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TLS Certificate Updates: What’s Changing & How to Stay Secure

If your organization runs customer portals, APIs, VPNs, cloud databases, or anything that relies on encrypted connections, TLS certificate updates are about to become a “quiet” source of very loud outages. Not because TLS is broken—but because the rules around how certificates are issued, validated, and trusted are tightening.

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Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats: The 6 Key Benefits of Cybersecurity Professional Services


The difference between staying ahead of cyber threats and reacting after damage occurs often comes down to one decision: whether cybersecurity is treated as a set of tools—or as a professionally managed discipline

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Beyond the Scan: How to Evaluate Penetration Testing Service Providers That Actually Strengthen Your Security


Penetration testing can be one of the most valuable investments you make in your organization’s security posture—if you choose the right partner.

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How to Choose a Cybersecurity Service Provider: 10 Critical Questions to Ask


Choosing a cybersecurity service provider isn’t just another line item decision; it’s a strategic investment in your company’s resilience, reputation, and long-term growth. 
Across industries, these partners play a vital role in protecting sensitive data, supporting compliance, and enabling companies to pursue opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

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What Can Sausage Teach Us About Protecting Intellectual Property?

Last night a story caught my attention out of the food industry;  it drew me in as both a former Minnesota resident and a security professional.   Hormel Foods has filed a lawsuit alleging that some of their proprietary sausage recipes may have been misappropriated by a former employee who joined a competitor.  I can hear the echos of discussions at backyard grilling sessions across Minnesota and Wisconsin as the debate over Hormel VS Johnsonville rages on with this new information adding a twist.  Impacting the public’s opinion of both companies in the wake of what may turn out to be a sad example of criminal damage to both their brands.
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