July 24, 2024

Cyber Security Awareness

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Our Commitment To You

Last Friday the world experienced widespread computer outages as a direct result of a broken update from the cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike reported that there were over 8.5 million Windows devices impacted and emphasized that this was a result of a problem update and not the result of being victims of a cybersecurity incident.

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November 17, 2022

Press Release

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JSCM Group Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 ...

Huntersville, NC, November 16th, 2022—JSCM Group, premier cybersecurity experts and industry leader, announced today the successful completion of its 2022 Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 2 examination, which ensures compliance with the leading industry standards for managing data.

March 9, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness

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TLStorm… Next Cyclops Blink?

Armis, the leading asset visibility and security platform, announced today that it has uncovered three associated critical APC Smart-UPS device vulnerabilities.

TLStorm… Next Cyclops Blink?

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August 17, 2015

What We Are Reading

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August 17, 2015

Here is a brief list of some great books our IT Security Team is currently reading to stay current on issues.

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July 24, 2015

Integrity in Busienss

Accountability in IT Security Products

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July 24, 2015

Integrity in Busienss

There is absolutely no major IT security product created that has no flaws or vulnerabilities.

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June 16, 2015

Risk Management, Security Assessments, Security Training

Breaking Things

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June 16, 2015

Risk Management, Security Assessments, Security Training

Security organizations don’t simply install firewalls, they manage them and they break them to test.

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June 1, 2015

JStengel Consulting is Now JSCM Group

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June 1, 2015

JStengel Consulting has been renamed to JSCM Group. We have grown so our name needed a refresh.

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February 26, 2015

Security Assessments, Security Training

Start with Design

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February 26, 2015

Security Assessments, Security Training

Sometimes we renovate, others we start fresh and create something; learning from our history and tapping into our knowledge garnered over the years.

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January 30, 2015

Identity Theft, Internal Risks, PCI Compliance, Security Assessments, Security Training

Are you ready for EMV?

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January 30, 2015

Identity Theft, Internal Risks, PCI Compliance, Security Assessments, Security Training

Is your organization ready for EMV? Gas stations are not.

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January 22, 2015

Identity Theft, Risk Management, Security Training

Password Reuse

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January 22, 2015

Identity Theft, Risk Management, Security Training

Password reuse is a major issue and people are causing themselves more damage when a breach occurs.

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January 14, 2015

Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks, Security Assessments

Reverse the Questions

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January 14, 2015

Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks, Security Assessments

Every company should ask vendors for a copy of their latest security assessment. Don't let them access to your network without having them tested.

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January 6, 2015

Security Assessments

Inactivity

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January 6, 2015

Security Assessments

Not getting your network tested by a third party isn't saving you any money, it is going to cost you money.

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December 17, 2014

Risk Management

Unseen Malware

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December 17, 2014

Risk Management

Malware on your network may have never been seen before. Polymorphic malware is a growing problem and your network could have it throughout.

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December 7, 2014

Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks

Book Reccomendation

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December 7, 2014

Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks

I thought this week I would recommend a great new book by Brian Krebs called SPAM Nation. If you ever wanted to know why we deal with SPAM and malware this is the book to read. He goes into the reasons why, who is buying these offers, and what the business model is.

Check it out on Amazon

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December 1, 2014

Identity Theft, Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks

The Search for Automatic

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December 1, 2014

Identity Theft, Integrity in Busienss, Internal Risks

If you search for a security solution that is automatic you will find tow things, malware on your network and disappointment.

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November 17, 2014

Internal Risks, WatchGuard

Dirtbox

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November 17, 2014

Internal Risks, WatchGuard

The United States government has a fleet of planes in at least five airports that are equipped to track specific mobile phones.

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November 14, 2014

WatchGuard

Chip-and-Pin vs Chip-and-Signature

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November 14, 2014

WatchGuard

Chip-and-Pin vs Chip-and-Signature, learn the difference as it takes effect in the US.

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October 20, 2014

WatchGuard

Marketing of Security Products

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October 20, 2014

WatchGuard

How companies market security products is disingenuous and is tantamount to false advertising.

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October 16, 2014

WatchGuard

Flaws in Automated Security Products

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October 16, 2014

WatchGuard

Their are countless flaws in automated security products. Software cannot yet mimic human intelligence.

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October 6, 2014

WatchGuard

The Narrow View

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October 6, 2014

WatchGuard

Security assessments with the goal of checking the preverbal box are useless. Spend the time to get a real one completed.

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September 25, 2014

WatchGuard

The Minor League

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September 25, 2014

WatchGuard

Cybercriminals practice their skills on small businesses before going to the large organizations. Small companies have just as much risk.

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September 15, 2014

WatchGuard

Attacks of All Sizes

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September 15, 2014

WatchGuard

Just because a business is large does not mean your data is safe with them. Cyber attacks come in all shapes and sizes.

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September 8, 2014

Uncategorized

Thinking About Security at Retail

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September 8, 2014

Uncategorized

Security in retail, one os the most targeted of all industries. Consumers have no skin in the game because banks refund the money.