PowerShell needs no introduction — it’s the configuration management and task automation framework of choice for the Windows environment. It combines the flexibility of a powerful scripting language with the power and speed of the command line to help IT admins orchestrate, automate and troubleshoot
Read ArticleWhat’s new this week in the news for MSPs? The world has changed, but that doesn’t stop cyber or ransomware attacks. The Department of Defense goes back to court, and a foreign state may be behind a cyberattack against HHS. It’s been a busy week! Let’s see what’s going on.
Read ArticleIf you’re like many MSPs, you’re most familiar with the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. You know the ins -and -outs of Windows workstations and servers. You’re an expert in PowerShell, Active Directory and other critical Windows tools.
Read ArticleIf you think ransomware works in the same way as other types of cyberattacks, you may be overlooking important steps for protecting against it. This article provides an overview of defending yourself against ransomware by assessing the current state of
Read ArticleDecember 2019 has witnessed three major ransomware attacks on MSPs and service providers (and we're only halfway through the month!). The data of more than 100 dentistry practices was encrypted via an attack on an MSP, one of
Read ArticleIf you run a small business, you might not think that you are a priority target for hackers. But you'd be wrong and here are 5 critical cybersecurity tips. Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) are among the most
Read ArticleIn this article, we will be reviewing the next set of recommended steps to take to secure an Office 365 tenant. These steps revolve around Office 365’s built-in protection policies, including Anti-Spam, Anti-Phishing, Anti-Spoofing, custom Mailflow transport rules, and a few general organization-wid
Read ArticleWhen we think about large data storage, the first things that spring to mind are magnetic hard drives, as SSD technology is more about speed than volume. Next year might be revolutionary for the HDD industry since major manufacturers -
Read ArticleLike most modern operating systems, Ubuntu Linux is designed to be secure by default. However, also like most modern operating systems, Ubuntu can be made even more secure through security hardening.
Read ArticleWant to take advantage of geo-redundant storage but are unsure where to start? This article is for you. Below, we compare AWS replication across regions, Azure storage geo-redundancy and the data replication features available on Google Cloud Storage.
Read ArticleIn the last article, we went over addressing a compromised account, taking the response actions to ensure the account is safe and back under the end user’s control. Now, as a follow up to the previous article, we will
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