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TSI Employee Spotlight: Kathy Caroon
We’re extremely excited to welcome back Kathy Carron! Kathy is returning to TSI after about a year and a half break. During that time, she worked as a Salesforce CRM Administrator as well as an Account Manager. Kathy is from the Worcester area and has been in the IT industry for about 8 years. Kathy is looking forward to re-entering TSI and meeting her TSI clients! In the past, her…
ContinuedApple Users! New Vulnerabilities Being Exploited
In today’s digital age, where our lives are intertwined with technology, safeguarding our digital presence has become paramount. We’re here to raise the alarm regarding critical security vulnerabilities that have emerged within Apple products, vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited. Your devices and security are at stake, and it’s our responsibility to keep you informed and protected. On September 7, 2023, Apple released emergency security updates addressing two vulnerabilities CVE-2023-41064:…
ContinuedMicrosoft’s Important Update On MFA & SSPR Settings Change
Today we want to bring your attention to an important update from Microsoft regarding their authentication methods for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self Service Password Reset (SSPR). As technology continues to evolve, ensuring the security of your organization’s sensitive data becomes increasingly crucial. Microsoft has recently announced a strategic shift away from legacy authentication methods and is introducing a new, significantly more secure platform for authentication. This change is set…
ContinuedThe 5 Most Important Questions to Ask your SIEM Provider & When You Should Probably Re-Evaluate Your Current Solution
First Things First: What is a SIEM? A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution that collects and analyzes security data from multiple sources in real-time to detect and respond to security threats. It aggregates and correlates logs and alerts generated from different sources, such as network devices, servers, and applications, and uses machine learning algorithms to identify patterns of suspicious behavior or anomalies. SIEMs also provide…
ContinuedHAVE ITAR DATA AND CMMC REQUIREMENTS? READ THIS TODAY: MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE!
In the world of defense industry regulations, ITAR and CMMC are two important sets of regulatory requirements that many within the defense industrial base need to adhere to. Although both regulations are distinct and tailored to their respective purposes, many companies dealing with ITAR-controlled items or information will need to comply with CMMC requirements to do business with the DoD, which adds an additional layer of complexity- and potential costs-…
ContinuedStop Relying on NIST 800-171 Self-Assessments: 5 Reasons They’re (Probably) Wasting Your Time
As a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) with decades of cybersecurity experience, we have conducted countless assessments for organizations to help them address their compliance obligations and consistently notice that the vast majority of the organizations that have conducted self-assessments are strikingly off mark, leading to frustration, considerable time loss, and the unnecessary expenditure of valuable resources. While self-assessments may seem like a cost-effective way to evaluate compliance with the…
ContinuedEnclaves for NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC? Not So Fast: 5 Things To be Aware of When Considering an Enclave Solution
In your quest as a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor to tackle the intricate aspects of NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, you’ve likely been bombarded with a plethora of marketing claims promising swift, ‘silver bullet’ compliance solutions alleviating your woes. This is understandably enticing for small to medium-sized DIBs grappling between successfully addressing the complex layers of these extensive compliance prerequisites and the cost of implementing them. However, many DIBS…
ContinuedSecurity Risk: .Mov and .Zip domains can lead to malware
We want to bring your attention to a concerning development involving the use of new top-level domains (TLDs) introduced by Google. Specifically, threat actors are leveraging TLDs such as .mov and .zip to target organizations, posing a significant security risk. The Deceptive Nature of .mov and .zip Domains: The primary concern lies in the fact that .mov and .zip are widely recognized file extensions for internet-shared files. Exploiting this familiarity,…
ContinuedEmployee Spotlight – Derek Choun
We are thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the TSI team, Derek Choun, who has joined our managed services department as an IT Engineer. Derek has quickly emerged as a standout in the field of IT, driven by his insatiable thirst for knowledge and unwavering curiosity. TSI considers itself incredibly fortunate to have Derek onboard, and we eagerly anticipate the valuable contributions he will make to our company’s growth.…
ContinuedTraveling for Memorial Day? 5 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep You & Your Family Safe this Summer!
Traveling for Memorial Day? 5 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep You & Your Family Safe this Summer! Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of our lives that we cannot afford to neglect especially when our guard is down on vacation! While vacations are meant to be a time to relax and unwind, they can also present opportunities for cyber criminals to exploit our vulnerabilities. In this article, we will provide you with…
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