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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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Say Goodbye to On-Prem Domain Controllers with Azure AD Native Join for AVD
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is once again pushing the boundaries of virtual desktop technology. The long-awaited Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) native join capability will address a significant gap in the product offering. Azure AD native join will allow users to fully manage their virtual environment without any need for extending existing or creating new…
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Outsourced IT Partner: Going Beyond an IT Vendor
There are key differences between a break-fix IT vendor and a trusted, strategic IT partner. These differences should be evaluated when an organization is considering future technology strategy. What a strategic partner provides their clients is different than what an IT vendor offers. We have laid out some areas to consider when evaluating an outsourced…
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Cybersecurity Best Practices: Changing MFA Processes
Data breaches can be devastating to an organization. They can come out of nowhere and leave your organization completely exposed. With approximately 50% of small businesses experiencing a cyberattack every year, it is imperative that your organization keep up to date on cybersecurity best practices to protect itself. What is SMS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA…
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Diving into Ransomware Trends
Each year, Datto, a global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions, surveys 1,000 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) on the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT channel and the small and medium business (SMB) clients it serves. We’ve compiled some of the key takeaways from the Global State of the Channel Ransomware…
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Attracting Great Talent During the Great Resignation
At the end of 2021, the US experienced what has been dubbed the Great Resignation. This unprecedented event saw 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in a single month, according to Fortune Magazine. The is a silver lining: this is a sign of a strong and healthy economy because people were not just quitting their jobs, but…
