Tips From The Top

Smart technology is intended to make our lives easier, more secure, and more comfortable. 

It also brings more digital connections, which means more points of access for potential hackers.

As integrators, a major service we provide our clients is that we prioritize our clients’ security above all else. We install, monitor, and safeguard technology that protects our clients’ physical homes and their information and privacy.

That’s why we’re paying attention to cybersecurity challenges that information security experts anticipate in the upcoming year. They see some serious trends gathering momentum as we launch into 2023, like new strains of malware and major policies posing threats to privacy. 

Fileless malware is one of the newest threats, say experts. Users don’t have to download any file for it to infect their systems. It finds its way into well-known, trusted apps and leaves no trace, making it undetectable by many common security tools.

On the legal side, the European Commission (EU) has forwarded a proposal to weaken encryption laws. It's an attempt to control online crimes, and while it’s a good idea, the actual application would mean that digital platforms scan every single sent message or file for suspicious content. The result is a less secure, less private internet, which makes it that much more susceptible to sophisticated malware.

Another major security threat to our clients comes for those working from home - their homes could become more vulnerable to hackers who would normally go after company networks. 

Clouds are also becoming more vulnerable to hackers. Since many companies and individuals store data on a cloud, thinking it’s safer than a local system, this makes clouds more appealing to sophisticated hackers. With inflation and a possible recession, many companies will be cutting their cybersecurity spending, making their companies and employees even more vulnerable to attacks.

We also know that all of this can sound ominous and overwhelming – which is why we take care of the worry for our clients. 

We only install products that best support our commitment to protecting your privacy. For example, Josh.ai, a natural voice smart home platform, only listens when it is called on. The company regards everything said in the house as private and never shares information with outside companies. The client retains complete control over their privacy settings. Savant, another of our favorite smart home platform companies, offers a variety of in-depth security coverage to make sure their national clients and individual home owners are well-protected and secure.

At Jackson Hole A/V, provide our clients with the best smart home technology – and we make sure that technology is protected today and for the long run. We stay up to date on existing and developing threats, and we keep a close eye to what's happening with the technology we install.

To learn more about how we can protect your security from hackers, call us at Jackson Hole AV. We’d love to discuss the possibilities.