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How to Respond to a Security Breach: A Senior Network Engineer Explains

How to Respond to a Security Breach: A Senior Network Engineer Explains

by Brad Link | Dec 1, 2021 | Network Security

From the recent Robinhood incident to the Colonial Pipeline disaster, security compromises happen.   Even with cybersecurity measures, your business can still experience loss. (For an example of what I’m talking about, read what happened to our client here.)   Are...
What to Do after a Cyberattack: A Panel Discussion on Cyber Insurance and Incident Response

What to Do after a Cyberattack: A Panel Discussion on Cyber Insurance and Incident Response

by Stephen Kennen | Nov 4, 2021 | Business Continuity, Network Security

“Should my business purchase cyber insurance?”  “If I have cyber insurance, what should I do after a breach?” “What’s the role of my IT provider after an incident?” If you have questions like these, be sure to watch...
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 Stephen 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 Stephen 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 Stephen 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,...
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