Bad actors are always looking for access to networks of interest and business systems. Vulnerabilities and software flaws are an ongoing concern. We need to be vigilant. Yet the fact … Continue reading →

The Department of Defense is not about to compromise on cybersecurity. In January 2020 it released its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to “enhance the protection of controlled unclassified information.” … Continue reading →

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. When government is targeted, politicians take note. Attacks on Louisiana public agencies led the state to pass the first-ever bill specifically regulating managed service … Continue reading →

Two decades ago, Managed Service Providers (MSP) barely existed. Two years ago, there were still a huge number of people who had no idea what an MSP was or did. … Continue reading →

Remote access software is widely used by small businesses for work-from-home. Yet there are security problems. Adding layers can help shore up protections. In 2020, the number of people working … Continue reading →

Charlotte, NC – Calyptix Security Corporation, maker of the AccessEnforcer® UTM Firewall, today announced the release of AccessEnforcer 5.0 Beta at CompTIA ChannelCon Online which adds GatekeeperTM and Geo Fence, … Continue reading →

For managed service providers, 2019 may be remembered as the year when ransomware attacks surged.

See why MSPs and their clients are targeted and see examples of attacks that have closed MSP businesses and shut down city governments.

A new NSA report warns of the dangers of products that decrypt HTTPS traffic for inspection.

See why the NSA says you need to closely control TLS Inspection products, and see why they aren’t the only ones warning about “TLS break and inspect.”

Risk assessments are a HIPAA requirement. Yet, seven of the nine HIPAA penalties announced this year (78%) were levied on organizations that failed to conduct one.

In this post, we explore two cases where risk assessments were not conducted, and also highlight a free resource to help smaller organizations get the job done.

Ransomware attacks have changed. They’re more targeted, more dangerous, and causing more financial damage to victims than ever, according to the FBI.

See the industries hit hardest by the new rash of ransomware attacks – including examples of companies that ransomware killed. You’ll see the tactics being used and how to fight them.