by PTPstaff | Feb 2, 2018 | Networking, Security
A vulnerability in the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN functionality of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a reload of the affected system or to remotely execute code. The vulnerability is due...
by PTPstaff | Jan 15, 2018 | Cloud Engineering & Staffing, Managed Security, Managed Services, Security
This past year, we saw an accelerated sophistication of high profile security threats, a proliferation of new vendors, an increasing shortage of IT skills, and a pace of innovation in the Cloud that is exceeding many organizations’ abilities to keep up. What’s in...
by PTPstaff | Jan 15, 2018 | Managed Security, Managed Services, Networking, News, Security
wo processor vulnerabilities are currently in the news, and here’s a summary on the vulnerabilities and how customers may be affected, in addition to how Pinnacle’s threat hunting services detect and mitigate risks in these exploits. In a nutshell:Meltdown allows a...
by PTPstaff | Dec 2, 2017 | Cloud Security, Managed Security, Managed Services, Security
A very large percentage of security breaches are caused by human error. HUMANS are the weakest security link in today’s technology infrastructure. That said (and perhaps ironically), best security practices require continual human examination and intervention, even...