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Priority 1 – Deploy Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
CISA in their January and August 2023 Bulletins again called out some of the most important ways that schools can protect themselves from cyber attacks. In both reports, CISA suggested that schools start their Cybersecurity journey by implementing six of the Highest-priority security measures.
Tech Tidbit – You need to implement this free, simple local account lock out policy ASAP
As we attempt to harden our networks and strengthen our passwords, I wanted to bring up something again I have talked about in various settings. Password lock-out policies. Since the beginning of time, we have had a basic password lock-out policy.
Tech Tidbit – Thoughts About Passwords
Recently it was worldwide “change your password” day! I have a few thoughts. If you attended the CSI CyberSecurity event in December, you heard the NYS SED CISO get caught up in the incongruent password guidance between NYS and NIST CSF. Unfortunately, there was no breakthrough in this discussion, but NYS SED heard you that […]
Using CPGs in Real Life – Minimize Exposures to Common Attacks
Would you be comfortable giving your plumber the key to your house so he/she can come in at any time to fix anything they might feel is amiss? The answer is probably no. Did you know that when you give a vendor unfettered access to your network you are essentially doing the same thing? Similarly, […]
CSI Tech Talk I October 2023 – Recording Available
We live in interesting times and continue to face some very unique challenges to keep your school district safe and stable so teachers can teach, students can learn, and the staff behind the scenes can do all the important tasks that make the district function well.
CSI’s Tech Talk II October 2023 – Recording Available
We live in interesting times and continue to face some very unique challenges to keep your school district safe and stable so teachers can teach, students can learn, and the staff behind the scenes can do all the important tasks that make the district function well.
CSI Tech Talk II May 2023 – Recording Available
Join us, as Scott discusses his latest “Tech Tidbits” including updates on security and industry news since we last got together. Watch it here × Please fill the form below
CSI Tech Talk I April 2023 – Recording Available
Join us, as Scott discusses his latest “Tech Tidbits” including updates on security and industry news since we last got together. Watch it here × Please fill the form below
CSI Tech Talk I January 2023 – Recording Available
Tech Tidbits – Scott’s updates on security, updates, and industry news since we last got together. Harden your endpoints as part of your overall security plan – We talk about patching constantly. However, recent ransomware attack post-mortem analysis has shown that there are a number of free, and mostly easy endpoint configuration changes you can quickly make to […]