The following depiction is used as an oversimplification of the market to help you visualize the types of service providers offering outsourced IT Services. This generalization is based on our opinions and knowledge of the market for what we often call “Managed IT Services”. In greater Pittsburgh alone there are likely over 100 outfits to….
Understanding Supply Chain Attacks and Protecting Your Vendor/Supplier Ecosystem
As a business owner or executive, cybersecurity has become a considerable concern you have to pay attention to. The increasing efforts of cyber criminals need to be addressed within your organization to ensure you are mitigating risks and working to prevent a cyberattack. One particular area that demands attention is Supply Chain Attacks. Supply chain….
Building Resilience: The Importance of Business Continuity Planning
As the saying goes, “Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” That’s exactly what a business continuity plan (BCP) does – it helps organizations prepare for unexpected disruptions that could threaten their operations and profitability. While the idea of creating a BCP may seem daunting, the truth is that it’s an essential step….
Phishing Emails and Self Reporting
Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise Phishing attacks are increasing at a rapidly increasing rate and are becoming increasingly more difficult to discern from a legitimate email and the consequences for falling for them can be catastrophic. Phishing is a type of cybercrime that attempts to trick consumers into clicking a link or opening an….
The Principle of Least Privilege
The principle of Least Privilege (POLP), also known as the principle of least authority or least access, is a security concept in computer systems and networks that limits the access rights of users and programs to the bare minimum necessary to perform their tasks. The principle of least privilege is considered a fundamental principle of….