectivity or Network Security, Visual Theft.
Network Ecosystem Approved Website: www.skype.com
Segment 3
Mobile Workforce Solutions & Best Practices
Breach of the Week: Hacker Breaks into EBay
Segment 4
Tools & Security Solutions for Mobile Devices
Secure Any Device: www.stoptheft.com
Secure Laptops: www.absolute.com, www.caveo.com
Secure Smartphones: www.rim.com
Secure PDAs: www.pdalok.com
Secure Flash or External Drives: www.clipbio.com
The Bottom Line

Episode 29: Point of Sale Security Concerns

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:10/20/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss point of sale systems and the security vulnerabilities that every business, or consumer, should be aware of.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
News: Google Launches YouTube Video Blocking Solution
News: Schwarzenegger Says "Hasta La Vista" to Bill on Data Breach Costs.
Segment 2
Point of Sale Systems (POS) - What's the Problem Anyway?
Cardholder agreements & general security practices.
POS Systems are still relatively insecure.
Network Ecosystem Approved Website: Maps.Google.com
Segment 3
Point of Sale Systems (POS) - Key questions to ask, when you are evaluating POS systems.
Breach of the Week: Commerce Bank Hacked, Says Damage Limited
Segment 4
Important questions for vendors to ask themselves, about their POS systems.
The Bottom Line

Episode 28: Master Detection Systems - Physical Security Technology for Your Company

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:10/13/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve are joined in the studio by Gordon Nelson, the President of Master Detection Systems - a security solutions company. Gordon discusses the services that Master Detection Systems provides, and the way that MDS applies the latest in video technology to help keep their clients secure.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Business Technology News
Segment 2
What is Master Detection Systems, LLC and what does the company do?
Gordon Nelson's background in the security industry and with Master Detection Systems.
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.gotomeeting.com
Segment 3
Master Detection Systems' services and solutions
Segment 4
The bottom line impact of a professional security solution.
Show wrapup

Episode 27: Professional Websites

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:10/6/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

In this episode of the Network Ecosystem Radio Show: Preston and Steve discuss the "ins and outs" of Professional Websites, and specifically why your business needs a professionally done website.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
ByDesign, SAP Introduces On-Demand Business
Excel 2007 Flunks Some Math Problems
Segment 2
Why does my business need a professionally done website?
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.dreamstime.com
Segment 3
Types of Websites
Static Websites: Pros & Cons
Dynamic Websites: Pros & Cons
Breach of the Week: Former NetApp exec charged with embezzling $90k
Segment 4
Unique Website Ideas
Key Points to Consider Before You Start Your Next Website

Episode 26: Robots in Business & Anti-Spyware Concerns

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:9/22/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve look at the future with a dicussion about what role robots might play in your business. They also discuss how government could be affecting your anti-spyware software.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
Best Buy & Circuit City Push Unnecessary Recovery Discs.
Researchers Spot Rootkits on More Sony Products.
Segment 2
Business Technology Future - What role do robots have in your business?
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.basecamphq.com
Segment 3
Anti-Spyware Software Concerns - The role that government is playing in your anti-spyware software.
Breach of the Week - Ohio Government Breach Much Larger Than Previously Thought.

Episode 25: Network Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:9/15/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss the merits of regular network security scanning, and penetration testing.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Expert Finds "Stupid" Vulnerabilities in Oracle 11g.
Hard Drive Containing Arkansas Dem. Party Info Sold on eBay.
Segment 2
What is Network Vulnerability Scanning?
What are the benefits?
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.grandcentral.com
Segment 3
Who needs network vulnerability scans?
What should I look for in a provider?
What are the costs versus benefits?
Where can I find a provider?
Breach of the week.
Segment 4
What is Penetration Testing?
Who should be performing penetration testing?
White Hat Hackers versus 3rd-Party Security Companies
The Bottom Line

Episode 24: Outsourcing Business Models and Vendor Assessments

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:9/8/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss mutually beneficial outsourcing business models, and how Vendor Assessments fit into any outsourcing endeavor.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show
CERT Warns of Dangerous QuickBooks Vulnerability
Free Gift Offers Used as Phishing Attacks
Segment 2
What is Outsourcing?
Mutually Beneficial Outsourcing
Breach of the Week
Segment 3
What is Vendor Auditing?
Vendor Audits Can Keep You in Business
Network Ecosystem Approved Website - www.linkedin.com
Segment 4
What is Vendor Auditing?
Vendor Assessments Help With Compliance
The Bottom Line

Episode 23: Business Tech Tools and Concepts

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston is back in the studio after being gone last week. Discussion topics include: America's Hackable Backbone - How energy and manufacturing plants are becoming aware of the need to increase security around their control systems, Thin Clients - Desktop computers in the palm of your hand, Google - How the company went from nothing to being a major technology player in less than 10 years, and Startech's new garbage eater.

Segment 1
Introduction - What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
News Article 1 - America's Hackable Backbone
News Article 2 - New Startup Powers Wifi Using the Sun
Segment 2
What is an "ASP"? (Application Service Provider)
Thin Clients - Desktop Computing Power Through Virtual Desktops
Pano - www.panologic.com
WYSE - www.wyse.com
Segment 3
Google - From Nothing Startup to Major Global Player
Business Productivity Tool You Should Check Out - www.Jott.com
Segment 4
Startech's Garbage Eater - Will Startech be able to eliminate your company's garbage completely?
Desktop Factory - 3d Printing for Business or Home

Episode 22: Business Technology in the News #2

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:8/25/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Steve Burke

CO-Host:Michael Hendricks

Steve Burke fills in for Preston this week. Steve and Michael Hendricks discuss business technology news stories and the relevancy that this news has to your business!

Segment 1
Introduction
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
News Articles
Best Buy Giveaway - Send Your Business Technology Stories to "story at itradioshow dot com"
Segment 2
More Business Technology Stories & Discussion
Best Buy Giveaway - Send Your Business Technology Stories to "story at itradioshow dot com"
Segment 3
More Business Technology Stories & Discussion
Best Buy Giveaway - Send Your Business Technology Stories to "story at itradioshow dot com"

Episode 21: Business Productivity Tools

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:8/18/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss some of the different Business Productivity Tools available. From copycenters to using multiple monitors, these technology tools will streamline your business, and reduce costs.

Segment 1
Show Introduction: What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Business Technology News
Segment 2
Reduce Paper: Scan and digitally store non-critical files
Document Centers: Enterprise scanning, printing, copying from one machine
Segment 3
Central File Storage & Sharing
BestBuy Card Giveaway - Email story@itradioshow.com with your business technology stories.
Central Company Collaboration & Communications
Segment 4
Centralized Customer Database
Wireless Headsets for Desk Phones
Multiple Monitors for Computers
BestBuy Card Giveaway - Email story@itradioshow.com with your business technology stories.

Episode 20: Shared, Managed Dedicated, and Colocated Server Environments

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:8/11/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Using a shared, managed dedicated, or colocated hosting solution in combination with a good disaster avoidance and backup strategy, will help ensure your business' continuity.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show
Business Technology News
Segment 2
Quick Hosting Environment Overview
What is Shared Server Hosting?
Shared Server Hosting Pros
Shared Server Hosting Cons
Virtualization in Shared Server Environments
Segment 3
What is Managed Dedicated Server Hosting?
Managed Dedicated Server Hosting Pros
Managed Dedicated Server Hosting Cons
Segment 4
What is Colocation?
Colocation Pros
Colocation Cons

Episode 19: Remote Access Solutions

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:8/4/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

The bottom line is, businesses can no longer afford to allow unmonitored, insecure, remote access to their networks and PCs. I recommend that you take the time to ensure that your company's remote access policies, procedures, and solutions actually protect your company's data - as opposed to just giving you a false sense of security.

Segment 1
Topic Overview
Business Technology News
Web browser attack skirts corporate firewall
Frankly Speaking: What, IT Worry?
Segment 2
Two-Factor Authentication
Business Class Remote Access Solutions
Reasons remote access might be needed
Typical Remote Access Solutions
Segment 3
Typical Remote Access Solutions (Continued)
Terminal Services
Citrix
VPN
Segment 4
Business Network Exchange (BNX)
What Is It
How is it different than other Remote Access Solutions?
Network Ecosystem Best-Of-Breed Vendors

Episode 18: Business Technology in the News

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:7/28/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Normally we go right to some news articles before our topic. However, today we are going to take the entire show and discuss recent news articles, and how these events might affect your company's bottom line.

Segment 1
Click Fraud Goes Virual - Forbes.com
Pay Per Click advertisers victim of fraud.
Study of 4,000 different companies shows increase in fraud.
Segment 2
Blackout on the Web - Forbes.com
San Francisco based Data Center, 365 Main Suffers Power Outage
Outage lasted for more than 1 hour.
Segment 3
All's Fair in Love and Warcraft - Forbes.com
Online gamers hack servers to create money.
Online game's virtual economy's GDP exceeds that of some countries.
Client based architechures are proving prone to hacking and tampering.
Segment 4
Classified U.S. military info, corporate data available over P2P
Millions of documents, both private and corporate are available on peer to peer networks.
Documents included the Pentagons enture secret backbone network infrastructure diagram, complete with IP addresses.
One person testifying to congress was able to obtain over 200 top secret documents in less than an hour.
Documents were originals, not fascimilies or copies.
Wrap up and final words.

Episode 17: Physical and Digital Best Practices

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:7/21/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

We will be discussing physical and digital security best practices today. For those of you who listen to this show regularly, these two topics go hand in hand with the show we had on Logical security, 3 weeks ago.

Segment 1
What IS the Network Ecosystem Radio show?
Business Technology News
Feds scramble to meet data breach deadline - From CNET News.com
Dumpster-diving for e-data - From Computer World
Segment 2
What do we mean by physical security?
Physical Security Quick Facts
What do we mean by Digital security?
Digital Security Quick Facts
Segment 3
Top Reasons to Pay Attention to Physical Security
Examples Where Physical Security is Beneficial
Physical Security Key Areas
Segment 4
Reasons to Pay Attention to Digital Security
Examples Where Digital Security is Beneficial
Digital Security Key Areas

Episode 16: Workflow Automation & Business Application Integration

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:7/14/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve discuss IT-based workflow automation in business, and why your business should invest in automation tools and systems. Also discussed was the concept of business applications that integrate into every facet of a business.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show
Why do we need another Technology Radio Show
Introduction of Topic
Business Technology News
Segment 2
What is workflow?
What is workflow automation?
Examples of typical business workflow theories
Types of businesses utilizing heavy workflow automation
Segment 3
Do you have to be a manufacturing-based company with an assembly line to benefit from workflow automation?
Types of tasks that can be automated through the use of IT systems.
Types of methods used to automate tasks.
Out of the Box Software
Custom Applications
Workflow Automation Toolkit
Segment 4
Out of the box software pros
Out of the box software cons
Out of the box software examples
Custom application pros
Custom application cons
Workflow automation toolkit pros
Workflow automation toolkit cons
Segment 5
Business application integration really stems from the "Workflow Automation Toolkit" concept.
Workflow automation toolkit examples, pros, and cons.

Episode 15: Virtual & Redundant IT Infrastructure

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:7/7/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

What is virtual IT infrastructure, and how can it be used to lower a company's bottom line and increase reliability. Also discussed is the concept of having truly redundant IT systems.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show.
Why do we need another Technology Radio Show
Introduction of Topic
Business Technology News
Segment 2
What is server virtualization or virtual infrastructure?
The three models of server virtualization
Virtual Machine Model
ParaVirtual Machine Model
OS Level Virtualization
Segment 3
Server virtualization pros
Server virtualization cons
Segment 4
Storage virtualization: What is it?
Storage virtualization pros
Storage virtualization cons
Segment 5
The concept of IT infrastructure redundancy
Systems that should be redundant in your organization
Geographic redundancy

Episode 14: Logical Security Policies, Procedures, And Best Practices

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:6/30/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

What is Logical Security, and why is it important. This episode covers examples of Logical Security, best practices for logical security, and examples of why Logical Security is important to your business.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show.
Why do we need another Technology Radio Show
Introduction of Topic
Business Technology News
Segment 2
What does the term "Logical Security" mean?
Logical security consists of safeguards for an organization's systems and physical building.
Examples where Logical Security could be considered important
Segment 3
User IDs / Logins / Unique Personal Identifiers
Why is this a key component of Logical Security?
What are some things typically used as personal identifiers, and what are some pros and cons of each?
What is Authentication?
What are some of the methods of authentication?
What role does a good authentication strategy play in a company's Logical Security Plan?
Segment 4
Logical Security Planning
How should a company or organization go about planning their Logical Security?
The best practice is to follow our Information Assurance Life Cycle.
Segment 5
Logical Security Planning is part of a Network Ecosystem Threat & Risk Assessment
What does a Network Ecosystem Threat & Risk Assessment include?
What are some reasons why a company would have a Network Ecosystem Threat & Risk Assessment
Topic Wrap Up

Episode 13: Business Internet & Bandwidth

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:6/23/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Brad Botts and Dale McClung from Time Warner Cable Business Class are in the studio for a discussion about business class internet. The discussion centered around how Time Warner Cable Business Class can save your company time and money.

Segment 1
Intro: What is the Network Ecosystem Show
Today's Guests: Brad Botts and Dale McClung from Time Warner Cable Business Class
Business Technology News
Segment 2
Brad Botts and Dale McClung tell us a little about themselves and how they came to be working with Time Warner Cable Business Class.
How Time Warner Cable Business Class has solved client dilemmas.
Segment 3
Time Warner Cable Business Class - Background
Key differences between Time Warner Cable's business class service and its residential service.
Key differences between Time Warner Cable Business Class, and other business bandwidth providers or ISPs.
Types of support and response procedures and systems are in place to take care of customer issues.
Segment 4
Why did Time Warner Cable Business Class decide to locate a presence in the 1102 GRAND carrier hotel?
What are the direct benefits to companies located inside the 1102 GRAND building?
What are the direct benefits to companies located outside the building?
Dale & Brad share recommendations for bandwidth planning.
Other services or abilities that Time Warner Cable currently offers.
Segment 5
Time Warner Cable Business Class now offers Phone Service
Brad and Dale discuss the key differences between this and other phone services.
Discussion on the potential for this service to affect a company's bottom line.
Current promotions and discounts.

Episode 12: Business Technology Trends in 2007

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:6/9/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston Peine and Steve Burke discuss some of the technology trends happening in 2007, and how they might affect your business' bottom line.

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the "Network Ecosystem" show?
Business News
Segment 2
Disclaimer: We're only discussing gadgets as it pertains to business tech trends.
Invest in Corporate Security & Information Assurance
Targeted Outsourcing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Software Mashups & Software As A Service
Segment 3
Mobile Communication Platforms
Become Your Own Cellphone Provider
Mobile Computing: Laptops and Tablet PCs
Segment 4
Wireless Network Proliferation
Cellular Broadband Services
WiFi versus WiMax
Segment 5
Home and Office Automation
Server Virtualization
SuperComputers

Episode 11: The Information Assurance Lifecycle

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:6/2/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

The Information Assurance Lifecycle is the core foundation of Network Ecosystem's products and solutions. In this episode, Preston and Steve discuss the phases of the Information Assurance Lifecycle, and how it can work for your business.

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Business Technology News & Discussion
New Mac OS Vulnerability
Alternative Lighting Options
Segment 2
What is Information Assurance?
What is the Information Assurance Lifecycle?
What are the phases of the Information Assurance Lifecycle?
Segment 3
Describe the Information Assurance Lifecycle.
First Phase of the IA Lifecycle: Assessment
Second Phase of the IA Lifecycle: Planning
Segment 4
Describe the Information Assurance Lifecycle.
Third Phase of the IA Lifecycle: Implementation
Segment 5
Describe the Information Assurance Lifecycle
Fifth phase of the IA Lifecycle: Revision
Sixth phase of the IA lifecycle: Repeat
Information Assurance is an ongoing process

Episode 10: Information Assurance Assessment and Monitoring

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:5/26/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke, Michael Hendricks

Assessment and Monitoring is the first phase of the Information Assurance Lifecycle. Preston, Steve, and Michael explore the details of this phase.

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Business Technology News & Discussion
Research in Motion Blackberry Outage
WiFi Man in the Middle Attacks in Airports.
Segment 2
Components of Information Assurance Monitoring
What should you be monitoring?
What should executives know about monitoring?
How to assess actionable items.
Segment 3
Creating a Base Line.
Reducing False Positives.
Internal Monitoring vs. External Monitoring
What should be monitored?
Are your backups being monitored?
Do you have human monitoring in place?
Segment 4
What is Application Monitoring?
Advantages of SaaS (Software as a Service) in monitoring.
Security Monitoring.
Security Policies and Monitoring.
Review and Wrap Up.

Episode 9: Enterprise Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and Content Control Solutions

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:5/12/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Preston and Steve explain the ins and outs of Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and Email Content Control solutions. They explore the reasons to use these solutions, while giving some of the pros and cons of each type.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
Business technology news and discussion
Segment 2
What is a virus, and why is it such a big deal?
Types of Viruses
What is spam, and why is it such a big deal?
There are different types of spam
What is Email Control or Email Content Control?
Segment 3
Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and Email Content Control Solutions are key components of Information Assurance.
Benefits of Using Content Filtering
Benefits of Anti-Spam Solutions
Benefits of Anti-Virus Solutions
Segment 4
What are some of the Solution Providers?
Email Anti-Spam Solutions: Pros & Cons
Email Anti-Virus Solutions: Pros & Cons
Content Control Solutions: Pros & Cons

Episode 8: Securing Your Network

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:5/5/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke, Michael Hendricks

In this show, Preston sheds new light on the concept of Network Security. Reasons why your business needs to take network security seriously are discussed. The Information Assurance lifecycle is applied to show network security best practices.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
Business Technology News & Discussion
Segment 2
Why even worry about Network Security?
Is there a difference between internal and external security?
What are some examples of bad network security?
Segment 3
What are some positive network security practices?
Segment 4
Network Security Steps - HAVE A PLAN!!!
Put together a network security plan, with auditable processes
Steps to a basic network security plan
Your employees don't need full access to everything

Episode 7: Technology Outsourcing

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:4/28/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

This show was live from Kaufmann Stadium (the home of the Royals baseball team) in Kansas City, MO. Preston and & Steve discuss the merits and pitfalls associated with Information Technology outsourcing.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Radio Show?
Business technology news and discussion
Segment 2
What do we mean by Information Technology (IT) Outsourcing?
Has the term "Outsourcing" become a dirty word?
Just because someone outsources part or all of their IT, does not mean they are sending work or jobs to another country.
Examples of companies who migh outsource - Generic & IT Related
Segment 3
Information Technology Outsourcing Pros
Information Technology Outsourcing Cons
Segment 4
Specific outsourced IT solutions and the reasons why a business would outsource these solutions.

Episode 6: Data Loss Prevention

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:4/21/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

How proper Data Loss Prevention strategies protect your business investment.

Segment 1
What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
Business Technology News & Discussion
Segment 2
Data Loss Prevention is EVERYTHING to your Business
Key component of Information Assurance
Commonly called Backup Strategy - Which doesn't quite cover it
Examples of poor backup strategies
Segment 3
Can you afford to ignore backup?
Backup Plan Best Practices
Segment 4
The 3 steps to Data Loss Prevention

Episode 5: Carrier Hotels

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:4/14/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Darren Bonawitz, Steve Burke

Guest host Darren Bonawitz, from 1102 GRAND LLC (www.1102grand.com) was on the show. We talked about carrier hotels, and specifically the 1102 Grand facility in Kansas City, MO.

Segment 1
Introduce the show - What is the Network Ecosystem Show?
Why another Technology show?
Brief Introduction of Darren Bonawitz and Co-Host
Segment 2
Full introduction of guest - Darren Bonawitz from 1102 GRAND LLC.
Introduction to 1102 GRAND
What IS a Carrier Hotel?
Segment 3
Why does a company look to locate themselves in a Carrier Hotel?
Why does a carrier want to be in a carrier hotel? Dont they own their own facility?
What are some of the companies that are in the building?
Services provided by 1102 GRAND
Segment 4
Are there any benefits to being in a carrier neutral facility?
Why did you decide to locate downtown?
Switch and Data just closed across the street, City Blocks are being Bulldozed and rebuilt like crazy. (ie the Sprint Center) What says that 1102 GRAND will be around?
Do you have any customers in your carrier hotel that have their own private datacenter locally?

Episode 4: Software as a Service (SaaS)

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:4/7/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke, Michael Hendricks

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the "Network Ecosystem" show?
Business News
Segment 2
Reasons for Software As A Service
Definition of Software As A Service (SAaS)
Key Characteristics of SaaS Software
Two Types of SaaS Providers
Segment 3
Small Office / Home Office Wireless Security Tips
Software As a Service Practical Locations
Segment 4
Types of Software As a Service Solutions

Episode 3: Company Communications

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:3/31/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke, Michael Hendricks

How technology solutions affect company communications, and your bottom line.

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the "Network Ecosystem" show?
Business Technology News
Segment 2
Topic introduction: What are some of the problems businesses face with regards to communications?
Segment 3
Communication Solutions: Pros & Cons

Episode 2: Disaster Recovery Planning

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:3/24/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke, Michael Hendricks

Disaster Recovery Planning

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the "Network Ecosystem" show?
Business News
Definition: Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Continuity Planning.
Why is Disaster Recovery Planning ImportantData Security Loss Statistics
Topic Introduction: Disaster Recovery Planning
Segment 2
Who should be involved?
Is Disaster Recovery Planning just for the Big Guys?
How to plan for a Disaster?
What Data is important?
Do you really need a comprehensive plan?
Segment 3
How to move forward.
Wrap up and Review

Episode 1: Information Assurance

Network Ecosystem Radio Show — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Date Aired:3/17/2007 12:00:00 AM

Host:Preston Peine

CO-Host:Steve Burke

Information Assurance

Segment 1
Introduction: What is the "Network Ecosystem" show?
Business News
Data Security Loss Statistics
Topic Introduction: Information Assurance
Segment 2
Introduction to Information Assurance
Definition of Information Assurance
Segment 3
Components of Information Assurance
Information of Availability
Information Integrity
Information Confidentiality
Segment 4
Information Assurance as it applies to Authentication
Auditing / Non-Repudiation
Wrap Up