SolCyber Blog

In a recent Right Hand Security, Front Lines event, SolCyber Chief Technology Officer David Emerson interviewed cybersecurity expert and friend of SolCyber, Scot Hutton, on how cyber leaders can more effectively communicate with boards to make positive changes that will increase a company’s security posture. Below are key takeaways from their conversation. You can also watch the full interview on YouTube. Much to the dismay of security professionals, implementing secure strategies doesn’t always fall under their purview. Cyber professionals can […]

Ransomware is quickly becoming the number one threat for nearly all organizations. Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have skyrocketed with COVID fueling the number of incidents levied on various organizations. In 2020, ransomware attacks rose 485% and payouts also hit a record high, reaching an average of $312,000 in 2020. This trend isn’t stopping in 2021, either. The banking industry alone saw a 1318% increase in ransomware attacks in the beginning of 2021. This evidence alone should demonstrate […]

For those of you who are just joining us, I’m retired Marine and security expert Scot Hutton and I’ve been invited by my friends at SolCyber to write a blog series on security that matters. So far, I’ve covered why ransomware has forever changed the security landscape for small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) and explained why now is the time for SMEs to invest in cybersecurity. In this post, I’ll cover security frameworks and why in many cases, they don’t […]

‘Hi Scott, nice talking with you. We’ve got AV, some firewalls and spam filters for email…isn’t that enough?  I think we are pretty secure”  This is probably the most consistent interaction I have with customers in the mid-market. But what is ‘enough’ security? It’s a question I get asked almost every day because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to answer. Part of that is due to the changing nature of the threats organizations face, but it’s also because our security mindset […]

Today’s threat landscape is advancing dramatically, putting more and more businesses at risk. And as new threats and vulnerabilities emerge, new cybersecurity products hit the market claiming to protect against them. Though this might sound like a positive thing, the reality is a bit more complicated.  The cybersecurity space is already extremely saturated with more than 3,500 security vendors. And that number is quickly growing. The global cybersecurity market was valued at $167.13 billion in 2020 and is expected to […]

Up until recently, it was thought that companies only needed a detailed security program if they were handling sensitive data. If you weren’t collecting customers’ credit card information, data related to their personal health or wealth, or other private data, you were likely safe from the most persistent cyberattacks, specifically ransomware attacks. With ransomware, an attacker can lock up your business’ data or systems and demand your business pay a sizable ransom to decrypt and unlock said data. The larger […]

Interview with Nakia Matthews, SolCyber’s Director of Global Security Operations Nakia Matthews is SolCyber’s Manager of Global Security Operations, who transitioned from a career in media, marketing, and communications to security engineering. We spoke to Nakia to get an understanding of how someone can make a mid-career shift into cybersecurity, the lessons she’s learned, and the advice she’d give to anyone looking to enter the cybersecurity industry. Can you walk us through your career — what were you doing before […]

The MSSP market is crowded, and it’s not easy for a CISO to find the right provider for their organization. There are many factors to consider and making a mistake can be expensive, squander precious time, and may inadequately protect your organization. Here are some considerations for navigating this landscape and identifying the right MSSP for your company. Firstly, what is a CISO’s priority? Partnering with an MSSP is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your […]

We are excited to announce that SolCyber has made MSSP Alert’s list of Top 250 MSSP. Fresh off our recent Series A announcement several months ago (led by major investor ForgePoint Capital), this is a testament to our efforts and commitment to be the practical and effective MSSP for the mid-market enterprise, cutting through the noise, the buzzwords and serving these organizations where they need it most.  The threat landscape has changed dramatically in the last few years, and call us […]

Nothing is more enjoyable than standing on the side of a helicopter while flying fast and aggressively. To this day, the work I accomplished during my time in the Marines is some of the most rewarding in my career. It takes discipline and calculated risk to jump into a helicopter whirling around thousands of parts made by the lowest bidder. You stay focused, understand the risk and, if possible, enjoy the heck out of the ride. Moving into the cybersecurity […]

Read the ForgePoint Capital story explaining their journey from bringing SolCyber from incubation to a $20 million Series A round. https://medium.com/forgepoint/solcyber-building-the-modern-mssp-from-incubation-to-investment-88f5bcb703fc

Why you need the minimum effective dose of security When it comes to cybersecurity, companies large and small are up against the same adversaries. While the most advanced hackers would once target only large companies, hackers have started to use the same advanced techniques as part of larger campaigns. In many cases, attacks on SMBs are just as profitable, so that’s what they do. This, naturally, becomes problematic because small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have the same cybersecurity budgets […]

Since networks have existed, Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) have been taking over and monitoring security investments, offering several tiers of service to their customers.  With the rapid explosion of cyber threats, businesses that can’t afford the “platinum” coverage—we’re looking at you small and midsized businesses—are left wondering if their “basic” coverage will hold up against today’s sophisticated attackers.  At SolCyber, we don’t believe in “gold” or “platinum” coverage. We live in a new binary world…you’re either protected or you’re […]

Why SMBs need to think like a major corporation when it comes to cybersecurity Cybercrime is the fastest growing criminal activity in the U.S. and it’s predicted to cause damages totaling $6 trillion USD globally in 2021. This growing trend was only exacerbated by the 2020 pandemic where more people were working remotely and taking advantage of cloud-based systems, and hackers were more active than ever before. Criminals are on the attack—and they’re running the jungle As IT architectures become […]

In a recent Right Hand Security, Front Lines event, SolCyber Chief Technology Officer David Emerson interviewed cybersecurity expert and friend of SolCyber, Scot Hutton, on how cyber leaders can more effectively communicate with boards to make positive changes that will increase a company’s security posture. Below are key takeaways from their conversation. You can also watch the full interview on YouTube. Much to the dismay of security professionals, implementing secure strategies doesn’t always fall under their purview. Cyber professionals can […]

Ransomware is quickly becoming the number one threat for nearly all organizations. Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have skyrocketed with COVID fueling the number of incidents levied on various organizations. In 2020, ransomware attacks rose 485% and payouts also hit a record high, reaching an average of $312,000 in 2020. This trend isn’t stopping in 2021, either. The banking industry alone saw a 1318% increase in ransomware attacks in the beginning of 2021. This evidence alone should demonstrate […]

For those of you who are just joining us, I’m retired Marine and security expert Scot Hutton and I’ve been invited by my friends at SolCyber to write a blog series on security that matters. So far, I’ve covered why ransomware has forever changed the security landscape for small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) and explained why now is the time for SMEs to invest in cybersecurity. In this post, I’ll cover security frameworks and why in many cases, they don’t […]

‘Hi Scott, nice talking with you. We’ve got AV, some firewalls and spam filters for email…isn’t that enough?  I think we are pretty secure”  This is probably the most consistent interaction I have with customers in the mid-market. But what is ‘enough’ security? It’s a question I get asked almost every day because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to answer. Part of that is due to the changing nature of the threats organizations face, but it’s also because our security mindset […]

Today’s threat landscape is advancing dramatically, putting more and more businesses at risk. And as new threats and vulnerabilities emerge, new cybersecurity products hit the market claiming to protect against them. Though this might sound like a positive thing, the reality is a bit more complicated.  The cybersecurity space is already extremely saturated with more than 3,500 security vendors. And that number is quickly growing. The global cybersecurity market was valued at $167.13 billion in 2020 and is expected to […]

Up until recently, it was thought that companies only needed a detailed security program if they were handling sensitive data. If you weren’t collecting customers’ credit card information, data related to their personal health or wealth, or other private data, you were likely safe from the most persistent cyberattacks, specifically ransomware attacks. With ransomware, an attacker can lock up your business’ data or systems and demand your business pay a sizable ransom to decrypt and unlock said data. The larger […]

Interview with Nakia Matthews, SolCyber’s Director of Global Security Operations Nakia Matthews is SolCyber’s Manager of Global Security Operations, who transitioned from a career in media, marketing, and communications to security engineering. We spoke to Nakia to get an understanding of how someone can make a mid-career shift into cybersecurity, the lessons she’s learned, and the advice she’d give to anyone looking to enter the cybersecurity industry. Can you walk us through your career — what were you doing before […]

Read the ForgePoint Capital story explaining their journey from bringing SolCyber from incubation to a $20 million Series A round. https://medium.com/forgepoint/solcyber-building-the-modern-mssp-from-incubation-to-investment-88f5bcb703fc

Why you need the minimum effective dose of security When it comes to cybersecurity, companies large and small are up against the same adversaries. While the most advanced hackers would once target only large companies, hackers have started to use the same advanced techniques as part of larger campaigns. In many cases, attacks on SMBs are just as profitable, so that’s what they do. This, naturally, becomes problematic because small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have the same cybersecurity budgets […]

Since networks have existed, Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) have been taking over and monitoring security investments, offering several tiers of service to their customers.  With the rapid explosion of cyber threats, businesses that can’t afford the “platinum” coverage—we’re looking at you small and midsized businesses—are left wondering if their “basic” coverage will hold up against today’s sophisticated attackers.  At SolCyber, we don’t believe in “gold” or “platinum” coverage. We live in a new binary world…you’re either protected or you’re […]

Why SMBs need to think like a major corporation when it comes to cybersecurity Cybercrime is the fastest growing criminal activity in the U.S. and it’s predicted to cause damages totaling $6 trillion USD globally in 2021. This growing trend was only exacerbated by the 2020 pandemic where more people were working remotely and taking advantage of cloud-based systems, and hackers were more active than ever before. Criminals are on the attack—and they’re running the jungle As IT architectures become […]