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The topic of cybersecurity can seem more than a little overwhelming, and you’re probably wondering where to begin. The good news is that we’re here to help you as you begin this journey of securing your network and devices.

Understanding the Need for Cybersecurity

The articles and webinars on this site are designed to give you an appreciation for various aspects of cybersecurity and the challenges that all network and device owners face in trying to build a secure environment.

First Steps

After you've gained an appreciation for the scope of the cybersecurity problem, the next step is to begin with the "low hanging fruit". These items are often relatively simple to remediate and give a large return for your investment in time and resources. Beginning with these items will pay big dividends as you begin your cybersecurity journey.

What's Next

Now that the initial steps are completed, it's time to consider further enhancing your cybersecurity stand. The human element is often the weakest link in securing any environment so it's important to educate yourself as well those you work with. Use these resources to help you lay out a roadmap for future growth and development.

Newest Resources

Webinar

Preparing for Insider Threats

No one likes to think that someone in the organization might intentionally destroy data or leak information. Yet data shows over 1/3 of data breaches are caused by insider threats. How do you plan and prepare for this type of risk?

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Don't Be A Victim: Common Mobile Malware Traps
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Don’t Be a Victim – Common Mobile Malware Traps

Mobile malware is just like its computer counterpart. It is malicious software designed to harm your device or steal your data. It can arrive in various forms, from sneaky apps to deceptive links. Ignorance is not bliss here. Understanding the common traps is your first line of defense.

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Practical Cybersecurity: Series 2 Starts November 14, 2024!
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Announcing Series 2!

Custom Internet Services is excited to announce Series 2 of our Practical Cybersecurity Webinar Series! These short, 30 minute webinars are provided free of charge to businesses and organizations with

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Backup Planning
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Backup Planning

In this session about backup planning, we’ll introduce the current 3-2-1 backup best practice, discuss immutability with regards to backups, and learn what needs to be protected.

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Steve Strom, Owner of Custom Internet Services LLC

About the Presenter

Steve is the Owner and CTO for Custom Internet Services. He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology and taught IT for 13 years at the college level. He holds several IT certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA and has served as a reviewer or technical editor for several Microsoft certification course books. His cybersecurity experience includes holding several Global Information Assurance Certifications (GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GWEB, GICSP) as well as the NSTISSI 4011 sponsored by the Committee on National Security Systems.

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Easy Policy Management

December 12, 10:30 AM


You know policy is important, after all that's what guides how your business works. But how do you create appropriate IT policy, and then make sure that everyone signs off on that policy? In this webinar, we'll show you an easy way to create policy and track policy acknowledgement.