On Tuesday, August 23, an advisory notification was released by VMware, the virtualization technology software firm, announcing a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2022-31676). Updates are available to remediate this vulnerability in affected VMware products.

Several cybersecurity research groups have identified and studied the use of a Zero-Day vulnerability found in the Mitel VoIP MiConnect solution, CVE-2022-29499. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Mitel Service Appliance. A cyberattacker can send a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the application and execute arbitrary Operating System commands on the target system. Successful exploitation of this flaw may result in the complete compromise of the vulnerable system. This vulnerability has been successfully exploited by at least one ransomware group.

Since 2008, Verizon has released its annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). This is a data-driven report on threats your organization may encounter in regard to cybercrime. The threats identified are the most common tactics used against organizations that resulted in a data breach.

Have you decided to relocate some or all of your organization's infrastructure to a cloud services provider (CSP) such as Microsoft, Google, or Amazon? If so, the next step is to consider who will serve as your cloud migration partner. The right consultant can get you to the cloud securely and cost-effectively while enhancing performance. But ... not all cloud migration partners are created equal.

Recent world events involving domestic cyberthreats and debilitating ransomware attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure have prompted private corporations and the government alike to place a renewed urgency on cybersecurity and network defense measures.

Designation gives New England based IT provider the ability to assist U.S. defense contractors and subcontractors with Department of Defense security compliance requirements.

PORTLAND, MAINE, March 25, 2022 —Systems Engineering, Inc announced Erik Thomas has been promoted to Director of Advisory Services effective immediately. Thomas joins the company's leadership team assuming greater responsibility for Systems Engineering's technology consulting practice, governance, risk, and compliance offerings.