We Don’t Learn From Our Mistakes: 2020’s Most Popular Passwords
After a series of high-profile breaches, we wanted to update an article we developed a few years ago about some of the disturbing trends we continue to see with end user password behaviors. It’s fair to assume that a strong password is one of the most important security tools that any user can employ to minimize the chances of a breach, but we unfortunately see that users oftentimes continue to…
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The Future of Engineering: How AI Trends & Cybersecurity Are Defining the Industry
As someone who spends a lot of time working with technology leaders in the engineering industry, I’ve seen the state of IT in this field up close and personal. I’ve witnessed the types of issues that people are facing on a regular basis, and how catastrophic they can become if left unchecked. But I’ve also seen an incredible amount of potential as innovative and disruptive new technologies emerge on a…
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Recent Data Breach: Historic Credentials Leak
More often than ever, we are hearing about large-scale ransomware attacks with devastating effects. Today, we wanted to bring to your attention a recent password and credentials leak which is being described as the largest breach in history. This breach has leaked over 3.2 billion passwords and includes 26 million compromised account log-in credentials for a number of popular sites including Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. Learn more about the…
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CMMC Success Begins with IT Leadership
There’s little doubt that thanks to the influx of new government regulations around privacy and data security, requirements have become the primary area of focus for many defense industrial base and General Services Administration contractors.
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Cyber Security Employee Spotlight: Meet Jonall Cobble
We’re thrilled to spotlight Jo Cobble, our most recent addition to TSI’s security and compliance team! Jo started her cybersecurity career while serving in the Navy and over the years has earned a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Management in addition to attaining an impressive set of certifications that include but are certainly not limited to CISSP, SSCP, and CEH. We’re excited to welcome Jo to our team…
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3 Security Services Your Organization Absolutely Needs: SIEM, MFA, & End User Awareness Training
Cyber-attacks don’t follow a calendar. Over the Memorial Day weekend, two separate organizations suffered system failures as a result of a hack. As you may have heard, earlier this morning the Falmouth based ferry service, The Steamship Authority, suffered a ransomware attack, which for the time being, has halted their operations to a standstill. Similarly, just this week, JBS, the world’s largest meat packing company responsible for processing one-quarter of…
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TSI Meets CMMC Level 3 Requirements in Compliance Readiness Review
Technical Support International (TSI), an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has successfully undergone a CMMC Level 3 Readiness Review conducted by registered C3PAO C.H. Guernsey & Company (Guernsey) and was overseen by Timothy Fawcett, a registered Provisional Assessor. The CMMC Level 3 Readiness Review demonstrated TSI’s ability to produce the required objective evidence to confirm our ability to fulfill CMMC Level 3 technical components,…
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AI and Cyber Security: How AI is Helping Business Defend Cyber Security Threats
Chris Souza, CEO of MSP/MSSP Technical Support International, will be partaking in a discussion with Darktrace about today’s cyber-threat landscape and the challenges faced by SMBs In this new era of cyber-threats, characterized by both slow and stealthy attacks and rapid, automated campaigns, static and siloed security tools are failing. Organizations need to urgently rethink their strategy – to ensure their people and critical data are protected, wherever they are.…
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Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season: The Importance of Risk Management
The holiday season is upon us yet again, which can only mean one thing – cyber attacks are going through the roof across the country. Unfortunately, this happens to be a time of year when people are even more susceptible to cyber attacks and theft than usual. As people get into the holiday spirit, they tend to let their guard down. They’re doing more online shopping than ever, which increases…
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The Reasons You Need a vCISO for CMMC Compliance
Today’s Business Need for a vCISO There’s little doubt that the influx of new government regulations around privacy and data security requirements have become the primary area of focus for many DIB (Defense Industrial Base) and GSA contractors. These companies are now required to become compliant with a relatively new DoD mandate known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) which requires these contractors meet and sustain an on-going cybersecurity…
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Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
