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Modern Work Security Tip: VPN
VPNs can be a critical tool in protecting users and data when they use untrusted networks, such as public Wi-Fi.
Cyber Insurance is Getting Harder to Acquire for SMBs… Sort of
There’s been a significant amount of chatter around Cybersecurity Insurance for SMBs. Insurance carriers and underwriters are ratcheting up requirements for getting a policy, and the attestations are getting more and more intense. Of course, this makes things harder...
Is it Time to Let Go of Your RMM?
This question is quickly becoming the hottest question in the channel, especially after the Kaseya incident. In this article, I’ll illustrate a kill chain with an RMM-based attack, some thoughts on attack surface reduction, and some thoughts on ditching the RMM altogether.
Managing Device Health in the Modern Workplace: Why it Matters
The Microsoft three-legged stool model. When I talk about security in the Modern Workplace, I very often use the "three-legged stool"I'm a fan of this model because it's easy to explain, and the different legs in the stool can easily be attached to pretty much any...
My First Few Minutes with Windows 11
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize If you know me, you know I’m pretty nerdy! When I heard that the first Windows 11 insider build dropped today (22000.51), I immediately dug out my test machine and put...
Protect Yourself from BECs by Empowering Your Team
It's cliché by now:Your users are your best cyber defenders.I hear that and sometimes I feel it's getting old, but it's so very true. In this article, let's take a look at Business Email Compromises (BECs), and how we can empower our people to protect the business...
Hybrid Work: The Future of Distributed Work
There's no debating that the nature of work has changed, drastically. The effects of the pandemic are far reaching, and aren't simply going to disappear. The sudden need to enable telecommuting and remote work has provided golden opportunities for employees and...
Knocked out my first LinkedIn Live stream!
Live streaming is always something I’ve wanting to dabble in. I’m a terrible gamer. Like, the worst. But I’m a pretty good talker when it’s a subject I’m comfortable with. I’m an even better talker when I can surround myself with smart friends!What’s where I came to...
Who has a website?
I do, that’s who! My first dive into technology was actually in the internet marketing arena back in the day (I was super young). I was building forums and WordPress sites, selling affiliate products, and all that good stuff. I still use WordPress, and I’m pretty damn...
