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4IT Partners with AlertLogic to offer 24×7 SOC and MDR cybersecurity services

October 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Alexander Freund

4IT has completed its partnership with Alert Logic, a nationally recognized cybersecurity firm specializing in providing 24×7 SOC and managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity services to the managed service provider (MSP) marketplace. The MDR service includes a fully US staffed redundant 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC), SIEM log collection including automated and human analysis, … Read more4IT Partners with AlertLogic to offer 24×7 SOC and MDR cybersecurity services

The Perilous State of the IT Managed Service Provider (MSP)

October 21, 2020February 14, 2020 by Alexander Freund

The Perilous State of the MSP 2020 will likely be a very perilous year for most managed service providers. MSPs will be under the most intense economic and operational pressure ever. The industry has been through a long period of consolidation, and many MSPs have completely outsourced their help desks and project engineering teams to … Read moreThe Perilous State of the IT Managed Service Provider (MSP)

How to Delete Online Accounts to Protect Your Identity

August 25, 2020June 13, 2019 by Alexander Freund

Having too many digital accounts raises your risk of data being misused or stolen. Here’s how to clean house. Deleting online accounts is one of the best ways to protect data security and privacy. The less data you have stored on websites across the internet, the safer you are from being hacked or personal info … Read moreHow to Delete Online Accounts to Protect Your Identity

Are iPhones Truly As Private As Apple Says?

August 25, 2020May 20, 2019 by Alexander Freund

It is no secret that cyber criminals are becoming a more prominent threat to businesses. However, what many business owners fail to understand is that cybercriminals are looking to find weak links within the target’s employees, rather than their firewalls. Human error accounts for the majority of the breaches that occur so it would be … Read moreAre iPhones Truly As Private As Apple Says?

Top 10 techniques to guarantee an unpleasant visit from the IT guy

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by Alexander Freund

#10: Tweet some vicious insults about Kim Jong Un. North Korea’s hack of Sony, which destroyed about 70% of Sony’s IT infrastructure, was motivated by the publishing of a movie that was critical of North Korean leader. Recommendation: Be very careful what you publish online, and start taking your privacy seriously. #9: Go ahead … Read moreTop 10 techniques to guarantee an unpleasant visit from the IT guy

WUDON’T

November 6, 2018 by Alexander Freund

A few weeks ago, as part of a GAP analysis for an upcoming PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance audit, I was examining all of the network traffic passing between the client’s PCI network (in scope), and the regular corporate network (not in scope). This gets a little wonky, but let me take a moment to … Read moreWUDON’T

Where is my phone?

October 2, 2018September 20, 2018 by Alexander Freund

Of the perks of being a bit nerdy is that I get to read lots of good technology articles. When I come across a really good one, I try to make sure I share it with my customers. I really enjoy reading WIRED (www.wired.com), and came across an article recently that definitely qualifies. If you … Read moreWhere is my phone?

Spread the Microsoft Word

October 2, 2018August 8, 2018 by Alexander Freund

You have probably never heard of the organization called FIN7. Although estimates vary, FIN7, a very organized and successful Ukrainian based hacking group, has probably earned well over a billion dollars (with a B) from businesses all over the world. It appears that stolen credit cards were their primary revenue generator, but the full scope … Read moreSpread the Microsoft Word

OneDrive Off A Cliff

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by Alexander Freund

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In my last blog, I posted about the value of implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) as a significant enhancement to the security of the traditional username/password authentication method. The availability of free authentication applications like Google Authenticator, Authy, and FreeOTP (there are many more), and the ever growing list of public websites that now support these … Read moreOneDrive Off A Cliff

Security Training Awareness: Create A Plan and Track Effectiveness

August 2, 2018June 5, 2018 by Alexander Freund

As robust as your organization’s security program, policies, and toolsets are, there is still one vulnerability that even the most secure IT department cannot control – your employees. Cybercriminals rely on the fact that many employees are inadequately trained and underestimate the risks of phishing scams and ransomware. With over 53,000 security incidents and more … Read moreSecurity Training Awareness: Create A Plan and Track Effectiveness