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Five Best Practices for Cloud Security

The volume of security signals is overwhelming. And the combination of legacy and siloed tools makes it even harder for defenders to protect against today’s sophisticated attacks. Many businesses are not yet protecting their cloud assets to the same extent that their on-premises assets are protected—and hiring security talent is an ongoing challenge. As a result, many organizations have large…

The New Normal: Hybrid Work Means Greater Focus On Endpoint Security

By Daniel Newman, CEO, Broadsuite Media Group With remote work here to stay for many organizations, endpoint security has never been more crucial. Why? Employees are now working from so many locations, on so many different devices, that it would be nearly impossible for any single IT team to verify that employees will use VPNs or other security measures to…

5 Reasons to Choose Microsoft 365 Business Premium for your Law Firm

Running a small or medium-sized law firm is hard work. You need to build strong client relationships, stay ahead of case deadlines, and make sure your staff has what they need to collaborate and respond quickly to clients. In addition, you’re juggling vendor due diligence requirements, and the ever-present risk of a cybersecurity attack. The following are five reasons why…

A Tailored Journey to the Cloud

The ability for employees to work from anywhere and still be able to communicate and collaborate remains business critical around the world. A recent survey showed 80% of customers intend to accelerate their digital transformation and 60% indicate security and compliance budgets have gone up to better defend customer’s infrastructures in these remote or hybrid work scenarios. Check out the…

Reimagine your Digital Endpoint Assets

Growing concerns about employee experiences—including securing mobile devices and working with flexibility—call for endpoint modernization. The value in Microsoft 365 is its innovation in secure, cloud-connected management as well as its awareness of employee satisfaction (including the acceleration of onboarding of all workers). Take stock in your endpoint estate and start using modern products like Cloud Configuration and Endpoint Manager…

Top 10 Ways to Manage the Cost of Cyber Liability Insurance

Why is the average cost of cyber liability insurance starting to double from one year to the next, and what can you do about it?  In the past, getting a high-quality, affordable policy was as simple as providing your revenue and some basic information about your cyber security controls. Today, you must fill out a detailed annual questionnaire about your…

My Cyber Liability Insurance Premium Just Doubled, Now What?

Why is the average cost of cyber liability insurance starting to double from one year to the next, and what can you do about it?  In the past, getting a high-quality, affordable policy was as simple as providing your revenue and some basic information about your cyber security controls. Today, you must fill out a detailed annual questionnaire about your…

3 Reasons to Make Data Privacy your New Year’s Resolution

By Jodi Daniels, Founder & CEO of Red Clover Advisors Our favorite time of the year is finally here—and yes, we know the winter holidays have already come and gone. But as much we may love warming up with a cup of hot cocoa (topped off with unreasonable amounts of marshmallows, please!), there’s one day that holds a special place…

Getting to Zero: What You Need to Know About Zero-Trust Architecture

It may seem strange to talk about cybersecurity in terms of “zero trust.” After all, if you can’t trust your systems and applications, why are you using them? But the term actually refers to a cybersecurity best practice that applies the basic concept “Never trust, always verify.”  Under the zero-trust security model, no user is trusted with full access to…

3 Ways Windows 11 Can Help You Work Smarter and Faster

The rollout of Windows 11 is going well, so Microsoft has made the upgrade more broadly available to eligible Windows 10 devices. Thus, it might be time to start thinking about whether you want to upgrade. Windows 11 has many new features and enhancements that you might find useful. Here are three enhancements that might boost your productivity:  1. Redesigned Start Menu Lets You Quickly Find…

The Seven Critical Layers of Cybersecurity

It’s no longer enough to just install a firewall and antivirus software and think you have robust cybersecurity protections. Today, you need a cybersecurity strategy that stands toe-to-toe with the bad guys’ methods, frequency, and vectors of attack. And rather than starting with solutions and working backwards, we recommend using a layered approach like the one below. For many small…

2021 Cybersecurity and Threat Preparedness Annual Study

Based on a survey conducted by ResearchCorp.org and sponsored by Xantrion, see how organizations responded when asked how confident they are about the effectiveness of their security measures and see how your company is doing in comparison to those surveyed.

IT Budgeting and Planning for the “New Normal”

Budgeting and planning season happens at the same time every year – but just like autumn, it’s a little different every time. And planning for 2022 is likely to be more different than “normal” since most companies made so many changes last year and there will likely be more to come in 2022.  Given that, these tips will help you allocate…

How to Compete for Talent in the New Era of Remote Work

A USA Today article explains why our current staffing crunch may take years to abate. Between pandemic-related changes to the workplace and early retirements, organizations are in a fierce competition for employees, including roles like IT that are increasingly important for supporting the primary business or mission.   Technology is playing a significant role in helping organizations meet the challenges…

Technology Helps California Life Sciences Companies Strategically Transition to the Remote / Hybrid Workplace

The 2021 California Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report, points to a nationwide staffing crunch in the life sciences industry. Between pandemic-related changes to the workplace and underdeveloped talent pipelines, the life sciences industry is in a fierce competition for skilled employees, both for STEM positions and for secondary roles like IT that are necessary to support scientists.
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Let’s work together to achieve state-of-the-art ransomware protection

Recent headlines have been dominated by stories about the Colonial Pipeline and JBS ransomware attacks. With multi-million-dollar ransoms, operations shut down for days, and the costs associated with investigating and recovering from the attacks, these incidents are stark reminders that businesses need to remain vigilant in their efforts to protect themselves from ransomware. Our state-of-the-art security programs have proven to…

The Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Fires, floods, ransomware attacks, or pandemics, such as COVID-19, that prevent people from working in the office are all reasons your organization needs a disaster recovery plan. However, while thinking about how to recover from a disaster, don’t forget to include business continuity (a.k.a) disaster avoidance as a cost-effective element of your overall disaster recovery plan. What is the difference between…

Identity and Access Management Best Practices: The Key to Cloud and Mobile Security

When we talk about data security, we’re basically talking about two things: making sure information and applications are available to people who are authorized to use them, and keeping everyone else away. Identity management, also known as identity and access management, is key to our ability to do that. Identity management is the process of defining who you are and what you’re…

Let’s work together to achieve state-of-the-art ransomware protection

Recent headlines have been dominated by stories about the Colonial Pipeline and JBS ransomware attacks. With multi-million-dollar ransoms, operations shut down for days, and the costs associated with investigating and recovering from the attacks, these incidents are stark reminders that businesses need to remain vigilant in their efforts to protect themselves from ransomware.   As Xantrion clients, we want to reassure you that, when we work together, our state-of-the-art security programs have proven to be highly effective in protecting clients from ransomware over the…

By Working Together We can Achieve State-of-the-Art Ransomware Protection – References

Reference sources: Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack: Hackers Used Compromised Password | Bloomberg  JBS Meat Supplier Cyberattack Timeline, Payment and Recovery Details | MSSP Alert  JBS Paid $11 Million to Resolve Ransomware Attack | WSJ  JBS Ransomware Attack Started in March | SecurityScorecard  To Pay or Not to Pay: That is the Question Ransomware Victims Must Answer | iPressGo New Bills on…

To Pay or Not to Pay: That is the Question That Ransomware Victims Must Answer

Most people never heard of the Colonial Pipeline Company before May 2021, even though it transports 45% of all fuel consumed on the US East Coast. This company works behind the scenes, moving 100 million gallons of refined gasoline and jet fuel through 5,500 miles of pipeline each day. However, that all changed in early May when the fuel stopped…

What’s Your Security Score?

As a bonus, you have the option to receive a free 1-hour security assessment. The assessment will include an overall security score as well as scores for each of the 15 elements of the NIST cybersecurity framework that are relevant for investment advisors. The scores and score explanations will help you determine whether your data protections are adequate or need…

On Demand Microsoft Training is Here!

We are excited to announce a new online training service for Microsoft applications, called Clip Training. Please talk to your vCIO about whether this free service might benefit you. If so, we look forward to adding you to the training rollout queue.  Key service features include:  1. It’s easy to use. Just visit http://training.xantrion.com/  Click the orange “Login using Office 365” button that appears at the bottom-right of your screen   If you are using an organization device, you should get logged in automatically. Otherwise, you can log in using your…

Three of the Most Common Employee Offboarding Mistakes

By Derik Belair, President and CEO, Augmentt There’s a famous phrase you’ve probably heard before: to err is human. Those words sum up why your security posture needs to focus on human actions–or the absence of them. When seen from this lens, cybersecurity becomes about much more than cleaning up after mistakes. It’s about proactively putting into place measures to…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Xantrion

The following are practices we’ve implemented to support our DEI strategy and goals. Our guidelines and practices are constantly evolving as we learn and grow. Recruiting Our recruiters receive implicit bias training and are required to present at least 4 diverse candidates in every candidate group provided to hiring managers. We build a diverse candidate pipeline by participating in groups…

​Changes Ahead for 2021 in Our Regulatory Environment – References

​(n.d.) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/shareholders/1024190/financial-policy-priorities-in-the-incoming-biden-administration-what-can-we-expect  (n.d.) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/shareholders/1024190/financial-policy-priorities-in-the-incoming-biden-administration-what-can-we-expect  (n.d.) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.natlawreview.com/article/president-biden-s-nominee-sec-chairman-what-does-it-mean-crypto  (n.d.) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.winsteadsecuritiesdefense.com/2021/02/what-to-expect-from-the-sec-under-the-biden-administration/  (2021, January 17) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/17/business/gary-gensler-sec-rohit-chopra-cfpb.html  (2021, February 1) Retrieved February 18, 2021 https://finfeed.com/features/biden-makes-esg-investing-key-focus-new-administration/ (2021, February 15) Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.natlawreview.com/article/preview-esg-regulation-under-biden-administration 

​Changes Ahead for 2021 in Our Regulatory Environment

By Sean Wilke, Partner & Head of Strategic Growth, Greyline Partners, LLC​  ​After a year full of unpredictability and change, the 2020 calendar year ended with an election that brings an additional layer of uncertainty to our nation. Now that 2020 has come and gone, what does the change in administration mean for SEC regulatory priorities?    Less than four months…

6 Improved Features of Microsoft Teams

Flexible, cloud-based work is here to stay, and Microsoft has been upgrading its cloud-based products to reflect that. Part of the Xantrion team attended Microsoft’s Ignite event to find out what’s new and improved so we can tell you how to take full advantage of the products we support. This article shares the changes we think are especially useful in Microsoft Teams: improvements to chat, meetings, and…

Preventing Remote Employee Burnout

Before the COVID-19 pandemic made work from home (WFH) necessary and common, many companies were experimenting with it. Some offered WFH as a reward to boost employee morale. Others used it as a tool to recruit and retain candidates who might otherwise have time and geographic constraints.  However, most employers made a point of not making WFH available to everyone. They assumed that workers wouldn’t be as productive remotely as they were in the office. Their remote work agreements still included requirements that employees spend…

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