Zero Trust Principles — The Identity is Your New Network Perimeter

The world changed significantly over the last year. The pandemic forcefully launched many organizations into a proof-of-concept for remote work that some were not prepared for. With this change in the way we are all operating, the concept of zero trust is now making a strong resurgence in conversations around security architecture. What is Zero… Continue reading Zero Trust Principles — The Identity is Your New Network Perimeter

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10 Cyber Security Steps to Better Protect Your Organization in 2021

Cyber security is a growing concern for every organization in every industry. Already, many experts predict cyber-attacks like phishing schemes and ransomware to significantly increase in 2021. As devastating as these attacks can be, there are a number of safeguards you can implement to better protect your organization. Here are 10 of the most effective… Continue reading 10 Cyber Security Steps to Better Protect Your Organization in 2021

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There’s a Big Difference Between Good and Bad Cyber Security Training

Good cyber security training is a foundational aspect of any successful cyber security program. According to recent reports, more than 40% of data security breaches are the result of employee negligence. This can include unknowingly clicking on a phishing link or leaving sensitive information up on an unmonitored computer. This is why so many cyber security compliance… Continue reading There’s a Big Difference Between Good and Bad Cyber Security Training

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The Difference Between an MSP and an MSSP: The Extra “S” Really Does Make a Difference!

Now that Turkey Day is done and we are waiting for a COVID-free Santa to visit our homes (because surviving quarantine should put us all on Santa’s Nice List), it’s time to answer a common question I receive this time of year. As people prepare their 2021 budgets and evaluate their annual contracts, I frequently get asked… Continue reading The Difference Between an MSP and an MSSP: The Extra “S” Really Does Make a Difference!

Considerations When Developing a Cyber Security Budget

In many respects, a cyber security program with insufficient budget is like a car without enough gas to reach its destination. Not only will you not get where you need to go, when you eventually break down, you’ll find yourself in a particularly vulnerable spot. Your organization’s cyber security program is only as good as… Continue reading Considerations When Developing a Cyber Security Budget

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New State Mandated COVID Guidelines for Virginia Business

♪♫ “Hello DOLI!  Well, hello DOLI! It’s so nice to have you back where you belong.” ♬♩ Not the Carol Channing Broadway version you were expecting, was it? This week’s post is on the new Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) emergency standard that focuses on COVID-19 protections that must be implemented by employers… Continue reading New State Mandated COVID Guidelines for Virginia Business

Intimate Love in the Time of Quarantine: Love during a disaster.

There was a movie in 2007 called Love in the Time of Cholera. It starred a young Javier Bardem as a man who falls in love with a girl after seeing her through a shop window.  It takes place during the Plague Year (as they called it) sometime at the beginning of the 20th century.  It… Continue reading Intimate Love in the Time of Quarantine: Love during a disaster.

SBA’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program and the CARES Act

On Friday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted the final application for the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. This is the result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a bill that was fast-tracked through Congress and signed by the President, part of which was to provide supplemental funding to businesses… Continue reading SBA’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program and the CARES Act

Recovery Fatigue and the Disaster Lady 2.0

Hey folks! This has been quite a week. New COVID scams from hackers saying they have the cure to Dr. Fauci. Researchers announcing they are puzzled and don’t know why some folks get sick, while others just have mild symptoms.  All of this while we are all working from home and afraid to turn on… Continue reading Recovery Fatigue and the Disaster Lady 2.0