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Robert Yox is stepping into the Chief Information Security Officer role at Lightedge, bringing security leadership experience across cloud, SaaS, healthcare, life sciences, and other regulated environments. Yox currently advises Crosslake Technologies on cybersecurity assessments, technology due diligence, security program maturity, and risk reduction. He previously served as Global Head of Information Security at Instem, where his remit included global security strategy, cloud and enterprise security architecture, incident response, regulatory initiatives, and executive and board-level risk communication. Before joining Instem through its acquisition of d-Wise, Yox spent more than four years as d-Wise’s CISO and Vice President of Hosting & IT. His earlier leadership experience includes Zones and Premera Blue Cross. Wishing Robert success as he brings that breadth of security and technology experience to Lightedge. Follow TechNadu’s CyberSec Job Moves series for CISO appointments and other leadership changes across the cybersecurity industry. #TechNaducyberJobMoves #SecurityLeadershipMoves #NextRoleInCyber

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#FriscoSmallBusiness #FriscoTX #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #BusinessContinuity #XSignOn #Ensurity #ZeroTrust #NorthTexasBusiness When a "Third-Party" Attack Becomes Your Business Crisis: Lessons from Frisco The recent ransomware attack on third party solution has sent ripples through our local economy here in Frisco. While the City of Frisco has suspended utility late fees, many small business owners are facing a tougher reality: when your vendors go down, your operations stall. You have unhappy customers. For an SMB, a payment processor outage isn't just an inconvenience, it’s a direct hit to cash flow, customer trust, and operational continuity. The Real Cost of "Secondary" Ransomware for SMBs Ransomware today is rarely about a single laptop. It's about the supply chain. Such incident illustrates three critical risks for local businesses: Revenue Interruption: If you rely on a single gateway for transactions, an outage at the provider level becomes your outage. MFA Vulnerability: Many secondary attacks happen because credentials stolen from one vendor are used to "credential stuff" into others. Trust Erosion: Even if your data wasn't breached, being unable to process a customer's payment creates friction that damages your brand. How to Protect Your "Business Posture": At XSignOn, we believe local businesses can achieve "enterprise-grade" security without the enterprise-level overhead. Here is how we recommend securing your business identity: Move to Hardware-Bound Identity: Software-based MFA (like text codes) can be intercepted. By using Ensurity ThinC-AUTH keys, you anchor your business credentials to physical hardware. An attacker in another country can't "phish" a physical key sitting on your desk. The Power of Biometrics: Using the ThinC-AUTH Bio variants means that even if a key is lost, no one can use it without the owner's fingerprint. It’s the highest level of assurance for your most sensitive accounts (Banking, Payroll, CRM). Implement "Posture One": Our framework is designed to help SMBs continuously monitor their security health. Don't wait for a vendor outage to realize you have a single point of failure. Local Strength, Global Security We are proud to be part of the Frisco business community. This type of attack is a reminder that cyber threats aren't just a "big tech" problem—they are a local business reality. Is your business relying on a single point of failure? Let’s talk about how to harden your identity layer so that the next time a vendor goes offline, your business stays on. Reference/Source: https://lnkd.in/g_k4Wz3k

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🎙️ Episode #10 is LIVE! How can trusted advisors move beyond transactions to become true partners in their clients’ technology journeys? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, Lou Rabon sits down with Matthew Kopp, SVP of Engineering at Convergent to discuss the future of advisory services in IT and cybersecurity. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ⚡ Aligning technology with business outcomes builds stronger client partnerships. ⚡ Cybersecurity services like tabletop exercises & penetration tests uncover hidden risks. ⚡ Long-term relationships with trusted advisors enable proactive problem-solving. ⚡ #AI adoption creates opportunity and risk—demanding strong governance & oversight. 👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/2fZ250X5J8z #Cybersecurity #ChannelSecuritySecrets #TrustedAdvisors

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We're proud to partner with BlackPoint Cyber to deliver 24/7/365 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to our Baltimore clients. While traditional antivirus focuses on prevention, MDR goes deeper – actively hunting for threats that slip through the cracks. Here's what sets BlackPoint MDR apart: ✅ Real-time threat hunting by cybersecurity experts ✅ Automated response to neutralize attacks in minutes, not hours ✅ Complete visibility across your entire network ✅ Human-led analysis of suspicious activity Your business deserves more than basic antivirus protection. You need a security partner that's always watching, always ready to respond. Want to learn how MDR can strengthen your cybersecurity posture? Let's talk about protecting what matters most to your business. #Cybersecurity #MDR #BlackPointCyber #ThreatHunting #BaltimoreBusiness #ITSecurity #ManagedSecurity #TeamLogicIT #MSP

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