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Do You Know Who Has Access to Your Systems?

April 9, 2021

When you took their keys back, did you cancel their passwords, too? The last time an employee left your business, did you revoke their access to your IT systems? Are you sure? Do you have a way to check? What kind of information could your former employees get if they still hold valid credentials? Depending on your business, the answer could include client data, proprietary research, or your financial information. A former employee could use un-revoked credentials to view or download information that might help their new employer lure clients away from you or steal your ideas, which could be very bad for your bottom line. An employee who left angrily (perhaps because they were fired) could be even

Network security training webinar on defending network edges with zero trust access model by Twin State Technical Services and Fortinet.

TSTS Virtual Event: Defending Network Edges with the Zero Trust Access Model

April 9, 2021

Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/775889533 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 775-889-533 Lunch gift cards will be provided for the first 20 participants that register and attend. Event Description There were 96% more network breaches in 2020 than in 2019. The main driver of the sudden increase in breaches is the introduction of new network edges brought on by changes in what constituted a “normal” business network. Zero Trust Access is a way of thinking and a principle of network design that redefines the base goals and assumptions that used to guide network and access implementation. Come to this interactive webinar to learn how to identify and protect

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TSTS Virtual Event: Keeping Students Safe and Engaged in a Modern World

March 31, 2021

Learn how to keep students safe and engaged in any learning environment with Securly. Receive a free lunch gift card for attending. Event Description School leaders, teachers, and parents look to admins to provide students with a safe, high-quality education experience—even as many schools continue to shift between in-person, 100% remote, or hybrid learning. As an admin, knowing how to move forward with confidence is a challenge, especially if your prime directive is, “Get it done!” That’s where Securly and Twin State Technical Services can help. Join us on Thursday April 22 at 1:30pm CDT as Mike Jolley, Securly’s Director of K-12 Safety, discusses everything from optimizing classrooms of all kinds to round-the-clock safety for students. Lunch gift cards will be

Efficient password change tips suggested by Twin State Technical Services for enhanced cybersecurity and best practices in IT management.

What is the Best Way to Change Your Passwords?

March 30, 2021

You change your clothes. You change your oil. Make sure you also change your passwords. An alert pops up on your computer: It is time to change your password again. Sigh. Fine. You will just change from password4! to password5! and― Not so fast. Regular password changes are meant to make sure that even if someone gets your login credentials, they will not be able to use them forever. But if you just make a tiny change or add a digit to a sequence, it is easy for a hacker with the old password to crack the new one using a “brute force” attack. So what’s the best way to keep your passwords strong? Here are some tips: 1. Establish

Strong password security tips for protecting your online accounts and avoiding weak passwords. Learn best practices for creating and managing secure passwords.

How Strong Are Your Passwords?

March 30, 2021

Strong Security Starts with Strong Passwords If you use the same password for multiple systems―online shopping, email, your company’s cloud bookkeeping solution, etc.―you are not alone. Even Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg is guilty of this. In 2016 his LinkedIn credentials were compromised in a major breach, giving hackers access to his Twitter account, too, because the passwords were the same. The fact is, with just one user password, hackers can often break into multiple applications and systems. Your whole business can very quickly be put at risk. That is why a good security practice is to have a different, strong password for every account. A breach will be isolated to that account, and the fallout will be much smaller

Microsoft Exchange On-Premise Server Exploit

March 4, 2021

Twin State Technical Services received notification on the morning of Wednesday, March 3, regarding four (4) unique 0-day vulnerabilities that were discovered and affecting Microsoft Exchange Server versions 2013, 2016, and 2019. The notification also disclosed that threat actors were known to be actively exploiting these vulnerabilities in the wild.  The response from the Microsoft Exchange Team can be found here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/released-march-2021-exchange-server-security-updates/ba-p/2175901  Additional details, along with the Indicators of Compromise (IOC’s), can be found here: https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/03/02/hafnium-targeting-exchange-servers/  US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Alert: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa21-062a   Your Twin State Engineer should have reached out to you regarding patching for these vulnerabilities. If you have not heard from us or have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at helpdesk@tsts.com or via phone at 563-441-1504.

Twin State Technical Services offers expert cybersecurity and IT solutions for businesses, including Microsoft 365 security configurations and network protection services.

5 Microsoft 365 Security Configurations You Should Make Right Now

February 26, 2021

Is your Microsoft 365 business account suffering from misconfiguration? This is when your security settings aren’t where they should be. There are many Quad-Cities area business owners that use their cloud platforms “out of the box.” They never explore additional security settings that could provide better protection for their data and accounts. Did you know misconfiguration is the #1 cause of cloud security breaches? You may be wondering, “But, Microsoft 365 has so many great security features…how could my data be insecure?” Yes, the platform has great security options. Many options, however, are up to the user to configure. If this is new territory for you or you don’t use a business cloud services provider to help them customize Microsoft

Innovative virtual event hosted by Twin State Technical Services featuring expert insights on survival and success strategies.

TSTS Virtual Event: Survival or Success: You Choose!

February 26, 2021

Learn 7 steps to consistently winning in a changing world and how to stay motivated and on track to getting what you really want. Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/138472573 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 138-472-573 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/138472573 Our Presenter Lauren Weibert is a mindset coach who helps people create the life and business they want. Trained by Master Thinker Bob Proctor, Lauren understands how to help others get the results they want most in life. She is intensely growth- and goal-oriented, and helps individuals, teams, and companies discover their deepest

Virtual event promoting video conferencing skills by Twin State Technical Services, focused on professional virtual communication for businesses.

TSTS Virtual Event: Video Conferencing: Look Like a Pro – 02/25/21

January 28, 2021

Safety precautions have driven our meetings from fancy conference rooms to online. This event will teach you how to bring a professional video experience to your online meetings giving you the power to enhance the quality of your online video conferencing meetings. Click here to join our live streaming event. Our Presenter Evan Furniss, Network Engineer at TSTS, has eight years of experience setting up live and online studio productions on a budget. Tying in a passion for technology with videography, editing, and photography has allowed him to create stunning experiences for millions worldwide. Who Should Attend Leadership, marketing, sales, and owners who want to improve their online meeting presence. Agenda 45-minute live-streamed YouTube presentation 1. Lighting and video

What Business Insights Can I Find from Website Analytics?

January 28, 2021

So, you’ve got your website built, online, and receiving visitors… now what? Getting started with your website as your online storefront is just the first step. Your business site doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s gathering data 24/7 about which pages are most popular, which buttons are getting the most clicks, and which pages are turning people off. It’s important to understand which website analytics to look for so you can improve your site, which improves your business. 47% of people visit a company’s website for research before deciding to make a purchase. If your online presence isn’t optimized, you can be losing leads and sales conversions. How Do You Get Started With Web Analytics? Website analytics tracking is as simple as

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Do You Know Who Has Access to Your Systems?

TSTS Virtual Event: Defending Network Edges with the Zero Trust Access Model

TSTS Virtual Event: Keeping Students Safe and Engaged in a Modern World

What is the Best Way to Change Your Passwords?

How Strong Are Your Passwords?

Microsoft Exchange On-Premise Server Exploit

TSTS Virtual Event: Survival or Success: You Choose!

TSTS Virtual Event: Video Conferencing: Look Like a Pro – 02/25/21

What Business Insights Can I Find from Website Analytics?

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