TSI Advisory: Protecting Your Network After the SonicWall Cloud Breach
Christopher Souza | CEO When your firewall vendor’s own cloud infrastructure is compromised, the risk extends directly to your network perimeter. That is exactly what many organizations are facing following the September 2025 breach of SonicWall’s MySonicWall cloud backup service. Backups of complete firewall configurations, including credentials, network rules, and other critical backup details were accessed during an attack on SonicWall’s internal systems. Technical Support International (TSI) detected signs of…
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New SonicWall SSL-VPN Threat: How to Respond and Stay Protected
Christopher Souza | CEO When it comes to cybersecurity, few things are more alarming than the discovery of a potential zero-day vulnerability in widely used infrastructure. That’s exactly the concern facing Gen 7 firewalls with SSL-VPN; SMA 100 series. Technical Support International (TSI) has learned of a flaw that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to certain SonicWall services and even bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). While SonicWall has not…
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Ready or Not! CMMC Phase 1 Starts November 10: Here’s What to Do
Christopher Souza | CEO The Department of Defense (DoD) has made it official! The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rollout is no longer coming soon… it’s here. With the final rule published in the Federal Register, the long-anticipated compliance mandate has entered its first formal phase. According to the rule, CMMC Phase 1 will begin November 10, 2025, and every defense contractor and subcontractor in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)…
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CMMC Rulemaking Update: How 48 CFR Will Reshape the DoD Contracting Game
Christopher Souza | CEO If you’re a defense contractor or just part of the complex network of suppliers supporting the Department of Defense, July 22, 2025, marks a turning point. On this date, the DoD submitted the final 48 CFR CMMC rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for its last round of regulatory review. This isn’t just a bureaucratic box-checking exercise. It’s the last stop before…
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Ransomware Hits SonicWall Firewalls: Gen-7 SSLVPN Exploits and How to Mitigate
Christopher Souza | CEO Over the past several days, cybersecurity researchers like our trusted partners at Arctic Wolf Security, have identified a sharp rise in targeted cyberattacks against SonicWall Gen 7 firewalls with SSLVPN enabled. These attacks aren’t just speculative, but active, coordinated campaigns that have already resulted in ransomware deployments across multiple organizations. SonicWall has confirmed that this activity is linked to the Akira ransomware group. This is a…
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TSI Day 2025!
Christopher Souza | CEO We recently celebrated TSI Day 2025, a special time to recognize the incredible people behind everything we do. This year, we marked several meaningful employee milestones and took a moment to reflect on the dedication and achievements that power our mission. The day was filled with great food, laughter, shared memories, and mutual respect. We’re proud of our team and grateful for their continued commitment to…
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Critical Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability: Act Now or Risk Compromise
Christopher Souza | CEO In today’s high-stakes digital world, staying on top of cybersecurity threats is a vital part of your business’ everyday operations. It’s survival of the fittest. Over the weekend, a dangerous vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server came under active exploitation, compromising at least 29 organizations already. But that number is climbing. If you’re still running on-premises SharePoint servers, this is not a drill. Here’s what’s happening, who’s…
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TSI Employee Spotlight: Brice Giblin
Brice Giblin is one of TSI’s Security & Recovery Engineers and we’re happy to be featuring him in this month’s Employee Spotlight! He’s been on the team for just over a year and is making waves through the industry. A true technologist at heart, Brice is constantly expanding his knowledge and sharpening his skills to pave the way for a safer and more secure path in cybersecurity. 1. Tell us…
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Is Managed IT the Key to Easier CMMC Compliance?
Christopher Souza | CEO With the 48 CFR rule expected to go into effect this fall, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will no longer be “nice to have,” but instead be a mandatory requirement for all organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), whether you’re bidding on contracts or looking to retain existing ones. Over the last 20 years, the business environment has changed dramatically. Cyber threats have evolved…
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Navigating the Windows 10 Sunset: Time to Prepare for the October Deadline
Christopher Souza | CEO Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, devices still running Windows 10 will no longer receive vital security patches, feature updates, or technical support, leaving your entire organization vulnerable to exploits. Why Organizations Must Upgrade As the sun sets on Windows 10, businesses need to act. Here’s why upgrading to Windows 11 is critical: Enhanced Security After…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
