Everyone wants that SOC2 seal of approval for their business, thinking that it makes them more secure and marketable. In reality, the SOC2 for most organizations is a balancing act between security and compliance controls to make the organization FEEL and LOOK secure. Since organizations can dictate the scope of what the SOC2 audits, it […]

Calling the recent Windows PrintNightmare security vulnerability “bad” is a serious contender for understatement of the year. Every single device running Microsoft Windows – from laptops, desktops, and servers – was revealed to have a gaping security hole, one that hackers have been able to climb through for God knows how long and then poke […]

A virtual desktop is a desktop that can be accessed over the internet from practically anywhere and performs in the same way as a physical desktop when using a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. Anyone can log on using a PC, Mac, laptop, iPad, Browser, or smartphone, broadening the range of devices and operating systems they can […]

In the era of digital transformation, all businesses exist digitally and whether you like it or not, your business’s data lives everywhere. This presents many advantages, chief among them being increased flexibility and agility. But when it comes to compliance with government regulations such as NIST 800-171, many businesses find themselves at a loss. How […]

The average time to detect and contain a data breach is 287 days (212 to detect, 75 to contain). That’s 287 days a cybercriminal is inside your network, wreaking havoc, stealing company information. On the other side of the coin, what’s the average time it takes for a company to make decisions about improving their […]

Threat Update A recently discovered threat group called “Karakurt” has compromised small and medium-sized organizations by deploying ransomware dedicated to exfiltrating their sensitive data and extorting them for money with threats to publicly release said data. The “Karakurt” ransomware uniquely does not encrypt the data and lock down systems. Instead, it silently performs data exfiltration. […]

4 easy steps to enhance the security of your company’s email By Michael Abboud, CEO, TetherView Email remains the primary point of entry for hackers seeking to breach your organization’s network. But most small businesses simply do not have the resources to properly hire a dedicated email security specialist. If your business uses Microsoft Office 365, these four steps are easy to implement and can […]

As companies continue to splurge on cybersecurity, hackers enjoy record levels of success.  There’s a famous scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones is battling his way through a crowded village in hostile territory. As Indy makes his way to safety, the sea of people parts and out of the crowd emerges a master swordsman dressed in all black from head to toe. To capture Indy’s attention and show off […]

The Log4J Shell is being called the worst security vulnerability in a decade. When you dig into the details…it’s actually even worse than it sounds.  By Michael Abboud, Chief Executive Officer, TetherView Since its discovery in early December, Log4J has known no shortage of headlines. If cyber risk had an annual award ceremony, this thing […]

TetherView is featured this month in ROI-NJ. Check out the feature below and schedule a demo if you would like to know more about our products! (excerpt) TetherView touts that its Digital Bunker is compliant-ready enough for security-sensitive industries, including the financial sector, aerospace and defense industries. Those industries, in particular, benefit from having more […]