Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthen Your Defenses with These 5 Critical Services
Christopher Souza | CEO As a trusted Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), we know how devastating cyber-attacks can be. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve put together this guide to help your business stay ahead of evolving threats by highlighting five essential security services to help bolster your defenses and safeguard your sensitive data. Protect your business by taking the right steps today, because…
Is Your MSP, MSSP or Cloud Service Provider Risking Your NIST 800-171 Compliance & CMMC Readiness?
Are you a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractor that uses an External Service Provider (ESP) like AWS, GCC or an ERP that contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? Then you should consider that as of today, ESPs will be included in scope for assessments which require them to follow specific rules outlined in NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC ). In addition to this and although not a…
Security Alert for MFA – How Malicious Users Are Bypassing MFA
We’ve recently noticed a concerning trend that could impact you and your organization. Recently there has been a significant increase in incidents where malicious users are successfully bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This poses a serious risk to the security of your accounts and sensitive information. While MFA is a great security measure, even it’s not safe from being compromised. These recent incidents have involved sophisticated phishing attacks designed to trick…
Cybersecurity Insurance is a Waste of Money… Unless You’re Following These Four Requirements!
Christopher Souza | CEO Cybersecurity insurance is an increasingly popular solution for businesses to protect themselves against today’s volatile cybersecurity threats. While cybersecurity insurance can provide some degree of a safety net for businesses, there are numerous considerations to keep in mind for your cybersecurity policy to work and pay out a claim in the unfortunate case of a breach. In this article, we’ll clarify some often-overlooked requirements to help…
How To Choose a Managed Services Provider (MSP)
While many managed service providers advertise their technical skills and certifications, potential customers should analyze their core values as well. Technical skills are relatively constant throughout the market but focusing on teamwork and continuous improvement is rare and should greatly influence your vendor decision. The truth is, all managed services providers (MSP) are far more alike than people realize – ourselves included. They all use the same- if not identical-…
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…
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
