Fortinet Firmware Advisory
Christopher Souza | CEO Fortinet has released a security advisory regarding a recently identified vulnerability affecting certain Fortinet devices configured to use FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO). While this issue has received attention, it’s important to note that there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and Fortinet has already taken proactive mitigation steps to protect customers. What Fortinet Has Done To reduce potential exposure, Fortinet has taken proactive steps at…
How the Venezuela Operation Puts U.S. Cybersecurity at Higher Risk
Christopher Souza | CEO On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces conducted Operation Absolute Resolve to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas. According to cyber professionals and public statements from U.S. leaders, cyber tools were used in advance of the raid to disrupt Venezuelan power and communications infrastructure. President Trump indicated that the city’s lights were “largely turned off due to a certain expertise that we have,”…
Aerospace Manufacturer Achieves CMMC L2 with TSI’s Proven Compliance Approach
Christopher Souza | CEO TSI is proud to announce the successful CMMC Level 2 certification of a large aerospace manufacturer with 100+ users delivering advanced, mission-focused technical solutions to government and defense-adjacent customers. As the organization expanded its engagement within the federal marketplace, achieving CMMC compliance became a critical milestone to meet regulatory obligations and demonstrate trustworthiness in safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The client partnered with TSI to design, implement, and…
2025 TSI Annual Shopping Outreach
This holiday season, we’re reminded of the generosity and togetherness that make this special time of year so meaningful. It’s a chance to appreciate the people who make our lives a bit easier, a time for family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. But while many look forward to the holidays, the season can be quite difficult for those facing financial strain in a world where everything is getting more expensive. Even…
Safe Shopping Holiday Tips for 2025
Christopher Souza | CEO The first week of December has come to a close and the holidays are rolling in fast. Shopping online means sharing a lot pf personal details including your name, address, email, phone number, and payment information that are all what cybercriminals have on their wish list. Plus, when you apply for loyalty programs or store credit cards, some companies can even store your social security number.…
Detecting Cyber Threats with Indicators of Compromise
Christopher Souza | CEO As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency, detecting intrusions early is critical. One of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal is the ability to recognize and act on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), which are signs that an attacker has breached or is actively attacking your environment. What Exactly Are IOCs? IOCs are digital artifacts or traces left behind when an adversary…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
