Tag: cybersecurity

Halcyon Review: Fortifying Cyber Resilience with Halcyon’s Anti-Ransomware Platform

November 24, 2025November 22, 2025 Gustav Eriksson

Ransomware isn’t just another threat—it’s an existential crisis for many organizations. With the days of paying a ransom and hoping for the best increasingly untenable, forward-looking enterprises are shifting to more proactive, resilient strategies. Enter Halcyon: a platform purpose-built to detect, disrupt, and recover from ransomware, rather than simply react. In this post we’ll explore…

Cyber Security

Top IT Skillsets for 2026: What Will Define the Next Generation of Tech Talent

November 14, 2025 Gustav Eriksson

The technology landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and as we approach 2026, the demand for highly skilled IT professionals is stronger than ever. Organizations are not just looking for technical expertise—they’re seeking strategic thinkers who can adapt to emerging technologies, drive innovation, and ensure security and scalability in an AI-driven world. Here…

Technology Trends

Critical Cisco Firewall Zero-Days: CVE-2025-20333 & CVE-2025-20362 – What You Must Know

November 13, 2025 Gustav Eriksson

Introduction In September 2025, Cisco released an urgent security advisory covering two critical vulnerabilities in its firewall/VPN products: CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362. These flaws are already being exploited in the wild, meaning organizations should treat them as high priority.This blog will explain what they are, how they work, who is affected, and what mitigations you need…

Cyber Security

How Managed IT Services Can Meet the Needs of Community Banks

June 9, 2024December 29, 2023 Gustav Eriksson

In the fast-paced world of banking, technology plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and meeting the evolving needs of customers. Community banks, in particular, face unique IT challenges as they strive to stay competitive while maintaining the trust of their local customers. Managed Services Providers (MSPs) have emerged as strategic partners in addressing…

Managed IT Services

Top 6 Cybersecurity Issues with Moving to the Cloud in 2024

April 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Gustav Eriksson

The purpose of this article is to discuss cybersecurity issues with moving to the cloud. As organizations increasingly migrate their applications and data to the cloud, traditional network security architectures become less effective. Without additional security solutions, security policies within cloud applications are governed within the application itself. It decides the security posture over your…

Cyber Security

Corporate Technologies Expands Services with Acquisition of NuMSP

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 Gustav Eriksson

Corporate Technologies, a prominent player in the IT services industry headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has recently made waves with its acquisition of NuMSP formerly known in the Twin Cities as Network Medics. This strategic move is poised to significantly enhance Corporate Technologies’ capabilities, particularly in the realm of 24×7 Network Operations Center (NOC) and…

Managed IT Services

Top 5 Cybersecurity Certificates in 2024 by ETG

February 15, 2024December 26, 2023 Gustav Eriksson

The purpose of this article is to give people who are interested in cybersecurity the top 5 cybersecurity certificates in 2024 that they should go for to get an entry level position in cybersecurity. In today’s digitally interconnected world, cybersecurity stands as a critical pillar safeguarding sensitive data and systems from cyber threats. As the…

IT Certifications

Tech Strategy 101 for 2024 by Early Tech Guy

January 4, 2024February 22, 2024 Gustav Eriksson

I am writing about tech strategy 101 for 2024 because I have seen and read about a lot of bad decisions that have led to catastrophic results that could have been avoided. I have also seen and read about decisions that have opened up new opportunities and drive a lot of business forward. My purpose…

Technology Trends

Exploring the Cost-Benefit Analysis of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions

December 17, 2023July 26, 2023 Gustav Eriksson

In an increasingly digitized world, organizations face growing cybersecurity threats that can cause significant financial losses and reputational damage. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions have emerged as a robust line of defense against cyber threats, enabling proactive threat detection and rapid incident response. In this cost-benefit analysis, we delve into the economic impact of…

EDR

Metropolitan State University (MN) Receives NSA Grant

December 11, 2023November 16, 2025 Gustav Eriksson

Metro State University, situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has secured a prestigious $1.45 million grant from the National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. Among only three institutions nationwide to receive this grant, Metro State plans to utilize the funding to establish the Metro State University Cybersecurity Clinic. This innovative program aims…

Cyber Security