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10 Takeaways from My Conversation with CISA and the NCSA on Ransomware

10 Takeaways from My Conversation with CISA and the NCSA on Ransomware

by Steve Kennen | Oct 19, 2021 | Business Continuity, Network Security

Last month, I participated in a panel discussion hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).  The topic of the day? Ransomware.  Domingo Rivera from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and I had a great conversation. And...
Your Backup Software Probably Isn’t Providing What You Need. Here’s How to Know…

Your Backup Software Probably Isn’t Providing What You Need. Here’s How to Know…

by Steve Kennen | Sep 7, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Network Security

Your backup software probably isn’t providing what you need.    I know that’s a strong statement.   But it’s rooted in reality.   Too many companies think that their data is safe because they’re using a backup tool. But their data is actually in peril, which...
“An Unprotected VPN Account”: The Achilles’ Heel of the Colonial Pipeline Fiasco

“An Unprotected VPN Account”: The Achilles’ Heel of the Colonial Pipeline Fiasco

by Steve Kennen | Jun 17, 2021 | Network Security | 1 comment

Why are North Carolina gas prices close to $3.00 a gallon as I release this blog?   Some might say it’s the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.   Fair enough.    But based on a recently published Newsweek story, I think we can answer that question even...
Recognizing Email Fraud (Pictures of Phishing Examples)

Recognizing Email Fraud (Pictures of Phishing Examples)

by Brad Link | May 14, 2021 | Network Security, Tech Tips | 1 comment

Phishing emails are as predictable as the sunrise.   If I received a dollar for every fraudulent message forwarded to our team, I’d have more cash than Bill Gates.   Joking aside, I don’t foresee attacks slowing down for the businesses we serve. According to the FBI,...
Don’t Let the Headlines Scare You. You Can Prevent Ransomware.

Don’t Let the Headlines Scare You. You Can Prevent Ransomware.

by Steve Kennen | Jan 26, 2021 | Managed IT, Network Security

Don’t let the headlines scare you.   You can prevent ransomware.   Maybe you’ve watched the NC State Bar and different firms land in the news. Maybe your firm has suffered from a ransomware attack. But whatever your experience, please know that your data isn’t doomed...
LastPass Tips: How to Effectively Use Our Favorite Password Management Tool

LastPass Tips: How to Effectively Use Our Favorite Password Management Tool

by Chuck Cannon | Nov 23, 2020 | Network Security, Tech Tips

Coming up with secure and unique passwords for all your online services is no easy task. Keeping these passwords organized is an even taller order.   LastPass is a powerful way to consolidate that pile of sticky notes, unsecure Excel files, and hard-to-remember...
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