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Endpoint Protection Evolution: Improving Cybersecurity
The cybercrimes landscape has changed drastically over the last few years with bad actors getting far more aggressive. Recent attacks have proven that no industry – hospitals, schools, manufacturers, government – is safe. However, as cyberattacks have increased, so have advances in cybersecurity defenses. EDR, or Endpoint Detection and Response technology, has had a significant…
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New Year, New Enhancements for Multi-Factor Authentication
Third-party authentication apps, like Microsoft Authenticator, offer users a higher level of security than SMS or phone calls. But, as with all things cybersecurity-related, the tools that protect us must continue to evolve to stay ahead of bad actors. To bolster the security of push notifications, Microsoft announced new features to Authenticator’s two-factor authentication capabilities…
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Choosing a Managed Service Provider: 10 Questions to Ask
You’ve made the decision. You will outsource all or part of your IT functions to a Managed Service Provider (MSP). You’ve approached several vendors, looked at their website, and maybe even talked briefly with a sales rep. Now it’s time to narrow down the options. That can be a time-consuming and confusing task. You’re about…
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Google My Business Ownership Request Scam
A scam that has regained popularity is centered around legitimate actions with Google My Business. Google My Business is an important marketing platform owned by organizations. Anyone with a Google account can request access to own or manage your My Business platform, and scammers take advantage of this loophole. How it works A scammer requests…
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Tips for Auto Dealerships Navigating GLBA
Auto dealerships are now required to plan, implement, and maintain an Information Security Program to increase the private data security of individuals. Avoiding mishandling consumer data is the driving force behind this program. The Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) 15 U.S.C. § 6805, which calls for this, was designed to protect non-public consumer information collected…
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Does your cybersecurity defense need SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Bad actors are currently targeting small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because they often find them less prepared to deal with a cyberattack. These organizations often take the position that “I’m too small to be a target.” This false sense of security is precisely what makes them an attractive target. This mindset can cost your business…
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Managing Your Technology Through End-of-Life
As with all things related to technology, change and evolution are inevitable. End of Life (EOL) is part of a typical technology lifecycle and means an application, platform, or hardware will no longer be supported by its manufacturer. No more patching or security, no more updated versions. Choosing to continue to use an application, platform,…
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Contractors Navigating Federal Compliance Mandates
In this article you’ll learn: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, was released in January of 2020 by the Department of Defense (DoD). CMMC was created to properly secure data shared by the government to contractors. This set of standards must be met by contractors and subcontractors who work with government CUI data. CUI or…
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Microsoft Requiring Authentication Upgrades by Q4
Microsoft announced recently that they will begin shutting down their Basic Authentication services on October 1, 2022 forcing customers into the superior protection of Modern Authentication. GadellNet has been working with our clients to migrate to Modern Authentication since mid-2021 in an effort to maximize cybersecurity protection and minimize costs. Why Switch to Modern Authentication?…
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