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Lessons Learned from a Part-Time Teleworker in Quarantine
by Derek Boczenowski on March 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM
If you read our blog on a regular basis, you have seen more than one excellent discussion on pandemic planning and how to set up remote workers with proper policies, process, hardware, and software to ensure secure and compliant ways to keep working from home.
Can Microsoft Protect Small Businesses from Cyber Attacks?
by Keith Tillier on March 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The following is a guest blog post by Compass IT Compliance partner Spyglass MTG. Spyglass MTG uses proven integration methodologies and expert consultants to build and deploy Microsoft solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 (Office 365, Windows 10, and EM&S), Azure, and Data/AI.
Grocery Stores – A Hidden Gem for Cyber Criminals?
by Nicholas Foisy on March 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Following the recent closures of many public-facing businesses in the United States (and across the globe) in response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this week’s blog post will discuss some of the cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities facing one of the only industries …
How China's TikTok Spies On You & Your Kids
by George Seerden on March 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM
I have recently joined the ranks of people that aren’t really on social media anymore. So, much like veganism or cross-fit I have a responsibility to champion my new cause. I can’t claim to be an early un-adopter of social media and I left it for largely the same reasons as everyone e …
Telecommuting (Securely) During a Pandemic Outbreak
by Derek Morris on March 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve likely seen the incessant news coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This has driven many companies to allow working from home for their staff. The technology has existed for years to allow workers that do not need to be in the office to work rem …
Microsoft Teams – The New Phishing Platform for Hackers?
by Jesse Roberts on March 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Many organizations are moving to cloud services for email, voice, and collaboration software. One of the major services being offered is Microsoft Teams. Teams is powerful collaboration software that allows users to share files, screen share, instant message, schedule meetings and voi …
Pandemic Planning and Tabletop Testing
by Patrick Hughes on March 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM
With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that organizations assess their current pandemic response plans. If your organization doesn’t have a pandemic response plan in place, it is highly recommended t …
Examples of Effective Vishing Attacks
by David Bienkiewicz on March 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Vishing (not to be confused with phishing) is a form of social engineering that attempts to manipulate an individual to give an attacker personal information like usernames and passwords, credit card information, and social security numbers via the telephone. The attacker will call an …