Technology has advanced rapidly in the past few years. More organizations than ever are relying on an increasingly complicated web of interconnected systems to communicate, process information, and store sensitive data. Meanwhile, criminals are constantly searching for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in these systems and use this data for their own personal gain. It has never been so important…
By Christian Kelly, CTO, Xantrion Inc. As Xantrion’s CTO, I’ve seen my fair share of IT incidents and system outages over the years. But the recent CrowdStrike incident stands out as a stark reminder of the risks inherent in our interconnected digital world. This event, which some are calling “the largest outage in the history of information technology,” offers crucial…
According to a recent RSM report, 40% of midsized companies outsource IT services to obtain cost-effective expertise and keep current with rapidly changing technology and threats. The critical issue these companies face is determining which IT outsourcing company to trust, since the report also found that many mid-market companies are worried about a cyberattack on a supplier. As an industry…
The shift from on-premises to cloud-based infrastructure fundamentally changes how organizations approach cybersecurity. As businesses move their operations to the cloud, they face new challenges in protecting their digital assets and data.
Imagine this: It’s Labor Day weekend, and while most people are enjoying barbecues and family time, a CEO decides to stop by his wholesale plant nursery for a quick check-in. What he finds is every business’s worst nightmare — all computers are locked, displaying only a ransom message. The nursery has fallen victim to a devastating cyberattack when no one…
Cloud computing has forever changed the way organizations store, process, and manage data, making it popular among businesses and cybercriminals alike. As companies increasingly migrate to the cloud, hackers are equally eager to exploit these virtual environments. So, how do you ensure your cloud is secure, and what best practices should your organization follow to protect your valuable assets against…
Consumers today have a growing familiarity with multifactor authentication, or MFA, the security measure that requires two or more identity verification steps for access to a platform or system. Many of the services they interact with each day use MFA, from banking apps to social media networks
What does it take to protect your company from cybercriminals and data breaches? For a long time, a strong password and a hardened firewall was the simple answer. Not anymore. Now, it takes a host of different measures to prevent bad actors from accessing your systems. But how do you know you’ve got the right measures in place? Enter cybersecurity…
Multifactor authentication (MFA) continues to be a robust security measure. However, recent developments indicate that MFA is not as bulletproof as it once was. Attackers are finding new ways to circumvent MFA controls, prompting a need for additional protection.
When you work with Xantrion, here’s a snapshot of what you can expect. We’ll help you improve productivity, meet your cyber insurance coverage requirements, prevent cyber incidents from halting your operations, and pass your stakeholder due diligence. Check out our full infographic below. Download the infographic
Savvy chief information officers know a little something about disruption. In an era of accelerating innovation, it’s up to CIOs to keep a cool head and assess what new technologies can improve their businesses, and which ones are better left on the shelf. But while choosing and embracing the right disruptive technologies has always been part of the job, more…
Since uncertainty still surrounds the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pending cyber risk management rules for registered investment advisers, Xantrion CTO, Christian Kelly, attended the recent 2024 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference, which included remarks from SEC officials. Unfortunately, those officials were limited in how much they could share since the rules have yet to be finalized. The uncertainty notwithstanding, what is…
By Mike Rose, CEO, Engine Room, Christian Kelly, CTO, Xantrion, and Seth Tuman, COO, 2Go Advisory Group For growing businesses, digital transformation is exciting, necessary…and sometimes challenging to understand. One way to imagine your digital transformation journey is to consider it in three stages: enablement, transformation and digital first. The infographic below, created by experts from Engine Room, Xantrion and…
With increased regulatory pressure and mounting cybersecurity risks, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’ve got a robust cybersecurity program. This checklist will help you shape your 2024 cybersecurity strategy. DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC Get a Free Cyber Risk Assessment
Here at Xantrion, we’ve been experimenting with different AI-powered tools and automation for the last three years. As a mid-size managed IT service provider, we’ve learned a lot about the potential and the limitations of AI tools, and what they mean for businesses like ours…and yours.
The concept of digital transformation actually predates AI and machine learning. As you update and evolve your business’s use of technology, it’s important to understand all three concepts.
