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January 13th, 2021

The Cybersecurity 202: Riot In The Capitol Is A Nightmare Scenario For Cybersecurity Professionals
This is the stuff of cybersecurity pros' nightmares. Physical access to sensitive devices could have allowed tech-savvy intruders to penetrate congressional systems. A now-removed tweet from a right-wing journalist showed rioters had access to at least one unlocked computer in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, open to email appearing to belong to a staffer.

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2020 Puro Clean Classic Golf Tournament
The PuroClean Classic presented by the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the 6th annual tournament that brings out 125 to 140 golfers every year. PuroClean puts back into the Chamber of Commerce enabling programs and support for small businesses and a local charity. Help small businesses by playing golf.

Cybersecurity Teams Are Struggling With Burnout, But The Attacks Keep Coming
Cybersecurity teams are facing new challenges to how they work as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many security operation centers (SOC) to work remotely while also having to deal with new threats – all of which is leading to higher workloads and an increase in burnout for staff.
HOW REMOTE WORKING IS MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR HACKERS

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Cyber Hygiene for Manufacturers
The manufacturing industry represents about 12% of the US economy. With increased cyber-attacks on the US economy perpetrated by nation-states and organized crime, the US manufacturing industry is becoming a target of the bad actors. The reasons range from Intellectual Property theft, financial theft, key-military design thefts, and extortion due to ransomware. Manufacturers must enhance their defenses to manage cyber risks and make an attempt to contain and reduce cyber risks.
For members of SFMA (South Florida Manufacturers Association)

4 Important Cybersecurity Resolutions to Make for 2021
2021 offers us a fresh start, albeit still saddled with some familiar health safety constraints. These should (we think) lift gradually as herd immunity continues to build and vaccine distribution becomes more widespread.
As we stand here, against that backdrop, it’s appropriate to think about our organizations, our plans for new business, products and services, and our data and intellectual property.
Get Ready For CMMC (#SIMPLIFY_CMMC)
24By7Security is named as a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB). We are trained and qualified to assist DoD suppliers with getting ready for certification on the CMMC model.
In upcoming months, the Department of Defense will require that all defense contractors and suppliers doing business with the DoD comply with CMMC standards.

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January 13th, 2021