How Do Law Firms Validate Their MSP Is Cybersecurity Certified?

Last year, over a quarter of law firms suffered a data breach. It’s easy to understand why organizations in this sector are a popular target for threat actors. They hold vast amounts of sensitive data relating to individuals and companies. At the same time, law firms’ IT and security defenses are often not as strong…

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Michael Ubaldini joins Strategic Technology Solutions as the Director of Business Development

Los Angeles, CA- March 30, 2022- Strategic Technology Solutions (STS), a Managed IT Services, Cloud Solutions, and Cybersecurity Provider serving law firms in southern California and Arizona, announced today the hire of their new Director of Business Development, Michael Ubaldini. STS is pleased to expand its technology advisory and consulting services with the addition of Ubaldini…

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Cybercriminals are coming for your law firm…are you ready?

The truth is that threat actors are probably already in your IT systems, quietly gathering intelligence on your greatest security vulnerabilities. Their preferred entry into your IT systems is through your firm’s inbox. In fact, according to the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report, phishing email attacks increased by roughly 1,100% from 2017 to 2021. Its…

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Are you prepared to defend your law firm against cyberthreats?

You’ve heard of cybersecurity, but have you heard of cybersecurity maturity? Probably not, because most Managed IT Services (MSPs) providers aren’t talking about it nor are they managing cybersecurity as the discipline it truly is. Cybersecurity maturity is a comprehensive, multidimensional approach that reduces your firm’s overall cybersecurity risk. It’s time you knew the difference…

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Cybersecurity maturity: Can you trust your MSP (Managed Service Provider) to mitigate exploitable vulnerabilities in your business?

Zero-day threats are becoming increasingly commonplace in the cybersecurity industry. It’s no longer if malicious actors will strike, but rather when.   On December 9, 2021, Chen Zhaojun, a member of Alibaba’s Cloud Security team, found an exploitable flaw in Apache’s log4j. His discovery set off fireworks in the cybersecurity community. Vendors were forced to work around…

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Technology Budget Planning in 2022 is a MUST for all law firms, regardless of your size

Law firms benefit greatly from technology budget planning. Benefits of Budget Planning  Determine and assess your financial health – Are you meeting your business goals?  Develop a strategic plan – Do you understand your IT needs, so that you are able to make the right technology investment decisions?   Better preparation for your taxes – Do you have a firm grasp on all of your technology spending for accurate reporting?   Financial decision…

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Brendan O’Brien joins Strategic Technology Solutions as Virtual Chief Information Officer

Los Angeles, CA – December 16th, 2021 – Strategic Technology Solutions (STS), a managed IT Services and Cloud Solutions Provider serving law firms in southern California and Arizona, announced today the hire of their new Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO), Brendan O’Brien.   STS is pleased to expand their technology advisory and consulting services with the addition of O’Brien to the team.   “Brendan’s the perfect fit for our vCIO position…

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Why your law firm NEEDS a vCIO: What is a Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) and why.

By Brendan O’Brien  A vCIO is essentially your law firm’s technology guide. As a guide their role is to provide guidance and recommendations to help your business harness technology to grow while saving you time and money.  Take IT vendor “noise” for example.   Are you often bombarded by IT vendors cold calling you to sign up for their services…

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More Than 98% of MSPs Operate Without Any Cybersecurity Certification. Why This Should Terrify You.

It’s common for many professional services firms to outsource their IT to Managed Service Providers (MSPs). These technology experts become important partners in streamlining operations and day-to-day activities as well as putting security and compliance protocols in place to keep your data safe and aligned with regulatory standards. But how safe is your MSP? These days, MSPs…

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