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Security Assessments & Security Debt / #ExpectMore Series
At Contextual Security Solutions we are continuously looking for ways in which we can better serve our customers. It has been a primary focus from day one, almost ten years ago. Whether it’s through the creation of our illumino Compliance...
Why Every Organization Needs a Sufficient Incident Response Plan
Organizations across all sectors rely on technology to run their businesses. It is a vital component that is necessary to handle nearly every aspect of the day-to-day workings of any business. With the presence of this technological integration comes the risk of...
What is the SolarWinds Hack?
Long before rioters pushed and forced their way into the U.S. Capitol, a stealthier invader was lurking through the computers of government officials, stealing documents, monitoring emails, and setting up traps for future attacks. Foreign hackers, who top US officials...
What Does the Current Presidential Administration Look Like for the Cyber Environment?
The president has promised that cybersecurity will be a top priority of his administration. The administration hasn't wasted any time putting together what some have called a “world-class” cybersecurity team of officials and they are diligently working to create a...
2021 Exchange Breaches (HAFNIUM)
In response to the recent Microsoft Exchange exploits, and the desire to funnel relevant information into a single source, Contextual Security Solutions has consolidated some information regarding the recent 0-day exploitation. If you are running MS-Exchange (2013,...
Cyber Security for the New World of ‘Work From Home’
When the novel coronavirus first hit back in March of 2020, no one could have ever predicted what was to come. Now, nearly a year later, millions of people are still working from home, with no real end in sight. This new remote workforce left organizations scrambling...
‘Trust but Verify’-Why it’s Critical to Cybersecurity
Consider the way your business views cybersecurity. Is it something that is simply pushed off to the IT department and used as a preventative measure just in case? Or is actually something that is considered an important factor for growth? Especially in this new...
Be On the Lookout for These Cybersecurity Trends in 2021
It’s safe to say that 2020 was unlike any other year. With the global spread of COVID-19, workers all over the world suddenly shifted from offices to working from home. As businesses and organizations struggled to shift and adapt to this new normal, cyber criminals...
Why You Need Zero Trust Cyber Security
As we enter 2021, businesses and organizations remain focused on how they can continue pushing forward amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, they have turned their attention to cybersecurity, as they look for ways to protect sensitive information and data...
Security Threats Increase as Cybercriminals Target Remote Working
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to sweep across the nation, thousands of businesses have adopted a remote working landscape. While advancements in technology allowed for remote working before the pandemic, many businesses still operated within the confines of an...