Charles Tholen

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Not all MSPs take the same approach to cybersecurity, and that’s something every business needs to understand. I recently teamed up with the folks at Huntress to bust some myths around MSPs and cybersecurity. Choosing the right MSP is crucial to ensuring your business is protected in a way that meets your unique needs. Check out this video where we dive into why it matters who you trust with your security. #CyberSecurity #MSP #TechLeadership #MythBusting #BusinessSecurity

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🚀 Unlock the Power of Backup & Recovery-as-a-Service (BRaaS) with Pinnacle Business Systems! 🛡️ Are you worried about data loss disrupting your business? Look no further! Our BRaaS solution offers: ✅ Flexible "pay as you grow" model ✅ Enterprise-class data recovery for businesses of all sizes ✅ Customized frameworks with powerful software components ✅ "Push button" easy data recovery to any Cloud Infrastructure ✅ Scheduled DR testing with Recovery Engineer assistance ✅ Comprehensive customer portal for tracking and reporting Don't let disaster catch you off guard. With Pinnacle's BRaaS, you can: 🔹 Meet budgets and regulatory compliance 🔹 Restore workloads to various cloud infrastructures 🔹 Get recovery reports for auditors 🔹 Ensure business continuity within hours Choose from our Bronze, Silver, or Gold service levels to match your specific needs. Let us handle your data protection while you focus on growing your business! Ready to safeguard your data? Visit pbsnow.com to learn more about our Backup & Recovery-as-a-Service solution. #DataProtection #BRaaS #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery

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I often get asked “where do I start with TX-RAMP?” Companies know they need it - they’re told they do. But it’s not easy to know where to start. Here’s what you need to know 👇 1️⃣ File for your provisional certification. This will give you 18 months to get the full certification. 2️⃣ Download the TX-RAMP Security Plan Workbook. This serves as your questionnaire and list of necessary controls (117 for Level 1 certification, 223 for Level 2). 3️⃣ Build your program, one control at a time. Once your program is built, you can submit your workbook and other documents to the Texas DIR for their evaluation. No expensive, third party audits necessary! TX-RAMP Certification is a big project, even for companies that have an existing cybersecurity compliance program. There’s a reason they give you 18 months to go from provisional to full certification! Your certification lasts three years, but there are some ongoing reporting requirements to meet. You need to monitor, fix, and report vulnerabilities and breaches to the Texas DIR. More helpful info can be found in the guide below. https://lnkd.in/etitFTkY 

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about your people, so give them something GREAT to watch; CSEN Cyber Tips! Daily 60-second "Cups of Cyber" that will keep them buzzing all month long! Only at www.gtever.com. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #cybertips #phishing #passwords #ai #ciso #cio #chro #fanfavorite #comedy #campaign #cybermonth #cisa #dhs #snl #emmys #memorable #funvideos

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Look at the lineup on this webinar! Definitely something I'll be attending. FutureFeed

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I had a enlightening day meeting old and new friends at the Houston Data Connectors Cybersecurity Community conference. One of the highlights was attending Allgress, Inc. partner Blackswan Cybersecurity CEO Dr. Mike Saylor speak about the importance of proactively performing a business impact analysis (BIA) to establish policy and procedures to effectively manage #Cybersecurity risk. Mike emphasized the importance of quickly identifying policy gaps before you have business impact which is key to ensuring you douse the flames before they start. #compliance #risk

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How many PCI compliance requirements can you check off? Each checkmark is a step towards a more secure future. Don’t just meet the standards — exceed them. Curious to see how you stack up? Contact our team to find out. https://lnkd.in/gJ2EsiUC #OmegaTecks #Cybersecurity #KansasCity #ITSupportKansasCity #PCICompliance #Checklist

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How many PCI compliance requirements can you check off? Each checkmark is a step towards a more secure future. Don’t just meet the standards — exceed them. Curious to see how you stack up? Contact our team to find out. https://lnkd.in/gJ2EsiUC #OmegaTecks #Cybersecurity #KansasCity #ITSupportKansasCity #PCICompliance #Checklist

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Supply chain risk is consistently rated one of the top three concerns of CISOs across all industries. What's alarming is that 77% of companies lack the data and knowledge to fully understand their supply chain risks according to a William Towers Watson study, This webinar should help organizations know how they can identify and mitigate supply chain risk. Katie Arrington and JC Herz are rock stars.

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According to the Verizon DBIR, 34% of cyber incidents are a consequence of some human action, whether intentional and malicious or unintentional. It's important to understand how human behavior is exploited to enable unauthorized access and ultimately a cyber incident. It's more important to understand how an organization can protect itself from these insider threats. This webinar with Microsoft's Richard Wakeman and Mike Lord, CISSP, CEH, MBA and NeoSystems LLC Ed Bassett and Stuart Itkin will explain both and discuss how the NIST 800-171 control set, the foundation of CMMC, describes the security controls that organizations should put in place to protect themselves. #cmmc #NIST800-171 #CyberAB #cybersecurity

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When you have a 3rd party come in to do an audit on your security and there are no issues. Let's party! Have you had a third party security scan done? #cybersecurity #compliance #success #OCCSI

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I Just wrapped up an insightful discussion on business risk, and cybersecurity threats to municipalities across Texas. Here are some thoughts on key points from my remarks:   ·      China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and other Nation States pose significant and evolving cyber threats to U.S. national security, and economic prosperity. They each leverage cyber capabilities for espionage, economic espionage, influence operations, and attacks on critical infrastructure. Just to name a few.    ·      Ransomware attacks impacting state and local governments often stem from exploited vulnerabilities and compromised credentials. Unfortunately, state and local governments too often face challenges involving inadequate cybersecurity programs, insufficient funding, outdated IT infrastructure, central control of budget and incident command with increasingly advanced and complex threats.   ·      Organizations large or small can take simple steps to enhance cybersecurity and significantly reduce risk to include require multifactor authentication, patch and update software, develop and test incident response plans specific to attack types, use backup systems and segment data, and conduct regular assessments and testing to validate your security plans and controls are working. Nothing new here. Unfortunately, we keep not doing it. Meaning for years the bad guys use a lot of the same attack vectors but the victims don’t change. The landscape of cyber threats is continually evolving, and it's critical to stay informed and be proactive in our defenses. #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #CyberThreats #InformationSecurit #LocalGovernments

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Tis the season to be cyber ready with CSEN Cyber Tips! Take your cybersecurity communications to a new level with our "Tip of the Week" program. Only at www.gtever.com #contentisking #cyberthreats #cybertips #emmy #bestinclass #enduser #funlearning #banking

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A comprehensive disaster recovery approach includes data backups, recovery strategies, communication plans, and regular testing. These elements work together to help your business bounce back from any disruption. What key components are part of your disaster recovery plan? Let us know in the comments below! #DisasterRecoveryPlan #ITResilience #BusinessContinuity #DataBackup #TechPreparedness

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Data-centric security is crucial in digital transformation as it focuses on protecting the most valuable asset—data—separately from network infrastructure. This approach is especially vital for industries like utilities, where data breaches can lead to significant financial loss, reputation damage, and operational disruptions. By implementing data-centric solutions like DPRM, organisations can ensure operational continuity and safeguard against sophisticated cyber threats, thereby enabling seamless digital transformation without compromising data security.

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Reputation is everything, whether you’re an integrator, a small business owner, or a high-net-worth individual. Yet, a single cyber-incident can undo years of trust. 🔹 Integrators: A breach in your systems can damage your credibility. 🔹 Small business owners: Cyberattacks lead to financial loss and legal risks. 🔹 HNWIs: Your data is a prime target with high stakes for privacy. Proactive cybersecurity isn’t just protection—it’s about preserving what matters most. Are you prepared?

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