Secure Configuration Management: Hardening Systems and Applications

Hardware, operating systems, software and apps, and third-party platforms are all components of your IT infrastructure, including its operating procedures and settings. Misconfiguration of these components can have ripple effects across an entire network, so investing time and effort into configuration management is critical. Here, we cover secure configuration management and why it’s essential for… Read More

Security, Integrity, and SaaS Solutions

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is, for better or worse, the model of modern software distribution and use. There are many benefits to this arrangement, but there are also significant security issues. Unfortunately, these security issues are ever-evolving and target almost every managed service provider on the market.  This article touches on some foundational realities, challenges, and considerations… Read More

What Are the Biggest Challenges to Cybersecurity in 2023?

As we navigate through 2023, the digital frontier continues to expand, bringing forth numerous novel opportunities and, regrettably, a myriad of cybersecurity threats. These cyber threats are not simply an IT concern; they have profound implications for business continuity, customer trust, and national security.  Understanding these risks and their evolution is the first step in… Read More

The Role of Compliance in Operational Resiliency

“Resiliency” is a word that gets thrown around a lot by professionals interested in the continuity of business in times of disruption. The fact is that depending on the industry and business model, resiliency is more akin to a science than anything else. Professionals measure things like logistics, statistics, risk and operational effectiveness to balance… Read More

SolarWinds and SUNBURST: The Technical Risks of State-Sponsored Terrorism

The news cycle for anyone connected with cybersecurity has been dominated by information regarding the SolarWinds hack. This breach, starting with a single cloud and security provider, has now become a national emergency as more and more private institutions have become infected with potentially dangerous results. As this situation unfolds, we wanted to touch base… Read More

The Impact of Quantum Computing on Cybersecurity

In December 2020, Chinese researchers claimed to have developed the fastest quantum computer in the world. This computer, built using quantum particles and using light as a medium, can perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. What is currently the bleeding edge of computing and scientific research tends to become the norm at some point,… Read More

Managed Service Providers: What Security Solutions to Use and Offer

Cyber threats aren’t new, but hackers have increasingly turned their attacks on vulnerable managed service providers and their clients. With the data that managed service providers store for those clients, they are a treasure trove for attackers who would use that data to attack those clients, or the MSP itself, with malware and ransomware.