Over 600 million identity attacks occur daily, with more than 99% targeting passwords through breach replay, password spray, and phishing tactics, according to the 2024 Microsoft Digital Defense Report. Yet despite this staggering reality, most organizations remain focused on traditional perimeter defenses while attackers simply log in with stolen credentials. “The most common misconception is that[…] Read
HIPAA requirements are changing again in 2026. Some requirements have already been finalized with compliance deadlines in 2026. Other changes are on the agenda for HHS to approve in 2026, with compliance deadlines not yet finalized. If you have a managed service provider for healthcare, your provider can help you understand the changes. Either way, there’s[…] Read
The modern workplace creates a constant hum of communication. Emails, messages, reports – the sheer volume can feel overwhelming. A staggering 78% of professionals report an ever-growing number of communication channels, leaving them with less time to craft clear, effective messages. This pressure cooker environment breeds misunderstandings and wasted time, ultimately hurting productivity and satisfaction. The[…] Read
The largest credential leak in history exposed 16 billion usernames and passwords for platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook. So, if your business is still relying on passwords, you’re already at risk. Jason Meilleur, Cloud Solutions Director at 360 Visibility, explains: “Microsoft blocks 7,000 password-related attacks every second. That’s 600 million attempts a day. Passwords[…] Read
As organizations head into 2026, one thing is clear: the pace of technology change isn’t slowing down. AI adoption is accelerating, cyber threats are intensifying faster than human defenders can react, and businesses need more value than ever from managed services. To help leaders prepare for what’s ahead, Corsica Technologies CEO Brian Harmison and CISO Ross[…] Read
When you log in to your computer on a Monday morning and see that ransomware screen demanding payment, you should realize that the attack didn’t start that weekend. As Net at Work CISO Michael Powell explains, “To stage an attack, it’s not uncommon for a threat actor to have been in the environment up to 90 days.” For weeks or months, threat actors may have been cataloging[…] Read
During a recent penetration test, we uncovered a critical vulnerability in a publicly accessible API endpoint that allowed unauthenticated users to escalate privileges all the way to an administrative level. This flaw ultimately exposed the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of every user in the system. We’re sharing this finding because it’s a perfect example of[…] Read
How AI-driven defences could prevent an uphill battle with modern cyberthreats In 2024, the UK government reported that 50 percent of businesses had experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the prior 12 months, with such attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated. Battling the latest cyberattacks involves leveraging the agility and intelligence of AI[…] Read
You wouldn’t drive without a seat belt. You wouldn’t leave your office unlocked overnight. So why go online without multifactor authentication (MFA)? MFA is like a second lock on your digital door. Instead of relying on just a password which can be stolen, guessed, or phished it adds another layer of protection, such as a[…] Read
Published by Austin Justice, Justice IT Consulting LLC
Defense contractors have anticipated the full implementation of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) for some time now. On September 10, 2025, the Federal Register published the DFARS Final Rule, giving defense procurement officers the power to require CMMC compliance—both in new contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In other words, CMMC compliance is now required for any contractor[…] Read
