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Microsoft Patch Tuesday addressed 72 vulnerabilities this week. If your systems aren’t updating automatically, it’s time to review your endpoint policies. Let's talk! www.iotechmaine.com 207.200.8234 support@iotechmaine.com Brunswick, Maine Computer Sales, Service, & Support * Network Design and Installation * Antivirus * Consulting * Technology Audits * Penetration Testing * AND MORE!!! #IOTS #MSP #WindowsUpdate

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Borough of West Chester CISO Bill Mann shares how their long-standing partnership with Barracuda and early adoption of BarracudaONE has driven smarter, layered security. Read the case study to learn more. http://cuda.co/csbow #BarracudaONE #CaseStudy #cybersecurity

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Most PA counties are flying blind with a ‘Frankenstein’ security stack: too many tools, not enough eyes. Franklin County didn’t want ‘hope’ as a strategy. They partnered with Splashwire to deploy Cynet AIO, consolidating their entire defense into one autonomous powerhouse. The result? 100% visibility. No more guessing. No more gaps. 👇 DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY: https://lnkd.in/gQYSp3Yp If your current security stack doesn't give you a single-pane-of-glass view of every threat, it’s not just outdated: it’s a liability. Challenge your current provider: Can they match the Franklin County standard? Splashwire – Simplifying IT for PA Counties.

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Most PA counties are flying blind with a ‘Frankenstein’ security stack: too many tools, not enough eyes. Franklin County didn’t want ‘hope’ as a strategy. They partnered with Splashwire to deploy Cynet AIO, consolidating their entire defense into one autonomous powerhouse. The result? 100% visibility. No more guessing. No more gaps. 👇 DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY: https://lnkd.in/gQYSp3Yp If your current security stack doesn't give you a single-pane-of-glass view of every threat, it’s not just outdated: it’s a liability. Challenge your current provider: Can they match the Franklin County standard? Splashwire – Simplifying IT for PA Counties.

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https://ow.ly/uPTV50WtYOc Northeast IS announced the rollout of a cutting-edge browser security solution designed to dramatically reduce cybersecurity risks with its advanced managed browser security.

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We've received reports of threat actors impersonating multiple New Jersey local municipalities to steal sensitive data and funds and exploit public trust by using common phishing tactics to demand payments. Learn more; https://lnkd.in/e6Pu9WMi #cybersecurity #infosec #phishing #NJCCIC

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🔒 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔒 EOPSS and @MassEOTSS are working with partners across Massachusetts to strengthen cybersecurity and protect our communities from online threats. 🛡️💻 Stay cyber-smart: ✅ Use strong passwords ✅ Enable two-factor authentication ✅ Avoid suspicious links ✅ Keep software updated Cybersecurity starts with you. Stay smart. Stay secure.

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🥁Drumroll, please....We’re thrilled to unveil the Zero Networks + CyberArk Integration live at this year’s CyberArk #Impact Conference, April 9–11 in #Boston! For the first time (in foreverrr🎵), #CyberArk customers can close privileged ports like 3389 (RDP) without adding friction to authentication or logon workflows. This game-changing integration enhances security by ensuring all RDP connections are routed through CyberArk's Privileged Session Manager (PSM). 📅 Don't miss Nicholas DiCola breakout session on Thursday, April 10th, 2:30 – 3:15 pm ET to get an expert’s view on how the integration: ✔️ Ensures operational continuity ✔️ Protects every asset with network #microsegmentation—stopping lateral movement and #ransomware in their tracks ✔️Applies Just-in-Time (JIT) #MFA at the network layer for airtight access control ➕More on the integration here: https://hubs.li/Q03g7xgJ0

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Reviewing VMware alternatives for virtualization and storage: IT teams have been rethinking their computing infrastructure ever since VMware changed ownership and introduced more complex licensing. While exploring new virtualization platforms may seem like a straightforward fix, there’s a catch: not every option will work with your current storage setup. In this article, we’ll explore the most popular VMware alternatives, highlighting their key […] #WebCloud #2025october20webandcloud_c #kvm #microsofthyperv

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➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6sQcPaR The cybersecurity talent shortage is a real challenge that affects every organization we engage with. That's why WEI is a proud partner of CyberTrust Massachusetts. Together, we’re helping close the skills gap by supporting hands-on SOC and cyber range training that gives students real experience in simulated cyberattack scenarios. What makes this partnership special is its focus on inclusion. CyberTrust and WEI both believe that the next generation of cybersecurity professionals should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. This work matters, as Todd Humphreys explains in his article. This partnership strengthens our local cyber resilience and helps create new opportunities for people who want to make a difference in this field.

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🚨 See what you once couldn’t. Stop what you never knew was there. Many security teams think they’re seeing everything, until it’s too late. Traditional tools miss these blind spots. Cortex XSIAM and XDR don’t. Dive into the hidden gaps in traditional security visibility and how to uncover what your tools might be missing. 🔍 Stay ahead of threats. Eliminate blind spots. https://bit.ly/45mBGiv

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IT departments face rapidly evolving cyber threats and a critical skills shortage. IBM's Cyber Campus facility is designed to fill that gap – offering college students hands-on training that lets them step directly into the workforce. Our latest video for IBM and AWS showcases the IBM Cyber Campus at Rhode Island College, mixing on-site footage with SME interviews to tell this important story. Check it out! #contentmarketing #video #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gVq4MDFX

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Trust is no longer implied. It’s evaluated. Enterprise buyers now assess suppliers based on: • Access control discipline • Incident readiness • Data handling maturity • Governance consistency CMMC provides a common language for that evaluation. Instead of endless custom assessments, organizations aligned with CMMC can demonstrate trust once, and reuse it everywhere. CMMC isn’t just compliance. It’s a vendor trust framework. https://lnkd.in/etQtcRHm

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Stop Guessing Your CMMC Scope—See How the CMMC Pros Do It Aspire Cyber’s free 4-part video series breaks down the CMMC Level 2 pre-assessment scoping process with expert role-play and real-world context. Watch the video series (link in the comments) 👇 Derrich Phillips, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) teams up with Doug Landoll, CEO of Lantego and author of the bestselling CMMC 2.0 Assessment Handbook, guides fictional company Nova Shield International through the scoping journey—step by step. 🎥 What You'll See: Part 1 – Asset Discovery: Identify laptops, BYOD, servers & more Part 2 – Network Diagram: Build a boundary diagram with firewalls and VLANs Part 3 – External Service Providers: Explore how limit your assessment scope Part 4 – Data Flow: Follow the path of CUI and limit your assessment scope. This isn’t another dry webinar. It’s a front-row seat to how CMMC professionals scope a real (fictional) CMMC Level 2 environment. Special thanks to Cody Stokes, Elvis Moreland CISSP-ISSEP, CGEIT, CISM, Makeia Jackson, MSc, and Rodney Newton, CISSP, CMMC CCA CCP for your contributions to this invaluable resource for defense contractors. Thanks for join in on the role-playing fun! 🎭 ♻️ Share to help others avoid costly CMMC scoping mistakes.

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𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁. 😮 For Connecticut businesses facing rising ransomware and identity attacks, implementation can’t wait. We mapped a practical Zero Trust roadmap for CISOs and IT teams. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉: https://lnkd.in/exqNJHPs #TheSamurAI #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #Cybersecurity

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Nasuni was recently ranked #7 in the Boston Business Journal’s list for Largest Cybersecurity Firms in Massachusetts. 🎉 The list also highlighted Nasuni’s offerings, noting the following features: “NIST-compliance, ransomware protection at the edge, early detection, complete visibility/incident reporting, instant data recovery”. 💪 💬 Learn more and see the full list ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ltFKVw #Nasuni #BBJ #Cybersecurity #BostonTech #HybridCloud

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Legacy DLP is broken. And it’s putting your Microsoft 365 data at risk. Security teams are drowning in noise from false positives while the real threats slip by unnoticed. Lunch menus trigger alerts, but screenshots with exposed SSNs? Missed completely. Nightfall AI’s AI-powered DLP takes care of all that: - Context-aware detection that understands the difference between business and risk - Full visibility across Microsoft 365 — from Exchange to SharePoint - Protection that follows data everywhere work happens, including AI tools With Nightfall, AI, security teams focus on real threats. Employees work without friction. Sensitive data stays safe. Learn how Nightfall transforms Microsoft 365 security: https://lnkd.in/g3-VTK3y

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