Cybersecurity Blog
“We’re secure because nobody knows about our systems.” “We use non-standard ports so attackers can’t find our services.” “We don’t publish our architecture, so nobody knows how to attack us.” This is security through obscurity; the idea that hiding something makes it secure. And it’s…
You can’t “fix” web application security and call it done. Security isn’t a project with a start and end date. It’s not something you achieve once and move on from, or a checkbox you mark complete. Web application vulnerabilities aren’t a problem you solve…
Your firewall is important, but it’s just not enough. For years, the security model was simple: build a strong perimeter around your network. Put up a firewall, lock down the border, and keep the bad guys outside. Everything inside the perimeter was trusted, and everything…
Sarah walked into the conference room already skeptical. As CFO of a mid-sized manufacturing company, she’d approved the $6,000 penetration test because the CISO insisted it was necessary for their cyber insurance renewal. Fine. But now she was being pulled into a “findings debrief” that…
Small business cybersecurity advice usually sounds like this: “Implement a comprehensive security program with layered defenses, regular risk assessments, security awareness training, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring.” Great. That’ll take six months, cost $50,000, and require expertise you don’t have. Meanwhile, attackers are targeting…
Most small and medium-sized businesses don’t have a Chief Information Security Officer. They can’t justify the $150K-$250K salary for a full-time security executive when they’re a 10 or 50-person company still figuring out basic growth. But cybersecurity risk doesn’t care about your company’s size. Ransomware…
A competitor recently claimed on a webinar that any penetration test under $5,000 is “half-assed.” Let’s unpack why that statement is completely wrong and reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of the small and medium business market. The Enterprise Mindset Problem Here’s what’s actually happening: many…
Something needs to be said about how cybersecurity vendors sell their products. The industry has a sales problem. It’s annoying, and it’s actively costing vendors business. Customers are making purchasing decisions based not on product quality or features, but on which sales team is least…
Here’s a conversation that happens in boardrooms everywhere: “Why do we need a separate cybersecurity team? Our IT department handles all our technology. Can’t they just… handle security too?” It sounds reasonable. IT manages your systems. Security protects your systems. Same systems, right? Why pay…
Your clients trust you with something that keeps them up at night: their data. Whether you’re running their cloud infrastructure, managing their network, developing their applications, or processing their transactions, you’re not just a vendor. You’re the one standing between their sensitive information and everyone…
Most MSPs are terrified to bring in pen testers. Let’s just say it out loud. You’ve spent years building trust with your clients. You’re their go-to for IT problems. They rely on you. They trust your judgment. And then someone suggests bringing in…
Imagine you want to secure your home against burglars. You have two options for testing your security: Option 1: Hire a security consultant to walk around your house with a checklist, examining every door, window, and lock. They document everything: “Front door lock is 10…
