Darren shares his story on how we went from a break/fix IT guy to speaking at Harvard.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/themspshow/2018/01/26/the-story-of-one-canadian-msps-road-to-harvard
Darren shares his story on how we went from a break/fix IT guy to speaking at Harvard.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/themspshow/2018/01/26/the-story-of-one-canadian-msps-road-to-harvard
LANGLEY, BC – September 21st, 2017 – The team of IT innovators from Coleman Technologies is thrilled to announce that they have been named as finalists by Computer Dealer News (CDN) for the 2017 CDN Channel Elite Awards. The annual CDN Channel Elite Awards recognizes leading Canadian IT solution providers that demonstrate fearless innovation, leadership and a commitment to creating business value for customers.
The annual CDN Channel Elite Awards strives to recognize Canadian IT MSPs who are changing the game for clients and competitors alike. Finalists are chosen based on their creative innovation, commitment to customer service and improved sales, revenue and efficiency margins. Ultimately, those solutions providers who possess the “x-factor” – namely those who go above and beyond in their service delivery – are recognized as winners in a variety of categories.
As a nominated finalist, Coleman Technologies has been invited to the 2017 CDN Channel Elite Awards Gala, which will be held at the Paramount Conference & Event Venue in Woodbridge, Ontario on September 27th. The event will recognize Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each category and will feature opportunities for reception and networking before and after the awards ceremony. For full details on CDN’s exclusive awards ceremony, please visit: www.computerdealernews.com/channel-elite-awards.
“This nomination is a huge honour for our entire team,” says Darren Coleman, Founder & CEO of Coleman Technologies. “A leading priority for us is to stay up to date on the very latest IT innovations and custom-tailoring them to suit our clients’ needs. The more connected we are to IT trends and challenges, the better we can develop modern and strategic IT infrastructure solutions for every client we work with.”
“We’re committed to being the IT partner that clients trust to be ahead of the game,” continues Coleman. “This is what allows us to provide a premium IT service and support experience to our clients. To be recognized for this commitment is an incredible honor.”
Listen to Darren Coleman's interview with Tamara Patzer, the host of The Thought Leaders show and the creator of the Daily Success Network.
https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/darren-coleman-easy-prey-author-shares-insight-cyber-security/
The team of IT experts from Coleman Technologies is thrilled to announce that Founder, Darren Coleman’s professional insights will be featured in the latest publication to come out of the prestigious Harvard Business School. The collection of professional experiences is titled Thought Leaders: Business Expert Forum at Harvard Faculty Club, and Coleman is incredibly honoured to be featured among a variety of other accomplished professionals in this informative and dynamic publication.
In July, Coleman was an honoured guest and keynote speaker for the Business Expert Forum hosted by the Harvard Faculty Club. The event brought together a variety of international professionals, from countless industries for three days of networking, workshops and dynamic speaker sessions. Coleman gave an engaging talk on his entrepreneurial journey and the values he holds close in both his personal and professional endeavors. Since the event, the Harvard Faculty Club has compiled the very best insights offered to create a collection of almost 100 stories from some of the top thought leaders in the world.
The collection, Thought Leaders: Business Expert Forum at Harvard Faculty Club includes powerful, educating and motivating stories by speakers from all over the globe, including Singapore, China, Canada, Australia and Mexico, who traveled up to 50 hours just to speak the epic event. The collection seeks to inspire business professionals of all kinds by offering informative and compelling insights from the international entrepreneurial community. The entire collection is available for purchase on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.ca/Thought-Leaders-Business-Harvard-Faculty-ebook/dp/B073HBSHL1/.
“Being invited to speak at the Business Expert Forum was an honour in and of itself,” says Coleman Technologies Founder, Darren Coleman. “Furthermore, to be published alongside the successful and intelligent professionals featured in the Thought Leaders publication is an incredibly valued accomplishment not only for me, but for the entire Coleman Technologies Team.”
“At Coleman Technologies, we strive to continually develop and evolve our approach to business and client service,” continues Coleman. “Taking part in this incredible event through Harvard University and being able to share my personal and professional insights with the larger business community is a direct reflection of our commitment to growth and shared success. I am honoured to be featured in this publication and am eager to continue sharing my experiences with professionals around the world.”
Wondering how your business can take advantage of internationally recognized entrepreneurial leadership? Looking to get your hands on a copy of Darren’s insights from Thought Leaders? Contact the experts at Coleman Technologies right away at (604) 513-9428 or
The team of IT experts from Coleman Technologies is thrilled to announce that Founder, Darren Coleman is scheduled to speak at Harvard University for the Harvard Business School Business Expert Forum later this month. Coleman is incredibly honoured to not only be taking part in the event but for the opportunity to speak and share his business insights with attendees.
The Business Expert Forum will bring together a variety of international professionals, from countless industries for three days of networking, workshops and engaging keynote speakers. The forum is designed to bring together thought leaders and entrepreneurs of all kinds to engage with one another, collaborate and enrich the larger business community for the benefit of all professionals.
The Business Expert Forum will take place from July 28th through 30th at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge, MA. Coleman is the first speaker set for Friday, July 28th and his talk will offer insights into his journey as an entrepreneur and important milestones that helped him grow as a professional. He will also speak to attendees about how personal values like commitment, character and exceeding expectations are the fundamental tenants of his business philosophy.
“Being featured as a speaker for the Business Expert Forum at Harvard University is a huge honour,” says Coleman Technologies Founder, Darren Coleman. “I’m eager to take part in an event that is designed specifically to bring entrepreneurs together to learn, collaborate and better themselves professionally.”
“Connecting with other professionals to share experiences and expertise is a priority that I take very seriously,” continues Coleman. “Learning from the experiences of others and connecting with a variety of perspectives is crucial in the development of any professional. I am honoured to be sharing my experiences and am eager to learn as much as I can to enrich my own approach to business.”
Tired of lack-luster IT support and limited commitment from your technology partner? Are you searching for the above-and-beyond IT partnership that you deserve? Make the change and check out Coleman’s business values in action. Contact the experts at Coleman Technologies right away at (604) 513-9428 or
Applying Software Patches
It should be clear that software patches are designed to fix security problems and improve the functionality of the software, but some organizations simply don’t have time to implement them manually, or they simply don’t understand the purpose for them. Part of the problem is that sometimes the developers aren’t necessarily clear that patches are available, while other times those within your organization may not even know how to administer them. Regardless of the reason, there are usually problems on a network that will go unattended for extended periods of time.
Most hackers only want to take advantage of the issues they can detect. Thus, there could be countless threats out there designed to target countless unpatched vulnerabilities on your network that not even the hackers can know about. It makes sense for a hacker to use just one exploit to target a handful of vulnerabilities. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that all software that you use is updated and patched.
Additionally, your systems shouldn’t be running unused programs. The more software you have, the more ways hackers can take advantage of your organization’s network vulnerabilities. Moreover, you might even be wasting revenue on renewing software licenses that you don’t even need, so it’s best perform a network audit from time to time to get the worthless software off your infrastructure.
Dodging Social Engineering Attempts
Social engineering is broadly categorized as any method that takes advantage of unprepared users or those who are ignorant of solid network security practices. Examples include a phone call or email message claiming that the network has been breached by a foreign entity and that “tech support” needs to remote into the computer and resolve the issue. There are other, more subtle methods as well, such as targeted spear phishing attacks that go after specific users with personal information that convince them that the hacker is someone in authority.
These types of attacks vary in sophistication, but they can range anywhere from an employee receiving a message claiming that they’ve won a prize, to the intruder physically following your employees into the office and stealing sensitive data manually. In instances like these, a little bit of employee training can go a long way. Teach them to look for anything suspicious, and inform them that vigilance is incredibly important in the workplace.
These two security improvements barely scratch the surface of what your organization should be focusing on for network security. If you want to fully protect your business to the best of your ability, give us a call at (604) 513-9428.
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Darren Coleman Hits Amazon Best-Seller List With Easy Prey! Cybersecurity expert, author, and entrepreneur Darren Coleman recently hit two Amazon.com best-seller lists with the new book, Easy Prey!
Langley, British Columbia – September 30, 2016 – Darren Coleman has joined a select group of Cybersecurity experts from around the world, to co-write the book titled, Easy Prey: How to Protect Your Business from Data Breach, Cybercrime, & Employee Fraud. The book was published by TechnologyPress and released on August 18, 2016.
On the day of release, Easy Prey reached best-seller status in three Amazon.com categories – reaching as high as #1 in the category “Computers & Technology,” #3 in the “Computer Viruses” category, and #5 in the “Security & Encryption” category. Darren contributed a chapter titled “Small Business: A Cybercriminal’s Easiest Prey.”
TechnologyPress describes the book:
The term Easy Prey aptly describes those businesses exposed to the illegal, immoral and illicit industry known as Cybercrime. Unsuspecting and often unwary businesses and their personnel are often taken in as “easy prey” by cybergangsters. Cybercrime, which replaced cybervandalism, is growing quickly and more sophisticated daily. To counter the threats of cybercrime, the Celebrity Experts® in this book lead the way to secure their clients’ systems and data from vicious cyberattacks. With added government regulations for compliance and privacy, these experts are called upon to train and protect their clients from the online bandits that frequent the Internet, as well as to meet regulatory compliance standards. The need to secure business cyber-systems and to train personnel in cyber-security has become critical. Businesses of every size can no longer assume their computer operations are safe. Professionals – like the Celebrity Experts® in this book – are called in to ensure they don’t become Easy Prey for the cybercriminals, thereby protecting them from the unimaginable social and financial consequences they can bring.
After such a successful release, Coleman will be recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.
Click HERE to order a copy of Easy Prey: How to Protect Your Business from Data Breach, Cybercrime, & Employee Fraud.
A portion of the royalties earned from Easy Prey will be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
About Darren Coleman:
Darren Coleman is a passionate Information Technology Professional, Entrepreneur, and Technology Author based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Currently, he is the President and Certified IT Administrator for Coleman Technologies, which he founded in 1999.
Throughout the span of nearly two decades, Darren has acquired extensive expertise in the world of Information Technology and has directly worked with some of the top real estate franchises in the nation. As a Technical Specialist in a multitude of areas, his key fortes lie in Consulting, IT Management Services, Computer Security, and more.
Darren’s avid interest in technology has led to his extensive training and many certifications in areas such as Information Technology and Computer Support Specialist (ITCSS), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Datto Certified Advance Technician. He also possesses his CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network + qualifications and has completed extensive training in Linux Administration & Configuration.
When he isn’t immersed in his career, Darren enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors with family and friends. Most importantly, Darren enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with his lovely wife and children. He and his wife are the proud parents of three beautiful girls.
If you would like to reach Darren Coleman, you can do so using one of the methods below:
https://www.colemantechnologies.com/
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Local: (604) 513-9428 or Toll Free: 1-800-709-3665
About TechnologyPress:
TechnologyPress is a leading business and technology book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. TechnologyPress has published books alongside Robin Robins and other Cybersecurity experts.
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