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As a trusted IT and Security advisor for our clients, we constantly watch the security and vendor landscape, looking for the latest best practices, threats and updates from our partners.  Identity driven security has become essential in todays online world.  I have highlighted some of the key aspects of Identity driven security, how Microsoft has adopted the approach and why...

State-sponsored hackers are currently targeting UK and international organizations with VPN exploits. If your employees are using virtual private networks (VPNs) from Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Pulse Secure, you really need to patch the products and search through system logs for signs of compromise. A group of Chinese state-backed hackers known as APT5 have been attacking enterprise VPN servers using...

If you are one of the people that use passwords like “password” or “12345” you should know that it will take hackers less than an hour to figure it out. So how can you make sure your information is kept under lock and key? Read below for tips on how to create the perfect password. Check your existing password The...

4 Cloud Security Mistakes for Your Business to Avoid The same way that you must learn how your home security system works, ensure that you know the ins and outs of your cloud security at work. Both are there to protect your valuables. Businesses of all sizes are moving computing resources to the cloud, and if you are one of...

2017 has been quite a year for cyber-attacks, including: Equifax: A breach that led to the theft of personal information for hundreds of millions of US citizens. Shadow Brokers: A hacking group that sold Windows exploits they allegedly stole from the NSA. Google Docs: A sophisticated phishing scam that tried to compromise victims’ email accounts. WannaCry: A ransomware attack that...

Many companies rely on IT to help run their businesses. For this reason, they often depend on a set of IT policies to ensure the productive, appropriate, and legal use of IT resources. IT policies establish expectations and regulations for behavior related to company computers and networks. In addition, IT policies detail consequences for employees or customers in the event...