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Smart Security Habits – Physical Safeguards

With digital hacking incidents on the rise, many IT professionals have lost focus on the tried-and-true method of attacking physical security.  Criminals know security professionals put most of their eggs in the cyber basket and will often resort to the old-fashioned break-and-enter attack from inside.  Recently, a flaw was [...]

Smart Workstation Security Habits – End of Day

Now more than ever, adopting everyday practices to secure your workstation should be a priority.  One of the questions we frequently get asked is, what should I be doing with my workstation at the end of the day? What Should You Do? We highly recommend users sign out of [...]

Windows 2008 Update, Reboot Issue

Windows Server 2008 servers will no longer boot if prerequisites aren't installed before applying the out-of-band KB4539602 update released by Microsoft on February 7 to patch a wallpaper bug. After being deployed on machines running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the boot file will be deleted and the [...]

Happy Data Privacy Day!

Let's celebrate Data Privacy Day! It’s a great day to stop and think how your personal information is being used, collected or shared in our growing digital society. We encourage you to take some actionable steps to better protect your data and privacy. Here are some tips to get [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:56:24-05:00January 28th, 2020|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , , |

New Microsoft Vulnerability Announced, Reprieve for Windows 7 Users

Time to patch those systems!  A vulnerability has been discovered in the Microsoft Cryptographic library CRYPT32.DLL, a Windows component that deals with security certificates and cryptographic messaging functions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for attackers to compromise trusted network connections using spoofed certificates. This can be used [...]

Privacy vs. Convenience, are Smart Devices Worth the Risk?

Amazon Alexa, Ring doorbell, Nest thermometer – which electronic gift was placed under your tree this holiday season?  As smart devices continue to grow in popularity, how much do we know really about the information that is being collected and who has access to keep it, or more importantly, [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:52:44-05:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , , |

The End is Near for Windows 7, but Extended Help is Available!

On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life.  This means Microsoft will not longer provide free support and security updates for users. If you are not yet ready to leave Windows 7, a solution exists.  Beginning December 1, 2019, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) will be able to [...]

Simple Things to Improve Your Online Security – Utilizing a Password Manager and Two-Factor Authentication [Video]

How strong are your online security habits?  Are you confident your information is well protected?  Everyday we face an increased risk of losing our identity, funds, and privacy.  It may seem overwhelming, but there are a few easy steps you can take to protect yourself. Using a Password Manager [...]

By |2020-12-28T13:47:11-05:00November 11th, 2019|Categories: Advisory, News|Tags: , , , |

Goodbye National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, we'd like to recap the seven tips offered to help you stay safe online.   We hope you read and will utilize these strategies everyday, to help you protect your online personal and professional assets. In case you missed some, here is [...]

URGENT! Using an iPhone 5? Update by Sunday or Lose Access to the Internet

Starting just before 12:00 a.m. UTC (8:00PM EST) on November 3, 2019, iPhone 5 will require an iOS update to maintain accurate GPS location and to continue to use functions that rely on correct date and time including App Store, iCloud, email, and web browsing. What Should You Do? [...]

Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a leader in the IT security space, we feel this is a great time to reinforce the importance of taking proactive steps to stay secure at home and in the workplace. To commemorate, we will be providing a number of educational resources [...]

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