Tech Tidbit – The best defense may be a good offense

“The best offense is a good defense.” -Author Unknown “The best defense is to go on offense.” -Scott Quimby If you have been reading our Tech Tidbits over time, you know that a Security Operations Centers (SOCs) that provide 24x7x365 “eyes on glass” over your endpoints, or better still, over your entire network and firewalls, […]

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Acture/CSI’s January Tech Talk – Recording Available

This exciting session will be led by Scott Quimby, CISSP, Senior Technical Advisor at Acture/CSI, and Larry Lanigan, Site Leader at Acture with 17 years of experience as a technology professional. What to Expect: 1. “Tech Tidbits” with Scott Quimby.

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Exclusive Cybersecurity Webinar with Acture/CSI and Blackpoint Cyber Experts – Recording Available

We are excited to invite you to an exclusive cybersecurity webinar recording led by industry experts at Blackpoint Cyber. ​This is your opportunity to gain insights from experts in cyber defense. ​Agenda: Introduction & Background of Blackpoint – Jamie Ivers, Senior Solutions Advisor SOC Overview – Jason Rathbun, Technical Director of Threat Operations SOC Saves: Real-World Examples – […]

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Tech Tidbit – A discussion about insider threats

Acture/CSI has been going at a dizzying pace. I counted 16 online and in-person events for 2024, plus NYSCATE. Then you add all the Acture Solutions events. The Acture Solutions family has been busy providing you with the best technical information and best products to support you in maintaining a stable, secure, manageable network for […]

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Tech Tidbit – I have a door problem at my house. You do too

I have a chronic issue with people’s ability to close doors securely. The issue is at home, and it spans all ages. I am constantly finding sliding doors ajar or the front door not closed. As some of you know I rescue English Springer Spaniels – aka bird dogs.

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Tech Tidbit – Happy Holidays!

I wanted to remind you that “Hacker’s Holiday Hours” will start as you wind down for the Christmas break. Last year, I got a call from the SOC on the morning of the Saturday before Christmas. My wife made a face on that call, but we did what we needed to do.

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Join us for an Exclusive Cocktail Party on 11/24 at NYSCATE!

We are thrilled to extend our invitation to you for an exclusive Cocktail Party hosted by Acture Solutions! This will be a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers, enjoy some delicious cocktails, and discuss the latest innovations in K-12 technology with the Acture team.

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Key Steps for Developing a Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

There has never been a more important time for a comprehensive cybersecurity implementation plan. Consider this: On average, US schools lose $500K daily to downtime from ransomware attacks, and cybercrime generally keeps rising. With these more prevalent cyber threats, protecting your organization’s sensitive data and IT infrastructure is essential.

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