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Require MFA for Externally‑Exposed Applications

CIS IG1 Safeguard 6.3

by Heath Gieson | Jun 30, 2026

Require MFA for Externally‑Exposed Applications This article is part of our ongoing CIS IG1 series focused on practical, high‑impact security controls. In this section of the framework, identity takes center stage. Rather than focusing on new tools or complex architectures, CIS IG1 emphasizes a simple idea: access should always be verified, especially when systems are exposed to the internet. The CIS IG1 safeguards around identity begin at the most obvious boundary: externally‑exposed...

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More Updates Don’t Mean More Risk — They Mean Better Security

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CIS IG1 Control 4.6: Securely Managing Network Gear

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The Unlocked Screen in the Corner Office: What CIS Control 4.3 Requires and Why Biometrics Make It Easier Than You Think

CIS IG1 Control 3.6: Encrypt Data on End User Devices—Because Lost Doesn’t Have to Mean Exposed

CIS IG1 Control 3.6: Encrypt Data on End User Devices—Because Lost Doesn’t Have to Mean Exposed

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🚨 Why Companies & Users Should Avoid the OneStart Browser 🚨

by Ceri Sucato | Nov 5, 2025 | 2025, Cybersecurity, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

As security leaders, we’re constantly pitched tools that promise productivity gains. OneStart, an AI-powered browser, claims to integrate ChatGPT,...

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Wi-Fi Performance Secrets to Boost Your Business Productivity

by Ceri Sucato | Sep 19, 2025 | Infrastructure, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

Nothing disrupts your workday quite like unreliable Wi-Fi. One moment everything’s running smoothly, and the next, video calls freeze, files won’t...

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Practical Steps for Securing Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity

Practical Steps for Securing Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity

by Ceri Sucato | Aug 15, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

Picture this: your business’s front door is locked tight, alarm systems are humming, and firewalls are up, but someone sneaks in through the back...

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Decoding Cyber Insurance: What Policies Really Cover (and What They Don’t)

Decoding Cyber Insurance: What Policies Really Cover (and What They Don’t)

by Ceri Sucato | Aug 1, 2025 | 2025, Cybersecurity, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

For small businesses navigating an increasingly digital world, cyber threats aren't just an abstract worry - they're a daily reality. Whether it's...

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Why Software Supply Chain Security is Critical

by Ceri Sucato | Nov 18, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Network, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

In today’s world, everything’s connected. That includes the software your business relies on, whether you've installed that software locally or use...

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You’ve Probably Already Been Breached: How to Know

by Ceri Sucato | Oct 21, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

In today's interconnected world, cyber threats are more pervasive than ever. The unfortunate reality is that many businesses have already been...

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American Water Cyber Incident: Reminder to Protect Your Business

by forthright | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024, Cybersecurity, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

5 Critical Steps to Protect Your Business After a Cyberattack Using the American Water Cyber Breach as an example. Cyberattacks are a constant...

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Announcing Forthright Cyber

by forthright | Sep 30, 2024 | 2024, Cybersecurity, Tech Insights, Uncategorized

Forthright Cyber: A New Era of Cybersecurity Services Forthright Technology Partners is excited to announce the launch of Forthright Cyber, a...

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Cybersecurity is key to avoiding ransomware troubles

What is Ransomware? Forthright Senior System Administrator Explains

by forthright | Sep 14, 2021 | Tech Insights, Uncategorized

Forthright's Senior Systems Administrator Andrew Pantaleon defines targeted and non-targeted ransomware attacks in an article  explaining this...

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