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Why Traditional Cybersecurity Isn’t Enough: The Case for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, automated, and relentless. Many organizations rely on traditional security tools, but firewalls and antivirus alone are no longer enough. Attackers can bypass defenses, remain undetected for months, and cause serious financial and reputational damage. This is where Managed Detection and Response (MDR) changes the game. What is MDR? MDR is a 24/7 cybersecurity service that combines AI, Machine Learning, and expert security analysts to detect and respond to threats in real time. Unlike traditional security measures, MDR doesn’t just wait for alerts—it actively hunts for threats, responds immediately, and prevents future attacks. Why MDR Matters: Most breaches go undetected for months – MDR reduces this to minutes. AI and automation aren’t enough alone – Human expertise ensures accurate threat detection and response. Cybercriminals don’t work 9 to 5 – MDR provides continuous monitoring and response, around the clock. Key Features of MDR: ? Continuous Threat Monitoring – 24/7 surveillance across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. ? Proactive Threat Hunting – Identifies hidden dangers that traditional security tools might miss. ? Immediate Incident Response – Stops attacks in progress, minimizing damage. ? Root Cause Analysis – Investigates how an attack happened and how to prevent it in the future. ? Expert-Led Security – Access to a team of cybersecurity professionals without needing in-house staff. In today’s threat landscape, MDR isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity for businesses looking to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Is your organization prepared? Let’s discuss how MDR can strengthen your security strategy. #CyberSecurity #MDR #ThreatDetection #ManagedSecurity #InfoSec #AI #CyberDefense #ThreatHunting

?? Is Your Data Secure in the Age of AI? ?? AI is transforming the way we work, but without the right safeguards, it can also expose confidential, proprietary, and personally identifiable information in an instant. The risks come from both inside and outside your organization—whether it’s employees (intentionally or not) or cybercriminals looking to monetize your data. ?? How to Protect Your Sensitive Data: ? Identify all locations where confidential data resides ? Restrict access with least privilege permissions ? Encrypt your most sensitive data ? Prevent AI from retrieving unauthorized information ? Lock down data classifications, rights, and permissions AI is powerful—but so are the threats. Ensure your security measures evolve just as fast as the technology. ?? Learn More about how to safeguard your business today. #Cybersecurity #AI #DataProtection #InfoSec #AIrisks

I read an article this morning about the largest cryptocurrency heist in history, 1.5 billion dollars. While I am not interested in discussing cryptocurrency at this time, or the particulars of the heist. I was struck by the fact that the security in place was considered nearly impenetrable, on the scale of protecting our nuclear codes! …The sophistication of cybercrime exploits are only going to increase, probably exponentially in the age of AI Yet I am confused and frustrated by the clients that don’t take their cybersecurity protection as seriously as we believe is essential. Yes, only a percentage of companies manage confidential data that potentially could be nefariously accessed online. But every company has a limit to how long they could not have access to their systems and data. Maybe they don’t understand that they could be down for weeks! I am so grateful for the clients that understand the need to implement defense in depth, to mitigate their risk. But I don’t understand the executives that have the attitude that “it won’t happen to us”. There appears to be a perception that the number of cyber incidents in the SMB space is diminishing. But that is totally wrong. It just is no longer news worthy. I would love to get your feedback, on how to impress upon reluctant executives, the critical need to reduce their exposure to potential cybersecurity compromises. #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #Leadership #CyberThreats

Wow, it has already been 3 months since I first sent out notice of some important changes by Microsoft that may impact your organization. There are now less than 9 months until they take effect. Please, do not ignore these items if you are not compliant. Key Changes to Anticipate End of Support for SMS Two-Factor Authentication Microsoft will be discontinuing support for legacy multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods, including SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) by September 30th 2025. This change is driven by security concerns, as SMS can be vulnerable to interception. If your organization has not made the switch to more secure methods, such as: Authenticator Apps (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator) Hardware Security Keys Please Note: Failing to transition may result in losing access to critical applications that rely on these legacy authentication methods (like your email!). We can help you implement these solutions smoothly and ensure your team is trained on the new processes. End of Support for Windows 10 Microsoft will also end support for Windows 10, meaning devices running this operating system will no longer receive updates or security patches. Not migrating to Windows 11 poses a significant security risk, as vulnerabilities will remain unaddressed. Please note that some older workstations may not be able to run Windows 11 at all. Action Item: Our team can assist you in evaluating your current hardware and determining the best upgrade path for your organization. Configuring PCs for Microsoft Copilot We don’t consider this item to be nearly as urgent, but if you are replacing pc’s you may want to keep this in mind. To fully leverage Microsoft Copilot’s capabilities, your next PCs should be configured with specific requirements: TPM 2.0 Chip: For enhanced security. (TPM is a small chip in your computer that securely stores sensitive information like passwords and encryption keys.) At least 32 GB of RAM: To efficiently handle advanced applications, and if you are or planning to add a robust cybersecurity stack, we recommend 64 GB of RAM. Neural Processing Units (NPUs): For optimal performance with AI features. How We Can Help We can assist you in implementing these solutions in an orderly fashion, contact us to learn more.

As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust in us as your IT service provider. Your support is invaluable, and we truly appreciate having you as part of our community. Looking ahead to 2025, we're excited to share that we have significant updates and enhancements planned to further improve our services and strengthen our partnership. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months as we continue to support your success. Thank you once again for choosing us as your trusted technology partner! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Don’t let Cyber Grinches steal your holiday cheer! ???? This holiday season, cyber threats like phishing and ransomware are lurking more frequently than ever, ready to turn your festive joy into a holiday headache and derail operations, costing you time, money, and even your business data. Stay vigilant, protect your data, and let’s keep the Grinch out of your network. ?? #CyberSafeHolidays #Grinch #HappySecureHolidays #Cybersecurity #ITsecurity

Happy Thanksgiving from Krantz Secure Technologies! ???? This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for our incredible customers, partners, and team members who make everything we do possible. As we reflect on the year, we’re reminded of the power of community and the joy of working together to achieve great things. Thank you for being a part of our journey! May your Thanksgiving be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious food. Here’s to a season of gratitude and growth! #HappyThanksgiving #ThankfulForYou #Gratitude #Community #Thanksgiving2024

Do you have Early Adopters Using AI? Is your data Secure? While AI will bring many transformational benefits, it will very quickly expose confidential, proprietary and personally identifiable information if it is not securely restricted. This can be a risk from your employees ( intentionally or unintentionally) as well as from the world of hackers who look to monetize compromising your data. It is Imperative that you identify all locations of confidential data. Limit where it may reside, secure it with least access necessary permissions, and encrypt the most sensitive data. This will prevent users from asking AI to gather data they should not have access to, and similarly prevent hackers from compromising those users, and gaining access. It is critical that your data classifications, rights and permissions to confidential data are fully locked down.