February 1st, 2019 → 11:00 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Even as digital threats soar and public awareness about digital dangers increases, consumers seem to lack a clear understanding of how and where cybersecurity threats are evolving. According to a new study from Cujo AI, consumers have a wide range of misperceptions that could leave them vulnerable, even as they believe they are taking the necessary precautions. The company’s Cybersecurity Trends 2019 report was released this week at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Cujo AI is based in El Segundo, California and provides a cybersecurity and device management platform for network operators such as Comcast and Charter. Its service now covers 16 million homes and reaches 275 million endpoints. For the study, the company designed an online survey to analyze its end users’ perceptions. The study analyzed responses from 2,034 U.S. users who are connected to the Cujo AI Internet Security Firewall. The vast majority of those […]
January 21st, 2019 → 7:00 pm @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Stay ahead of cybercrime with our FREE Cybersecurity Health Check assessment. This assessment covers more than 20 security points in four key cybersecurity categories. The purpose of this self-assessment is to help you pinpoint your cybersecurity strengths and weaknesses, and to provide you with a complete Cybersecurity Health Check report containing useful tips and recommendations. This assessment takes no more than 5 to 10 minutes to complete your personal cybersecurity online assessment. After you complete the assessment, you will receive a custom report containing your cybersecurity scores and expert’s recommendations covering security check points across identity, apps and data, devices and infrastructure. Additionally, you will have the option to sign-up directly for a free Cybersecurity Health Check consultation with one of our Microsoft security experts. Take the Cybersecurity Health Check assessment Start 2019 off by ensuring your business stays secure against cyber-attacks. I look forward to following up with you […]
January 18th, 2019 → 9:50 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
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January 8th, 2019 → 4:17 pm @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Azure is an exciting opportunity for businesses of all sizes to move resource hosting out of the datacenter and into the cloud. Hosting in Azure removes the need for businesses to purchase, host, and maintain physical resources. Comparing physical systems to Azure pricing in a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) context helps evaluate the cost benefit of hosting in Azure. Insight to managing Azure utilization helps businesses find cost savings beyond traditional resource allocation. Many businesses initially compare Azure estimated monthly spend to the cost of purchasing equipment. This can be a fine starting point but doesn’t provide a complete picture. Hosting physical resources requires labor, real estate, power, cooling, and maintenance. These costs must be considered when analyzing TCO. Physical hardware, and the systems running on them, require people to manage those assets, and managers to manage those people. From setup to break-fix to maintenance, physical systems need people […]
December 7th, 2018 → 12:53 pm @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Executive summary Microsoft security researchers discovered a campaign taking advantage of shortcut (LNK) files to load malware onto systems. The campaign used the shortcut files to call PowerShell commands in the sLoad malware framework. The commands then downloaded and installed the Ramnit banking trojan, which stole credentials, contacts, and other sensitive information. Both the sLoad and Ramnit malware have existed for some time, but this new delivery method gives them another avenue for reaching their targets. In fact, as attackers constantly shift techniques to evade detection, many are now using LNK files to distribute commodity malware and perform targeted attacks. Microsoft security researchers discovered this campaign while pivoting from a behavioral detection for the malicious use of certutil.exe — a system tool that displays certificate authority (CA) information—highlighting the need for SOC operators to be vigilant about behavioral alerts that can indicate attacker activity even before concrete signatures for new […]
November 9th, 2018 → 4:31 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Is Your Business Ready For More Clients–and More Risk? While the holiday season provides a boon to many small businesses, all that hustle and bustle can also give criminals an opportunity to prey on shoppers and business owners. But there are simple steps you can take to protect your business, not just during the holiday season but throughout the coming year. 1. Make Security a Group Effort As security risks increase during the holidays, encourage employees to keep an eye out for red flags. Theft, fraud and data breaches can put a serious dent in companies bottom lines, which adversely affect job security and fluidity down the line. 2. Be On The Lookout For Fraud The holidays can be a prime time for fraudulent transactions because employees may be overwhelmed or under-trained, or both. Train employees to be on the lookout for anything suspicious. Pay attention to suspicious URL addresses, […]
October 5th, 2017 → 2:53 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Microsoft update on Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business: Microsoft Teams will expand your collaboration by allowing “guests” to access a team in your account. Initially only Office 365 customers can be invited but that will open up later. For details, read this BLOG posting from Microsoft:https://blogs.office.com/en-us/2017/09/11/expand-your-collaboration-with-guest-access-in-microsoft-teams/ They’re evolving Microsoft Teams to become the core communications client in Office 365, replacing the current Skype for Business client in Office 365 over time. Microsoft is promising a new, modern Skype infrastructure delivering enterprise-grade voice, video and meetings experiences. It is already powering communication experiences in Microsoft Teams and is evolving rapidly. This new infrastructure will provide speed of innovation as well as higher quality communication experiences. They’re also adding new calling features and meeting enhancements in Teams, including inbound and outbound calls to PSTN numbers, hold, call transfer and voicemail; audio conferencing preview, which enables participants to join a Teams meeting from […]
August 3rd, 2017 → 6:59 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
PORTLAND, OR — August 3, 2017 — KAMIND IT, a Lake Oswego IT and cyber-security company, today announced it has been named 2017 US SMB Enterprise Mobility & Security (EMS) Western Region Partner of the Year by Microsoft’s US Small and Mid-sized Business (SMB) Group. The award recognizes the US SMB partner that has demonstrated key competitive Microsoft Enterprise Mobility & Security (EMS) wins achieved in the Western Region. Members of the US SMB Partner Program have shown dedication to arming the small business community with the right technology and services they need to be successful. KAMIND IT is a leading supplier of Microsoft cloud technologies and solutions including Office 365, Azure, and EMS (security solutions). The company focuses on proactive cyber-security monitoring and prevention, as well as user awareness training. The company founder, Matt Katzer, has also written two books on Office 365 and co-authored two books on security. […]
June 5th, 2017 → 8:59 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
Back in 2014, Code Spaces was murdered. The company offered tools for source code management, but they didn’t have solid control over sensitive information — including their backups. One cyberattack later, and Code Spaces was out of business. Their killer had used some standard techniques, but the most effective was getting an unwitting Code Space employee to help — likely via a phishing attack. When it comes to cybercrime that targets businesses, employees are the largest risks. Sure, your IT guys and gals are trained to recognize phishing attempts, funky websites, and other things that just don’t seem right. But can you say the same thing about the people in reception, or the folks over in sales? Sure, those employees might know that clicking on links or opening attachments in strange emails can cause issues. But things have become pretty sophisticated; cybercriminals can make it look like someone in your […]
July 21st, 2016 → 7:24 am @ KAMIND IT // No Comments
[PORTLAND, OR — July 20, 2016] — KAMIND IT today announced it has been named 2016 US SMB Champions Club Northwest Partner of the Year by Microsoft’s US Small and Mid-sized Business (SMB) Champions Club. The award recognizes the US SMB Champions Club partner who has demonstrated significant SMB sales and year-over-year SMB revenue growth with Northwest SMB customers. Members of the US SMB Champions Club have shown dedication to arming the small business community with the right technology and services they need to be successful. KAMIND IT is a leading supplier of Microsoft cloud technologies and solutions including Office 365, Azure, and EMS. Matt Katzer, President, has also written two books on Office 365 which are top sellers on Amazon. “We are deeply honored to once again be recognized by Microsoft for the work we do in helping companies successfully and securely manage their businesses in the cloud” said […]
