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April 15, 2020 // 2:45 PM

Work from Home Securely During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By000 Steve Mascia

It seems like the world spun around and turned upside down in the blink of an eye. While some businesses are going to struggle in the coming months, others will pivot and find creative ways to get work done successfully and maintain cybersecurity best practices.

February 26, 2020 // 9:11 AM

NIST 800-171 Rev 2 is Released

By000 Steve Mascia

As of December 31, 2017, companies that provide parts and services for suppliers serving federal and local governments must comply with the NIST 800-171 mandate (or CMMC, depending on the contract).

February 21, 2020 // 10:45 AM

CMMC Version 1.0 is Released

By000 Len Tudisco

To increase the cybersecurity posture of companies operating in government supply chains, the Department of Defense announced the creation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2019, and a draft was made available. On January 30, 2020, the DoD released Version 1.0 to the public.

January 15, 2020 // 3:03 PM

Using a SIEM to Detect BEC & Other Cyber Attacks

By000 Lisa DeVoto

Business email compromise (BEC), or imposter email, continues to plague businesses. In these scenarios, criminals gain access to an email account. Then, using the compromised account, they attempt to trick someone into sending money or sensitive information.

November 22, 2019 // 12:45 PM

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification & NIST Compliance

By000 Sean McCloat, CISSP

As of December 31, 2017, companies that provide parts and services for suppliers serving the government were required to be compliant with the NIST 800-171 mandate. The Department of Defense is gradually transitioning from the NIST 800-171 mandate to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

October 11, 2019 // 2:29 PM

How to Improve Your Firewall Security with a Vulnerability Assessment

By000 Joe Grzybowski, GSEC, CEH

Your network firewall serves as the first line of defense between your network and the untrusted Internet. The configuration of the firewall is equally as important as the firewall itself. And since networks evolve over time, you need to check the configuration on a regular basis and make changes as warranted.

May 23, 2019 // 3:07 PM

What is a managed firewall?

By000 Steve Gerard

In the context of Defense in Depth, a firewall is the first step to creating a secure IT environment. A firewall is used to block traffic coming into your IT network as well as traffic going out. Within the simple security model of PROTECT - DETECT - RESPOND, a firewall protects. A firewall's primary function is to provide protection at the perimeter of your network.

February 28, 2019 // 11:56 AM

SIEM vs. Firewall: Why do I need a SIEM if I already have a firewall?

By000 Joe Grzybowski, GSEC, CEH

If you are looking for ways to improve your company’s cybersecurity, you have probably considered security information and event management (SIEM) solutions. But you may be feeling overwhelmed by the costs involved and the time commitment in implementation. After all, if you already have a firewall and several other security tools in place within your IT infrastructure, why do you need a SIEM?

February 14, 2019 // 2:56 PM

How much do managed IT services cost?

By000 Len Tudisco

Service plans for your information technology can be as unique as your business. But it can be helpful to understand the factors that impact how much you will pay for IT managed services and what is usually included in common service offerings.

January 29, 2019 // 2:40 PM

How can an IT network assessment benefit my business?

By000 Sean McCloat, CISSP

We have long recommended an IT network assessment as part of onboarding with new managed IT services clients. This provides a starting baseline of the current network infrastructure. From this, we can develop a strategy that will safeguard the systems used to run the business and ensure that the network supports the goals of the business.

December 12, 2018 // 11:25 AM

5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Hackers

By000 Lisa DeVoto

Do you worry about security breaches? It seems you can't go more than a week without hearing of a major retailer or large financial institution dealing with a significant cyber attack. If companies with the biggest IT budgets are not immune, what can smaller companies do? Lots.

November 28, 2018 // 1:59 PM

Should You Use One IT Provider for Both Managed Services and Security?

By000 Sean McCloat, CISSP

With ransomware events and security breaches in the headlines every day, business leaders have come to closely associate technology needs with cybersecurity. Maintaining a secure IT infrastructure for your company has become ever more difficult while at the same time critical to company profits. Creating a secure IT environment goes far beyond firewalls and anti-virus software.

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Work from Home Securely During the Coronavirus Outbreak

NIST 800-171 Rev 2 is Released

CMMC Version 1.0 is Released

Using a SIEM to Detect BEC & Other Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification & NIST Compliance

How to Improve Your Firewall Security with a Vulnerability Assessment

What is a managed firewall?

SIEM vs. Firewall: Why do I need a SIEM if I already have a firewall?

How much do managed IT services cost?

How can an IT network assessment benefit my business?

5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Hackers

Should You Use One IT Provider for Both Managed Services and Security?

Work from Home Securely During the Coronavirus Outbreak

NIST 800-171 Rev 2 is Released

CMMC Version 1.0 is Released

Using a SIEM to Detect BEC & Other Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification & NIST Compliance

How to Improve Your Firewall Security with a Vulnerability Assessment

What is a managed firewall?

SIEM vs. Firewall: Why do I need a SIEM if I already have a firewall?

How much do managed IT services cost?

How can an IT network assessment benefit my business?

5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Hackers

Should You Use One IT Provider for Both Managed Services and Security?

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