Tag: CISA
AI, identity, and action: What MSPs must prioritize this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This October marks the 22nd annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign co-led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s theme, “Building a Cyber Strong America,” coincides with the sponsoring agency – CISA...
Government shut-down heightens cybersecurity risks
As the U.S. government enters its first full week with operations ground to a halt, experts fear that there will be cybersecurity ramifications. The numbers paint a grim picture: According to Department of Homeland Security planning documents, approximately 65 percent...
Tech Time Warp: Two decades of Cybersecurity Awareness Month—but there’s still work to do
If you’re reading this blog, you probably observe cybersecurity awareness year-round, not just during the annual observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month each October. But, as a managed service provider (MSP), you also likely appreciate any opportunity to draw attention to...
Late-summer CISA alert roundup
At least once or twice a year I like to sift through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) alerts and share some of the latest with SmarterMSP.com. The end of summer is one of the best times to do...
CISA alerts: Why they belong on every MSP’s watchlist
Last week, we looked at how cybercriminals ramp up their activity during the summer months. As pool parties and vacation plans start, so do escalating cybersecurity alerts from both CISA and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. With organizations running...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Active exploitation of ASA vulnerability
Cisco has confirmed that a decade-old cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software is actively being exploited in the wild. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to mitigate your risk. What is the threat?...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Kemp LoadMaster and VMware vCenter vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added critical vulnerabilities in Progress Kemp LoadMaster (CVE-2024-1212) and VMware vCenter Server (CVE-2024-38812, CVE-2024-38813) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands, gain remote...
Tips to help your customers master the art of online safety
Strong cybersecurity awareness should be a priority every day, but October serves as a great reminder for all of us to stay vigilant. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Alliance (CISA) recommends the following simple yet powerful tips to boost online...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical Fortinet RCE vulnerability exploited
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability being actively exploited in Fortinet products. If you are using Fortinet, please read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to...
Tech Time Warp: Cybersecurity’s evolving role in homeland security
Although Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been observed in some fashion for more than 20 years, the federal agency leading the effort to #SecureOurWorld has only existed since late 2018. Let’s dive into this week’s Tech Time Warp. The origin story...
