--- title: IT Solutions Blog | Cybersecurity description: Cybersecurity | --- [ 800-245-2156 ](tel:%20800-245-2156) [![header-social-1](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/header-social-1.jpg?width=34&height=34&name=header-social-1.jpg) ](https://twitter.com/solutionsii) [![header-social-2](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/header-social-2.jpg?width=34&height=34&name=header-social-2.jpg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutions-ii) [![logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM.png?width=169&name=logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM.png "logo-Aug-24-2021-08-50-04-88-AM")](https://www.solutions-ii.com/) [![solution-ii-logo-footer-min](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/solution-ii-logo-footer-min.png?width=155&name=solution-ii-logo-footer-min.png "solution-ii-logo-footer-min")](http://1574419.hs-sites.com) # IT Solutions Blog ## [Windows 10 End-of-Support](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support) Posted by [Kelly M. Clemmensen, CISSP, CCSP](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/kelly-clemmensen) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Windows%2010%20End-of-Support_Updated.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support) **Windows 10 has been the backbone of businesses and households alike for nearly a decade, but its days are numbered.** With Microsoft officially ending support in October 2025, millions of devices worldwide will suddenly face new risks and challenges. In this blog, Kelly Clemmensen, Solutions II Security Architect, breaks down what this transition really means, the risks of holding on to Windows 10, and the practical steps you can take to protect your business. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/windows-10-end-of-support#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/managed-services), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [Microsoft](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/microsoft), [Windows 10](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/windows-10), [IT Risk Management](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-risk-management), [End-of-Support](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/end-of-support) ## [The Importance of Attack Surface Reduction in Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/importance-of-attack-surface-reduction) Posted by [Jacob Haynes](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jacob-haynes) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Cyber%20Security%20Blog%20LI%20Image.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/importance-of-attack-surface-reduction) When a cyber-criminal or malicious actor wants to attack your organization, the first thing they will want to understand is what devices are vulnerable that they can exploit to access your organization's data. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/importance-of-attack-surface-reduction) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/importance-of-attack-surface-reduction#comments-listing) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [IT Security](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-security), [ASM Illuminate](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/asm-illuminate) ## [The Dark Side of Digital Mourning: The AI-Generated Web of Deception](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/dark-side-of-digital-mourning) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutions-ii) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Dark_side_digital_mourning_image.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/dark-side-of-digital-mourning) The digital landscape, with its potential for connection and remembrance, has a lurking shadow side. Cybercriminals have been exploiting online memorials by creating false obituary websites. This happens when a legitimate site has a really difficult to detect - counterfeit counterpart.  [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/dark-side-of-digital-mourning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/dark-side-of-digital-mourning#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Industry](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/it-industry), [Cybercrime](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybercrime), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/artificial-intelligence-ai) ## [CRN Triple Crown Winner 2023](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/crn-triple-crown-winner-2023) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutionsii_admin) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/SolutionsIITripleCrownSocialMedia.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/crn-triple-crown-winner-2023) CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has again named Solutions II a Triple Crown Award winner in back-to-back years. The Triple Crown Award is reserved for companies that earn a spot on all three of CRN’s prestigious solution provider award lists in the same calendar year. Now in its tenth year, the CRN Triple Crown Award spotlights top North American solution providers for displaying a tireless commitment to unparalleled technical expertise, company growth, and significant revenues within the IT channel. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/crn-triple-crown-winner-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/crn-triple-crown-winner-2023#comments-listing) Topics: [Data Protection](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-protection), [Security Controls](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-controls), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [Data Center](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-center), [Adaptable Data Center®](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/adaptable-data-center), [Digital Transformation](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/digital-transformation), [Cyber-resiliency](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cyber-resiliency), [Award](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/award) ## [Most companies have hidden assets that are vulnerable to attack. We solved this.](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asmilluminate) Posted by [Jason Norred](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jason-norred) #### What is ASM Illuminate? Why you need it and how it works.   [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asmilluminate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asmilluminate#comments-listing) Topics: [Data Protection](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/data-protection), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [attack surface management](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/attack-surface-management) ## [The New Frontier: Security Threats | Solutions II Security Experts Weigh In](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/new-frontier-top-security-threats) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutions-ii) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/New%20Frontier%20Top%20Security%20Threats.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/new-frontier-top-security-threats) As we approach mid-year 2023, technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, bringing myriad opportunities for businesses and organizations to excel in their respective industries. However, such rapid advancements have also exposed us to a new set of challenges, one of which is cybersecurity. ** [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/new-frontier-top-security-threats) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/new-frontier-top-security-threats#comments-listing) Topics: [Security Breach](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-breach), [Cybercrime](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybercrime), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [cybersecurity compliance](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity-compliance) ## [CJIS Compliance & Audits in Public Safety](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cjis-compliance-audits-in-public-safety) Posted by [Jeff Robbins](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jeff-robbins) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/CJIS_COMPLIANCE_BANNER.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cjis-compliance-audits-in-public-safety) Adhering to stringent cybersecurity standards is not only a good first-line defense against cyber-attacks, but it’s also a requirement for government agencies. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cjis-compliance-audits-in-public-safety) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cjis-compliance-audits-in-public-safety#comments-listing) Topics: [Security Breach](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-breach), [Public Safety](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/public-safety), [Cybercrime](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybercrime), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity), [cybersecurity compliance](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity-compliance) ## [Solve the Problem of Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asm-illuminate-by-solutionsii) Posted by [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/solutions-ii) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/ASM_Illuminate_Page_Image_Final.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asm-illuminate-by-solutionsii) [Solutions II](https://www.solutions-ii.com/), an award-winning Solution Provider specializing in Security, IT Managed Services, Hybrid Cloud, Data Management, Infrastructure, and Hybrid Maintenance solutions, is launching [ASM](https://www.solutions-ii.com/asm-illuminate) (Attack Surface Management) Illuminate as a next-level service to protect your organization from a cyberattack. [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asm-illuminate-by-solutionsii) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/asm-illuminate-by-solutionsii#comments-listing) Topics: [Ransomware](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/ransomware), [Security Breach](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-breach), [Cybercrime](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybercrime), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) ## [Cyber Threats and Public Safety: Why Ransomware Can Be a Matter of Life or Death](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cyber-threats-and-public-safety-why-ransomware-can-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death) Posted by [Jason Norred](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jason-norred) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/PUBLIC_SAFETY_THREATS.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cyber-threats-and-public-safety-why-ransomware-can-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death) While businesses regularly deal with the operational disruptions and financial ramifications of cyber-attacks, it’s a different situation in the public sector, where state and local agencies hit by ransomware can quickly transform into a matter of public and personal safety. * * [Read More](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cyber-threats-and-public-safety-why-ransomware-can-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/cyber-threats-and-public-safety-why-ransomware-can-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death#comments-listing) Topics: [Ransomware](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/ransomware), [Security Breach](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/security-breach), [Public Safety](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/public-safety), [Cybercrime](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybercrime), [Cybersecurity](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) ## [A Billion-Dollar Opportunity to Boost Your Cybersecurity Program](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/billion-dollar-boost) Posted by [Jason Norred](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/author/jason-norred) [![](https://www.solutions-ii.com/hubfs/Billion_LinkedIn_banner_.png) ](https://www.solutions-ii.com/blog/billion-dollar-boost) The convergence of new funding sources, along with heightened cybersecurity compliance requirements at the federal level, is challenging state, local, and territorial (SLT) agencies to examine their cybersecurity landscape with a heightened level of scrutiny. For SLT agencies, there's never been a better—or more necessary—time to review current cybersecurity capabilities and identify gaps to address quickly and securely. 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