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In the landscape of cybersecurity, the world is faced with a critical challenge – a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The consequences of this workforce gap are profound, leaving organizations vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats. According to the (ISC) Cybersecurity Workforce Study in 2023, the global cybersecurity workforce gap reached an alarming 4 million unfilled positions, marking a 12.6% year-over-year increase. This growing gap shows...

The Countdown Begins: Google's Inactive-Account Policy Takes Effect If you've got a Google account sitting idle for a while, it's time to give it some attention. In a recent announcement, Google unveiled its updated inactive-account policy, set to roll out this week. If your account hasn't been in action for at least two years, it could be on the chopping block, erased in a phased approach...

In a recent discovery by cybersecurity firm Hunters' Team Axon, a critical design flaw has been unearthed in Google Workspace's domain-wide delegation (DWD) feature. Named "DeleFriend" by the researchers, this vulnerability poses a serious threat, allowing potential attackers to exploit existing delegations, leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized access to Workspace APIs. The Anatomy of DeleFriendDomain-wide delegation facilitates comprehensive delegation between Google Cloud Platform (GCP) identity...

In the world of cinema, hacking scenes have become a staple, often leaving audiences both entertained and bewildered. While these portrayals are far from accurate, they provide a unique blend of suspense and amusement. In this lighthearted exploration, we'll power rank some of the most unrealistic and downright absurd hacking scenes, making it clear that these moments are all good fun. The Worst Hacking Power Rankings NCIS:...

In a world increasingly dominated by digital landscapes, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. PivIT Strategy recently took the lead in addressing this critical concern by organizing a Cybersecurity Networking Event in Charlotte. Held at the vibrant Legion Brewing in South Park, the event featured Natalie Suarez, a distinguished Principal Solutions Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT and Cybersecurity, including the...

QR codes have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering a quick and convenient way to access information. However, with their increasing popularity, there's also a rise in potential risks, as QR codes can be exploited for malicious purposes. Kaspersky found that there were over 28,000 malicious QR codes used in phishing and malware distribution schemes worldwide. In this blog, we'll explore how...

In today’s digital age, cyber insurance is becoming a requirement for many businesses. Cyber insurance has become a crucial component of a comprehensive risk management strategy. However, did you know that having an IT managed service provider (MSP) can help you save money on a cyber insurance audit? In this blog, we’ll explore how MSPs can assist in meeting insurance requirements, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing...

When it comes to protecting your business from cyberthreats, many businesses are presented with two options. You can hire an IT Managed Service Provider like PivIT Strategy to monitor and protect your business, or you can hire an in-house IT Manager. Both have their own benefits and picking between these two is very dependent on your business and its stage. One thing that many don’t...

In today’s digital age, Managed Service Providers play a crucial role in supporting organizations by managing their IT infrastructure. Many companies turn to MSPs due to a lack of manpower and financial resources to handle these tasks in-house. In this article we will cover what IT MSP’s do to cover small to medium-sized businesses. MSP Cybersecurity Offerings Endpoint detection and Response Endpoint Detection and Response is a...

Phishing emails are a common threat in today’s world. Cybercriminals use them to trick unsuspecting individuals into reveling sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers and personal details.    It was reported from Statisa that there are 3.4 billion spam emails distributed each day, and these lead to 83% of all cyber breaches. (Source: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report) Email providers like Outlook have...