Have you struggled with how to go about finding the right network security partner? For as many cybersecurity services and solutions as there are out there, there are many more organizations willing to sell those cybersecurity services and solutions to you. We have some tips to help you easily identify the best Fortinet service and solution providers for your cybersecurity needs. Read More
Fortinet has had a well-earned great week at #rsac2019! In addition to announcing the new FortiInsight UEBA solution, it was announced that Fortinet earned the Best UTM Security Solution Trust Award AND the Best Security Company Excellence Award! These are a few of the great honors that SC Media awards each year and an invaluable service they provide in highlighting cybersecurity brands making strides in protecting our organizations, customers and data. We are excited to see Fortinet and many of our other technology partners honored with these prestigious awards. Read More
Christopher Kusel Earns VMware vExpert Designation for 11th Consecutive year! It is official – He is in! Christopher Kusek once again earns vExpert designation for the 11th consecutive year! VMware vExperts have demonstrated significant contributions to the community and a willingness to share their expertise with others. Congratulations Christopher!
Read the Full Announcement Here.
Fortinet announces #FortiInsight! FortiInsight protects your organization’s sensitive data and high-value intellectual property from loss, theft, and mishandling, whether from a malicious insider or accidental incident. #Fortinet
Unprotected web applications are the easiest point of entry for hackers and vulnerable to a number of attack types. Xiologix can help you to protect against these vulnerabilities and more…
Here is an incomplete list of leading vendors who are using the main protocols: SIP and XMPP. The goal is to provide material for further analysis
Not long ago, our Xiologix CTO was working with a new manufacturing client. They initially worked with a different partner and brought us in to work with them on their security posture because the other partner left them still needing more in the manner of configuration, support, and they found some serious deficiencies in their deployment. Happy to work with the client, we got their environment cleaned up, and it laid the foundation for more success that layered on after that. Read More
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According to Phishme research, 91% of attack-related data breaches begin with a spear phishing email. Most of us have heard about phishing and know to stay away from unsafe sites but did you know that 80% of people polled by APWG believe that the HTTPS notation along with the padlock in the URL address means that the site is legitimate and/or safe to visit?
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) means that the communication between your browser and the website is encrypted. It does not imply that the site you are visiting is safe. If even one of your users believe HTTPS to mean that the site is safe to visit, your organization is susceptible to a data breach.
To mitigate this risk, we recommend multiple layers of protection including:
Contact Xiologix to learn more.
While internet usage in the home continues to grow, so does our need to learn, exercise and share internet safety. From posting on social media to using the latest internet-connected toy, it is imperative that everyone from children through older adults learn to use the internet and internet-connected items safely.
Here are a few tips to get those conversations started based on StaySafeOnline recommendations:
Keep a Clean Machine: Those pesky “updates” on our cell phones, PCs and other Internet-connected devices, are designed in part to help keep your devices free of viruses, malware, and other online threats. Don’t ignore them – many times they include patches to recently discovered vulnerabilities.
Lock Down Your Login: One does not need to look hard to find recent examples of large-scale password exposures. Improve account security by enabling robust authentication tools such as bio-metrics or one-time access codes. Let’s Talk About Passwords.
Read Between the Lines: Would you put up a sign on your front door saying, “Nobody is Home?” Of course not but that could be how a bad actor reads your real-time check-in or vacation photo. If you want to share your adventures, lock down who can see your posts or consider posting once you have returned.
Share with Care: Think carefully about what you are saying about yourself or others before you post. Choices can hurt feelings, betray trust or even come back to bite you in the future.
Back it up: Having a recent copy of your important files and photos can spare you from the ill-effects of device failure and #ransomware.
Protect Personal Information: Personal information is an asset that can be sold for money. Information such as your locations and purchasing habits and even search history is deemed valuable by an array of retailers. Did you know that Medical Records are more valuable on the black market than your credit card numbers?
Be Aware of Incognito Mode: Browsing Incognito can be a great way to ensure that your cookies and site data are not saved. However, parents beware, browsing incognito can allow your home users to visit sites without you being able to track their activity by looking at the browser history.
Avoid Falling for Tricks: From Phishing to Spoofing, bad actors can be very creative in tricking unsuspecting internet users to click on malware. Knowledge is power so keep yourself and your household familiar with how to recognize potential fraudulent attempts to get you to click. Be wary of communications asking you to click or enter private information. When in doubt, contact the organization directly by phone to confirm that the communication is legitimate and to report it if it is not.
Secure Your WiFi Router: Change your WiFi router’s default name in a way that does not let people identify that it’s yours. No using “WoodwardHomeWiFi”. Set a very strong passphrase for your WIFi network. Have fun with it keeping it positive and easy to remember and consider throwing in some numbers to substitute as letters such as “IL0V3THEB3ACH”.
Follow Xiologix for more #cybersecurity information as we participate in the 15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and work year-round to help businesses of all sizes protect their digital infrastructure and data. #cyberaware
The digital business model requires organizations to adopt a new approach to securing data and networks. At the same time, technology and networks are evolving, making security more complex.
One of the biggest challenges is the sheer number of security products and vendors inside an organization. According to our technology partner Fortinet, Some larger financial enterprises; for example, use products from as many as 40 or more vendors to secure their networks.
All these products — firewalls, intrusion protection systems, antivirus tools and so on — have their own management systems and generate their own alerts. Since they don’t typically integrate, these disparate products complicate security efforts even further.
The number of alerts generated by separate systems can overwhelm even the most robust security teams, with many alerts going uninvestigated. Read More
