Anatomy of a Man-In-The-Middle Attack
This month, Certified CIO’s resident security expert, Shaun Miller, presented the how and why—and how to prepare defenses against—a “man-in-the-middle” attack, which is essentially a
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Networking 101
If you’ve ever wondered what our team of engineers is talking about when it comes to your IT networking, then it’s time for Networking 101. Read
The Importance of Business Continuity
Lest we forget the importance of business continuity when it comes to information systems: amid a wave of high-profile attacks over the last year, the
Windows 365 – Adding the PC to Microsoft’s Cloud Offerings
As cloud-based computing becomes more and more mainstream, Microsoft is getting further in on the action with Windows 365. This solution offers a PC-level cloud-based option which opens new options
Increased Phishing Attempts Trends and KnowBe4 Training
As an IT Managed Services Provider, we keep tabs on cybersecurity threats as a primary function of our role. In that, we are noticing increased
The Kaseya Breach: The Largest Ransomware Event We’ve Seen
On Friday, July 2—just in time for what would normally be a long holiday weekend—Kaseya experienced a major security event related to its remote monitoring
Microsoft Officially Makes Windows 11 Announcement
With the official Windows 11 announcement taking place on June 24, we’d like to provide an update to our previous post as some of the
Windows 10 Retirement Date Announced…Now What?
Microsoft surprised many upon its Windows 10 retirement announcement and, in turn, all-but-announcing that a successor is being prepared for release. While one may wonder
IT Consulting for Business-Specific Solutions
The importance of IT consulting is often lost on small- and medium-sized business and organization decision makers. Why? Many times, unfortunately, simply due to ignorance
A Closer Look at the Presidential Executive Order on Cybersecurity
On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order outlining changes within the Executive Branch regarding cyberdefense standards. (You can read the entire text