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Eaton & Associates Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Preparing for the Future of Cybersecurity

Eaton & Associates Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Preparing for the Future of Cybersecurity

 

Extensive cybersecurity audit certifies Eaton & Associates as a trusted IT services provider.

 

Eaton & Associates, a full-service IT company, is proud to announce the achievement of their SOC 2 Type II compliance certification. This significant milestone is their latest cybersecurity achievement and another testament to their unwavering commitment of safeguarding clients’ data and maintaining the highest standards of IT security.

The Eaton & Associates team has gone above and beyond in a comprehensive effort to enhance security protocols for every department from accounting and HR to engineering and sales. This collaborative endeavor was validated by Sensiba, LLP., a respected auditing firm, to ensure that all policies and practices meet rigorous security and confidentiality standards.

“Cybersecurity threats have changed the IT industry. Every IT services provider needs to be prepared. Achieving SOC 2 compliance is a significant milestone in our 35-year history, underscoring our commitment to cybersecurity and reinforcing the trust our clients place in us,” said John Eaton, CEO of Eaton & Associates.

This SOC 2 Type II official attestation not only validates the internal efforts of Eaton & Associates, but also provides clients of the seasoned IT-service provider with assurance that their data is protected by stringent, third-party verified measures.

With over 35 years of building trust in the IT industry, this added layer of confidence reinforces Eaton & Associates’ position as a leading technology partner, capable of adapting to changes in the industry and committed to excellence in every aspect of their operations.

About SOC 2 Cybersecurity

Standards Service Organization Control (SOC) is the industry gold-standard for securely managing customer data. It’s based on 5 key principles: security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Type II is the more comprehensive assessment, evaluating the effectiveness of organizational controls. To learn more about SOC cybersecurity visit AICPA.

About Eaton & Associates

Eaton & Associates is a leading IT services firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, supporting clients throughout the Western United States. Eaton & Associates provides comprehensive IT managed services, network engineering, server support, end-user workstation support, and cybersecurity solutions. With dedicated IT project management and ongoing support teams, Eaton & Associates delivers high-quality IT equipment and services that enhance productivity, secure sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide a high return on investment for clients. To learn more about Eaton & Associates services please visit eatonassoc.com.

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San Diego IT Services

Eaton & Associates is pleased to announce we are expanding into San Diego! We’re here to support your organization with world-class IT services.  Elevate-IT ® with E&A’s full suite of IT support, including cybersecurity, cloud management, network & server monitoring, remote access, system upgrades, vendor management, and much more! 

Explore some of our popular IT services below:  

 

Elevate-IT® Services: 

  • Server Monitoring: Physical & Virtual Servers 
  • Network Monitoring: Proactive Monitoring & Issue Remediation 
  • Workstation Management: Remote Access & Endpoint Protection 
  • Cloud Management: Single & Multi-Cloud Environments  
  • Cybersecurity: Penetration Testing & Security Strengthening  
  • System Upgrades: Migrations, Upgrades, & Technology Refreshes 

 

Organization We Support: 

  • SMBs and Emerging Enterprise Organizations 
  • Professional Services Organizations 
  • Public & Private Schools 
  • Local Governments 
  • Municipalities 
  • Law Enforcement Agencies (explore our DOJ-Approved IT Tools) 

 

Our experienced team is ready to support your IT infrastructure. Contact us today! 

 

Locations 

 

Oceanside     Carlsbad    Solana Beach    Encinitas    Escondido    San Marcos    Poway  

Rancho Santa Fe    Fairbanks Ranch    4S Ranch    Rancho Peñasquitos    Temecula     

Mira Mesa     Miramar    Carmel Valley    Sorrento Valley    Kearny Mesa     

Del Mar    Torrey Pines    La Jolla    University City    Clairemont     

Pacific Beach   Mission Beach    Ocean Beach    Point Loma   •      

Hillcrest    North Park    Downtown San Diego    Coronado     

Mission Valley    El Cajon    Santee    Chula Vista 

Dedrone Launches Next Generation of Machine-Learning Software to Counter Malicious Drones

 Dedrone Launches Next Generation of Machine-Learning Software to Counter Malicious Drones

Dedrone releases major software upgrade, building on the success of the Dedrone platform to protect airspace from all drone threats SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2017 – Dedrone, the leaders in airspace security and developers of the first drone detection software platform, today announced their next-generation software upgrade, DroneTracker 3. DroneTracker is the industry’s first airspace security solution that includes automated summary reporting for instant diagnosis of drone airspace activity. DroneTracker 3 brings significant enhancements for customers including:

  • Automated summary reporting, enabling security personnel to instantaneously assess and analyze drone threats
  • Enterprise-grade security and management, allowing for multi-user management and seamless integration into existing security programs
  • Increased simplification of the platform setup, creating an intuitive and quick-to-deploy system

Together, these updates and improvements make the Dedrone solution the most reliable and accurate platform for drone detection and classification. “Dedrone is constantly innovating ahead of the market to provide customers with the most accurate and timely drone detection reporting. This is why they have been able to maintain a wide margin as the leader in airspace security providers,” shares John Chambers, Dedrone investor and Executive Chairman of Cisco. “The release of Drone Tracker 3 is a testament to the incredible pace at which Dedrone is advancing the industry.” Dedrone’s software is a machine learning network using information from a proprietary database, DroneDNA. DroneTracker gathers intelligence from various sensors, including radio frequency and Wi-Fi scanners, microphones, and cameras, DroneTracker 3 can detect drones over a mile away from a protected site and determines the communications protocol of the drone, its flight path, and the location of the pilot. Once a drone is detected, the software alerts security personnel and can be integrated to deploy a passive security measure or defeat technology. “Ultimately, DroneTracker 3 identifies how many drones are in an organization’s airspace, a question which was nearly impossible to answer prior to the launch of DroneTracker,” shares Joerg Lamprecht, CEO, and co-founder of Dedrone. “Our global customer base is growing every day, as are drone threats across every industry we work with. With this in mind, we’ve added significant enhancements to make DroneTracker an even better fit for enterprise environments, to ensure they understand the risks to their airspace and prevent drone interruptions and threats.”  Additional highlights of DroneTracker 3: Automated summary reporting: DroneTracker is the industry’s first airspace security solution that includes automated summary reporting right out of the box. Improved detection and reliability: Drone detection accuracy and reliability have been significantly improved for Dedrone RF Sensors and 3rd-party video cameras. New and upgraded algorithms deliver:

  • Improved drone detection accuracy compared to previous versions
  • Reduction of false-positive detections by over 99%
  • Increased drone tracking range for video cameras
  • Improved tracking and pre-detection of hovering, fast, and small drones

Enterprise-grade security and management: Enterprise customers require solutions that meet security standards, integrate with existing procedures, and enable multi-user management at scale. DroneTracker 3 provides the following:

  • End-to-end encryption of communication between sensors and software
  • Role-based access control and administration
  • Complete changelog with audit trail
  • Visibility into license information and inventory

Enhanced ease-of-use: Keeping the user in mind, the Dedrone team has put considerable effort into making the platform as intuitive and user-friendly as possible. In this release Dedrone has added:

  • Flexible map modes including static, fixed-coordinate, or live, with support for street, satellite, and hybrid modes
  • New alert organization, including alert filtering, improved page navigation, and configuration of notifications
  • A new RF Sensor recording view
  • New, simplified software installation and upgrade procedures

For more information on DroneTracker 3, visit here. About Dedrone Dedrone is the market and technology leader in airspace security. The Dedrone platform combines hardware sensors and machine-learning software, providing early warning, classification, and mitigation against all drone threats. Based in San Francisco, Dedrone was founded in 2014 and is backed by investors including Felicis Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and John Chambers, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Cisco Systems.

 

Eaton Monthly Vendor Webinar Series

Eaton & Associates is dedicated to curating and collaborating with the best technology vendors that are proven and bring value to your organization. Often, there’s no time to review the numerous technologies out there effectively but that’s where Eaton has you covered. As your trusted IT advisor, we’re highlighting a shortlist of vendors by hosting monthly webinars demonstrating their technologies and the business solutions they provide.

Eaton & Associates Launches Drone Security Solution

Eaton & Associates launches a full-service drone security solution for businesses seeking protection from drone attacks and security breaches.

Planning for IoT and Impact to Your Campus

Is Your Campus Network Ready For The First Day Of School?

The first day of school is fast approaching, and a barrage of students, staff, and guests are gearing up to connect to your campus LAN. The growing number of connected devices we rely on daily has a direct impact on the security and management of your network… Are you prepared? (more…)

U.S. Businesses Operating in EU Must Address Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation

The following overview highlights the main considerations from Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | San Francisco Bay Area IT Companies

San Mateo County and Eaton & Associates IT Company Helping Create Smart Cities

San Francisco Bay Area IT Company Working to Plan for Smarter Infrastructure

Smart Cities are coming to your neighborhood and Eaton & Associates – a leading Enterprise IT Service Provider – is helping local governments move this trend forward in the San Francisco Bay Area. Eaton & Associates IT company in partnership with San Mateo County and cities within are laying the groundwork to connect each municipality with a dedicated Shared Fiber Network (SFN) which will be the driving force facilitating local governments building Smart Cities. In partnership with San Mateo County, Eaton & Associates is playing a pivotal role as an IT consultant planning the technology architecture, design, and implementation.

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Eaton & Associates Partners With Aptonomy for Drone Security Demonstration

Eaton & Associates and Aptonomy, held a live Drone Security Demonstration where guests saw the most advanced Bay Area drone technology solutions.

Congratulations to Jon Walton, Honoree for Bay Area CIO of Year Award 2017

Eaton & Associates attended the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times Annual Bay Area CIO Awards at the Weston Hotel in Burlingame last week.  It was a great event and exciting to see how local CIO’s are paving the way to further integrate technology in more practical and efficient ways for their organizations.  The Bay Area is immensely populated with talented thought leaders and this event clearly illustrated the home-grown innovation coming from our community.

As a longtime partner with San Mateo County, Eaton & Associates would like to congratulate Jon Walton, (CIO of San Mateo County) for receiving one of the CIO awards along with a handful of recipients.  Collaborating with San Mateo County’s IT vision is something our organization is honored to be a part of and seeing our partners recognized for their achievements for helping their community, is certainly something to celebrate.

Congratulations to the honorees and thank you to the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Times for hosting a great event.