Effective February 27, 2023, Microsoft is making number matching the default authentication method for their MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) system. The incoming change improves security by ensuring users don’t accidentally click “Yes” or ignore the importance due to MFA fatigue. Multi-Factor …
Read moreMicrosoft Authenticator MFA security enhancements are coming February 27, 2023
We’re all annoyed by spam and spoofed e-mails (impersonation attempts). While most of it is harmless and fake, incorrectly opened attachments or links may lead to security incidents like ransomware or network breaches. As aggressive and thorough as Microsoft is …
Read moreMicrosoft 365 Native External Sender Security Feature – Set-ExternalInOutlook
Everyone is familiar with network cables because we use them to connect devices every day. But did you know there’s a modern slim network cable available to connect devices less than 15 meters away? We love them, and you will …
Read moreHave you tried the new slim network cables yet? We love them.
Small businesses are three times more likely to be targeted. Understanding if you have enough cyber-security to protect your business can be challenging and stressful. No network or system will ever be 100% secure; however, all companies, regardless of size, …
Microsoft has incredible data centers with purpose-built redundancies to protect client data against controllable incidents. But it’s critical to understand that Microsoft does not guarantee data retrieval, and there are inherent risks saving to the cloud. All businesses should protect …
Read moreBackup solutions to protect Microsoft 365 data (E-mail, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint)
As cyber-security incidents continue to climb, insurance providers have again responded by implementing even tighter policy screening protocols. Unfortunately, a considerable number of businesses remain exposed, and cyber-security insurance providers logically need to protect themselves from those who don’t follow …
Read moreCyber-Security Insurance Applications are getting tougher
Businesses rely on LOB (line-of-business) applications to operate. Many vendors already offer cloud-based (SaaS) versions of their products to eliminate in-house servers. But what about vendors that aren’t there yet? If you’re tired of purchasing expensive server equipment every 5-6 …
Read moreIn-house servers. How to eliminate them with SIRKit360®
The NHL hockey season is one week away and we’re running another charity event. The entire purpose is to have fun and help someone in need. SIRKit will donate $1,000 to a charity of the winner’s choice. Please help us …
To help our partners, SIRKit typically tests new products in real-world scenarios before officially recommending them. Our process is simple, we assign new products to internal teams, and ask them to use and abuse them, and provide feedback based on …