Best practices in cybersecurity recommend a layered approach to security tools because networks are made up of a variety of devices each with their own vulnerabilities. Most organizations employ several tools to prevent and detect unauthorized activity on the network. We often discuss tools like Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Detection, […]
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a growing problem that every organization needs to protect against. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost businesses an estimated $2.9 billion in 2023. In Massachusetts, there were $65,960,320 total losses in 2023 with an average loss per victim of $131,657.33. BEC as the name
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We are proud to announce that Micro Technology Solutions, Inc. has officially been accepted into the prestigious Cisco Premier Integrator Program. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional IT solutions and highlights the depth of skill you can receive from a local firm serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. To qualify, firms must employ
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Recently MTSi achieved partner status with Nutanix to give the small and medium-size businesses we serve another option for server virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure. Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is an IT framework that combines storage, computing, and networking into a single, integrated system. This approach simplifies data center operations by consolidating all necessary resources into a
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Businesses today rely on a growing number of software applications. This means employees must manage several sets of login credentials, which can become overwhelming. Frustration often leads to shortcuts and security risks. Single Sign-On (SSO) can help simplify the login process and avoid these risks. What is Single Sign-ON (SSO)? SSO is a user authentication
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SERVER VIRTUALIZATION After 18 months, Broadcom has finally closed their deal to purchase VMware. Since then, there have been many stories about Broadcom terminating partners and raising prices. Like many vendors, VMware by Broadcom is shifting to a subscription licensing model, which means you can no longer purchase licenses that continue to be valid indefinitely.
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One of the most difficult hires for business leaders is the role of IT Director. An excellent IT Director has a combination of technical experience, soft skills, and business acumen. The struggle for many business leaders is that IT is a discipline unto itself and for many it is difficult to determine if a candidate
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Every organization uses productivity tools and email to function. In the last several years, these tools have moved rapidly to the cloud. One key reason for adoption of Microsoft’s M365 suite of services is that they provide access to productivity tools from anywhere, arming your roaming workforce with software that is always up to date.
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It’s estimated that 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent each day worldwide and that 91% of all successful data breaches begin with a spear phishing attack. Information Technology professionals agree that end users are the weak link in cyber security defenses. Security awareness training helps shore up your defenses by teaching users how to spot
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Anti-Virus Service Ending July 1, 2023 Since 2013, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) has been gaining popularity as a means of protecting against viruses and other cyberattacks. MTSi has been transitioning customers from anti-virus to EDR over the last few years and in July 2023, will no longer be providing anti-virus service. Why discontinue anti-virus?
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