Data Encryption Solutions

March 25th, 2012

Hard drive and data encryption is of vital importance to any business or individual who actively stores confidential and sensitive information about their business and customers.

PlanIT Computing offers a service that can encrypt the entire laptop or desktop computers without the need of starting fresh. Existing servers, computers and laptops can be encrypted whilst running and do not require a “fresh install” to implement the encryption. The technology used to perform the encryption process is of the highest standard and is currently one of the most secure options available on today’s market.

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Data Destruction Services

March 25th, 2012

When it comes to data removal, there are several products and services on the market to choose from.  Yet many of these products and services fail to thoroughly overwrite or destroy your data.

PlanIT Computing recognizes that clients have a need for ‘strict security’ when it comes to disposing of their old PC’s, Computer Systems, Servers and laptops.   Some computer hard-drives may have held valuable or confidential information and this data must not fall into the wrong hands.

 

Why is permanent data erasure necessary?

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IT Support Dublin

March 16th, 2012

PlanIT Computing provides IT Support, Services and Solutions to small and medium size businesses.

We strive to achieve this goal by constantly improving the value of our services and focusing on making our customers more efficient, productive  and satisfied with their technology investments.

We make IT easy for business.  We deliver innovative and cost effective solutions without the jargon.

And as one of Ireland’s more proactive IT Support and Managed Service companies you can be confident that we’ve got the skills and experience whatever your requirements.

For some we act as their outsourced IT department and for others, we are a trusted partner delivering key technology projects.  In a quickly changing environment we take the stress and complication out of managing your IT.  We are always available to provide advice and solve issues as they arise, but most importantly, we proactively work with you to avoid problems in the first place.

Like you, we are experts at what we do. We provide experienced, cost effective and professional IT support so you can focus on what you do best.

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Cyber Security – First line of Defence – Passwords

March 9th, 2012

Why do you need to use a strong password?

Think about the number of personal identification numbers (PINs), passwords, or passphrases you use every day: getting money from the ATM or using your debit card in a store, logging on to your computer or email, signing in to an online bank account or shopping cart.. the list keeps growing. Keeping track of all of the number, letter, and word combinations may be frustrating at times, and maybe you’ve wondered if all of the fuss is worth it. After all, what attacker cares about your personal email account, right? Or why would someone bother with your practically empty bank account when there are others with much more money?

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Pay for your parking by text with parkbytext

February 16th, 2012

There is nothing worse than arriving to a car park or venue and having no coins to pay for parking.

Thankfully, technology has brought us convenience by enabling us to pay and park via our mobile phones via parkbytext.

We’ve been using the parkbytext service for the last 6 months – it’s quick and efficient requiring only the use of our mobile phone.  Who doesn’t have a mobile phone these days?

In comparison to the alternative options on the market – parkingtag etc – parkbytext is the most convenient of the bunch from our experience.

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List of outgoing SMTP servers used in Ireland

December 12th, 2011

Having issues sending email in Ireland from your wifi / broadband connection?  Make sure you’ve got the right SMTP settings.

Below is a list of smtp settings for the majority of ISP’s in Ireland:

Smart Telecom Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.mysmart.ie

Irish Broadband Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.irishbroadband.ie.

Eircom Outgoing SMTP Server
mail1.eircom.net OR mail2.eircom.net

Magnet Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.magnet.ie

NTL and UPC Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.upcmail.ie

Ice Broadband Outgoing SMTP Server
mail.icecomms.net

Vodafone Outgoing SMTP Server
mail.vodafone.ie

O2 Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.o2.ie

Clearwire Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.clearwire.ie / mail.clearwire.ie

Digiweb Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.digiweb.ie

Imagine Broadband Outgoing SMTP Server
mail.imagine.ie OR mail.gaelic.ie

Perlico Outgoing SMTP Server
mail.perlico.ie

3 Outgoing SMTP Server: Mobile broadband with 3 mobile Ireland
mail-relay.3ireland.ie

Gmail Outgoing SMTP Server
smtp.gmail.com (use authentication)
Use Authentication: Yes
Port for TLS/STARTTLS: 587
Port for SSL: 465

If you’re still having problems sending email from your office, business or home – call us now on 014852222

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Magnet blocking SMTP / Port 25 on Residential connections

December 12th, 2011

As per our earlier blog post about Magnet’s Simply Broadband – we forgot to mention that Magnet blocks TCP Port 25 outbound on it’s residential accounts.

Their solution is to change the SMTP server to theirs: smtp.magnet.ie

In some cases, this is not suitable.  You can try changing the outgoing port to 26 – some hosting companies, such as Spiralhosting, offer this facility.

The other solution is to use SSL SMTP – port 465.

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Setting up the Netopia 2247 for Magnet Simply Broadband

December 9th, 2011

One of our clients ordered the Simply Broadband package that Magnet has on offer roughly three  weeks ago.

It’s a 24mb package provided by Magnet for €40 a month, including line rental but lacks the feature to make phone calls over the line.

For more information on this package and it’s availability, free phone Magnet on 1800819500

To set the Netopia 2247 Wireless router up with Magnet, please follow the steps below:

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Black Friday – Web Hosting Offer for €349

November 24th, 2011

We have a fantastic offer for all our Facebook friends:

A four page brochure style website including:

  • Free domain name
  • Free hosting
  • Unlimited email addresses
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Search Engine  Submission
  • Google Maps Submission
  • Visitor Contact Form
  • Design / Graphics Provided
  • Landing, Home, About and Contact Page

Total Cost: €349 + VAT

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Predictable WPA keys for Cisco EPC 2425 routers issued by UPC

November 19th, 2011

 

UPC Cisco EPC 2425 Wireless Router

UPC Cisco EPC 2425 Wireless Router

 

The Cisco EPC 2425 routers supplied by UPC are vulnerable to an offline dictionary attack if the handshake is obtained by an attacker.

 

The WPA pass phrase has the following features:

 

  • Random
  • A to Z Uppercase only
  • 8 characters long
  • 208,827,064,576 possible combinations ( AAAAAAAA – ZZZZZZZZ ) 26^8

 

Due to the recent optimizations in cracking WPA-PSK handshakes with GPU cards, the above range ( AAAAAAAA to ZZZZZZZZ – 26^8 ) can be brute forced within 6 days at a rate of 400,000 keys per second.

 

We advise UPC  customers who are using the Cisco EPC 2425 routers to increase their WiFi security by changing their default pass phrase to a longer, more complex pass phrase.

 

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