MCP Insights by Mission Critical Partners

Tealeaves from eCourts 2022

Last week we attended eCourts 2022, a biennial conference that focuses on the technology needs of court systems and the personnel who work for them. Several trends quickly became apparent to us.

Topics: Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, courtroom

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New LockBit Ransomware Threat

A new critical security alert requires the mission-critical community’s immediate attention, and this one is regarding LockBit ransomware, which has become the prominent ransomware group based on its high volume of attacks in recent months.

Topics: Cybersecurity

What Is the Difference Between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing?

A previous blog discussed the importance of penetration testing as part of a comprehensive

Topics: Cybersecurity

What is the End Result of a Penetration Test and Why is it so Critical?

In terms of cybersecurity, every organization exists in a zero-trust environment. Cyberattackers are

Topics: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day Vulnerability

A new critical security alert requires the mission-critical community’s immediate attention.

Topics: Cybersecurity

Grant Alert: Unprecedented Cybersecurity Grants for State and Local Governments Announced

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its long-awaited State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

Topics: Cybersecurity, Grant Management

Twelve Must-Know Steps for Threat and Vulnerability Management

As individuals, we take numerous protective steps throughout the year, e.g., buying insurance, monitoring credit, getting annual physicals and flu shots, getting dental x-rays and routine

Topics: Public Safety, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Vulnerability

A new critical security alert requires the mission-critical community’s immediate attention.

Topics: Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, 911 and Emergency Communications Centers

Florida Enacts New State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act

In 2021, the Biden administration announced a massive federal initiative to bolster cybersecurity across the private and public sectors.

Topics: Industry News, Cybersecurity

Fundamental Aspects of a Strong Vulnerability Management Program

Many organizations are pursuing more robust, proactive measures for managing vulnerabilities in their information technology (IT) environments due to massive cybersecurity breaches.

Topics: Cybersecurity