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How to Extend the Value of a SIEM–InfoSec Southwest Austin
If you are in the Austin area, please join Pinnacle Technology Partners at InfoSec Southwest in Austin from 4/11 - 4/13. I'll be presenting and demonstrating how to extend the value of a Security Information Event Manager (SIEM) through the receipt of traditional and...
The Olympics are Going for the Cloud Gold
The Winter Olympics have evolved dramatically over the past 20-30 years, with innovations in equipment and performance. Classic events like downhill skiing and figure skating now coexist with cutting-edge technology, including cloud infrastructure. This shift has revolutionized the way the games are managed, reducing costs and enhancing the experience for both athletes and audiences. The cloud’s role in this transformation highlights its potential value for other organizations considering similar advancements.
Containing the Cost of the Cloud
We’ve got clients in all stages of cloud adoption, from the nascent migrators to the “we’re all ins.” Each stage of the journey has its own challenges, and our job is to engineer solutions for each client, at each stage. The final stage in the cloud journey (if there...
Fluency in Action: How PTP Enhances Managed Security with AI-Driven Insight
In today’s threat landscape, basic security isn’t enough. Many organizations—especially in biotech, healthcare, and research—still rely on legacy protection tools that lack visibility and intelligence. Think locked doors with no security cameras. That’s where PTP...
Cisco ASA Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN functionality of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software, potentially allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code or crash affected devices. This vulnerability...
PTP Gives Back: Christmas Delivery
The PTP team continues to spread holiday cheer through our community outreach efforts. This past Christmas, our dedicated PTP “elves” worked together to bring joy to two families in need. Partnering with St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati, we successfully...
7 Fundamental Discussions to Have Before Embracing Cloud Innovation
This past year, we saw an accelerated sophistication of high-profile security threats, a proliferation of new vendors, an increasing shortage of IT skills, and a pace of innovation in the Cloud that is exceeding many organizations’ abilities to keep up. What’s in...
Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities—and How to Spot Them
Understand the critical aspects of Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities and how to protect your systems. Meltdown allows access to other programs’ memory, while Spectre tricks programs into leaking data. These vulnerabilities can be detected and mitigated with current endpoint protections like Cybereason or Cylance. Join our session to learn about deploying patches, utilizing web proxies, firewalls, and ensuring your systems are secure. Ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their security posture against these threats.
Cybersecurity and the “Human Factor”
A very large percentage of security breaches are caused by human error. HUMANS are the weakest security link in today’s technology infrastructure. That said (and perhaps ironically), best security practices require continual human examination and intervention, even...