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ImageQuest promotes Shutt to Director of Advisory Services

September 29, 2022 ImageQuest has promoted Sammi Jo Shutt to Director of Advisory Services from Lead Information Security Advisor. The promotion includes her ascension onto the ImageQuest executive leadership team. Sammi Jo, who joined ImageQuest in January 2019 as a Security Analyst, has been instrumental in helping the company’s Information Advisory Services practice double in size since her … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Shutt to Director of Advisory Services" Read More

ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app

September 9, 2022 ImageQuest recommends that our clients and other organizations ban the use of TikTok on company devices. We strongly recommend not creating a company account. China-based ByteDance owns TikTok, and we’ve seen numerous reports that the app appears problematic from a security and privacy perspective. For example: We encourage you to learn more by searching for … Continue reading "ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app" Read More

ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Security Operations Engineer

August 9, 2022 Mason Funderburg, Lead Client Support Specialist for ImageQuest, has been promoted to Security Operations Engineer. Mason joins ImageQuest’s Security Operations team led by SecOps Architect Damian King. Mason started with ImageQuest in 2020 as an IT Support Specialist II, then was promoted to Field Tech 10 months later. Seven months ago, he was named Lead … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Security Operations Engineer" Read More

Is your Incident Response Plan up to date?

July 19, 2022 A security incident is an event that would cause financial and/or reputational harm, disrupt daily operations, or create compliance issues with state or federal regulations. An Incident Response Plan (IRP) tackles those problems ahead of time, allowing planning when cooler heads can think clearly. You should develop an IRP to guide your organization’s responses to … Continue reading "Is your Incident Response Plan up to date?" Read More

ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead

February 21, 2022 ImageQuest has promoted Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead, effective today. The promotion reflects Mason “consistently going above and beyond for our clients and our team,” said Alyssia Syphers, Client Support Manager. “Mason is a natural leader. He is analytical, looks for process improvement, and is always willing to help wherever we need help.” … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya

January 24, 2022 Polish authorities arrested 22-year-old Ukranian Yaroslav Vasinskyi on Oct. 8 in connection with attacks on software provider Kaseya and others. In an indictment a month later, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Vasinskyi of unleashing Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware on Kaseya and other victims. Vasinkyi and a co-defendant, 28-year-old Russian Yevgeniy Polyanin, “deployed some of the internet’s … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal accused of hacking Kaseya" Read More

The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards

January 21, 2022 If you are of a certain age, you might be amused to learn that some modern office workers say the greatest keyboard is … the mechanical keyboards found on old IBM Selectric Typewriters. Yes, that 1960s technology now represents the pinnacle of typing feel and sound. And a growing number of enthusiasts seek the Selectric’s equivalent … Continue reading "The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards" Read More

Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP

January 17, 2022 Less than a week after pushing out a major update, Apple sent out another software update – and Mac users should install it right away. The new updates fix bugs in the new iOS software – including one that could allow criminals to take over your device.  Security experts recommend you install these patches as … Continue reading "Mac Users: Install latest software updates ASAP" Read More

Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing

January 5, 2022 Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: Worry less about ransomware. Ha! you say, impossible! Well, not if you take certain steps. And if your internal IT team is stretched thin (hello, log4j) some steps might have been missed. We have a checklist to help you achieve this New Year’s resolution – and for another … Continue reading "Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing" Read More

CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing

December 9, 2021 Have you heard of the term “malvertising”? As the “mal” in the name suggests, it’s another problem to be wary of online. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines it as “the use of malicious or hijacked website advertisements to spread malware. … It bypasses built-in browser protections against pop-ups and forced redirects … Continue reading "CISA recommends establishing secure Web browsing" Read More

What is a security-based Clean Desk Policy?

October 22, 2021 Does your organization have a “Clean Desk Policy”? If this makes you think of a well-organized, clean, and tidy desk, we understand. But that’s not the definition I’m referencing. I am talking about a security policy that helps safeguard your workspace and secure sensitive, confidential information. So what exactly is a “Clean Desk Policy”? A … Continue reading "What is a security-based Clean Desk Policy?" Read More

Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now

October 6, 2021 “The new phonebook’s here! The new phonebook’s here,” yells Steve Martin in the movie “The Jerk.” Microsoft marketing might use a similar line – the new operating system, Windows 11, is here. But while Microsoft may be excited, reviewers appear to be more like Jackie Mason, whose reaction to Martin is, “I wish I could … Continue reading "Windows 11 – we recommend you hold off for now" Read More