Brian Scheewe

Brian Scheewe is CTO of Advanced Data & Network Solutions. He brings deep technical leadership to the company's work in managed IT, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure strategy, with a strong background in industry certifications and hands-on problem solving. Brian writes about practical IT operations, security, and the technical decisions that help businesses build more reliable systems.

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Insights and updates from the ADNS team.

Cybersecurity

Choose Wisely: What Smart Home Tech Should You Adopt and Avoid?

In the age of smart living, our homes are becoming increasingly intelligent. They’re designed to cater to our every need. Smart

New Technology

9 Smart Ways for Small Businesses to Incorporate Generative AI

There is no escaping the relentless march of AI. Software companies are rapidly incorporating it into many business tools. This includes tools

Microsoft

7 Helpful Features Rolled Out in the Fall Windows 11 Update

In a world where technology constantly evolves, Microsoft stands at the forefront. It continues to pioneer innovations. Innovations that transform how we

Cybersecurity

Why You Need to Understand "Secure by Design" Cybersecurity Practices

Cybersecurity has become a critical foundation upon which many aspects of business rely. Whether you’re a large enterprise or small business,

Microsoft

What Is Microsoft Sales Copilot & What Does It Do?

The use of AI-driven processes is exploding. Every time you turn around, software has gotten more intelligent. Harnessing the power of AI

Cybersecurity

Watch Out for Ransomware Pretending to Be a Windows Update!

Imagine you’re working away on your PC and see a Windows update prompt. Instead of ignoring it, you take action. After

Business

These 18 Sustainable Tech Habits Are a Win for Your Bottom Line

In today's world, sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a necessity. Businesses around the globe are

Cybersecurity

How to Keep Your Smart Home from Turning Against You

Smart homes have become a ubiquitous part of modern living. It doesn’t even seem unusual anymore to tell your refrigerator to

Cybersecurity

10 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes of Small Companies

Cybercriminals can launch very sophisticated attacks. But it’s often lax cybersecurity practices that enable most breaches. This is especially true when

Networking

Why do I need to maintain a firewall subscription?

You might think it strange to start an article about firewall subscriptions by first talking about cars, but I promise this is

Cybersecurity

Fortinet Security Advisory - Critical Authentication Bypass in FortiOS

Today Fortinet announced a critical authentication bypass in its FortiGate products that could lead to administrator access.  This vulnerability, CVE-2022-40684, has been

Security

Goodbye Antivirus, Hello EDR!

For as long as we can remember, having antivirus (AV) software installed and updated was an important aspect of a healthy cyber

Security

Link Lock Phishing Protection

91% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email.  Phishing remains the most common and successful way for hackers to get their