Articles By TEAM ASCEND
Learn about the growing cyber threat that attackers use to make money… by taking yours.
High-profile, newsworthy cyber breaches may have you believe that only big corporations like Target, Facebook, and Equifax are where cyber criminals focus their efforts. However, it continues to be proven that small and mid-sized organizations are being targeted frequently, ...
If a single password was the barrier between an attacker and your network, would it hold up against brute force?
The bad guys got their hands on a powerful tool… and now they use it to get their hands on your passwords.
Learn one method used by attackers to gain a foothold in a network and escalate their privileges.
One of the easiest ways for cyber criminals to begin an attack is through a malicious email. Here’s a look at how they do it.
Cyber criminals have no off season. Here are some of the most popular attack tactics and techniques your organization should be prepared to defend against.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a news release reminding professional tax preparers that they are required by law to have a written data security plan.
Every business needs cybersecurity, right? The bad guys are out there and have shelved their shotguns for computer code. Then why is it so difficult for MSPs to sell cybersecurity? The most common approach I hear to selling MSS is educating customers and that is important, ...
What is the MITRE ATT&CK Product Evaluation? The ATT&CK evaluation framework, according to MITRE, is a new development that provides a transparent, customer-centric approach to product evaluation for cyber detection software and solutions. The ATT&CK evaluation ...
Picture this... An employee receives a targeted phishing email and, without realizing what it is, downloads an “urgent update” for his computer. The attacker now has access to their device and is able to install a keylogger on the computer, learn more about the network, and ...
Large organizations aren’t the only ones who need technology to compete in their respective markets. Companies of all sizes prioritize operational efficiency to hit short- and long-term goals but not all of them are equally equipped to sustain it like an enterprise-level ...
Cybersecurity has become a hot topic for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their small business clients. It has become clear that MSPs who don't provide cybersecurity to their clients are falling behind, but the quality of the cybersecurity offerings is also a key factor.
With warnings of a potential economic downturn approaching, many business owners are shifting their focus inward to fortify their position for shaky markets. While small and mid-sized business owners who play the long game of business development are paying off debts and ...
As an operationally mature MSP, you should be pricing your basic support services on a per-seat basis to help your clients and prospects understand what you bring to the table in a transparent pricing model. Security Services should be no different.