Retiring This Blog
Effective today, November 23, 2020 I am retiring this blog. I will still be blogging, but moving forward I am thrilled to announce that...
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MJ Shoer
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Cybersecurity's Existential Threat
In the newest episode of my YouTube series Shoering Up Security, I talk with Paul Kurtz, co-founder and executive chairman of TruSTAR. ...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
FireWall Chat is Live!
The IT-ISAC FireWall Chat episode 11 is out now! Scott Algeier and I discuss the partnership between the IT-ISAC and the CompTIA ISAO,...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
FireWall Chat Tomorrow
I'm thrilled to represent the CompTIA ISAO and join the IT-ISAC's latest episode of FireWall Chat tomorrow. Check back tomorrow for the...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
"We are only as good as the weakest link in the chain"
This quote from ConnectWise CEO Jason Magee sums up the number one challenge in cybersecurity today. Episode 3 of Shoering Up Security is...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 9, 2020
- 1 min
Happening Today! IEEE ISI 2020
I am very honored to be participating as a panelist for the panel on "Industry Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity"...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
Episode 2 is Live!
Episode 2 of Shoering Up Security is now live. In this episode IT-ISAC Executive Director Scott Algeier joins me on YouTube to discuss...
MJ Shoer
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Active MSP Ransomware Attacks
MSPs are being actively targeted by bad actors and in some cases, these attacks are successful. While there are many different types of...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
In Case You Missed It
If you missed my LinkedIn Live today about recent alerts from the CompTIA ISAO, you may watch it below. I spoke with Jon Braley from our...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
I'll be LinkedIn Live at Noon CST TODAY
Tune in at noon CST TODAY for an important LinkedIn Live from the CompTIA ISAO and one of our cyber analysts from the IT-ISAC. We'll be...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Introducing the Premier of Shoering Up Security
I'm thrilled to announce the premier episode of my new YouTube series Shoering Up Security on the CompTIA Communities and Councils...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
It's the Last Week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The final theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is "The Future of Connected Devices." From the website: "The final week of...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
A Day of Information Sharing
Today, I am participating in the first annual TruSTAR Intelligence Sharing Summit. In addition to all of the wonderful sessions today, I...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min
#Protect2020 Rumor vs. Reality
On October 20, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched the #Protect2020 Rumor vs. Reality web page. The web...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 20, 2020
- 1 min
A Collective Force Against the Bad Actors
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague and friend, Brian Sherman from IoTSSA, The Internet of Things Security Services...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 19, 2020
- 1 min
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 3
The pandemic has resulted in a dramatic adoption of teleheath technologies, often ones that had been hampered by out of date regulation. ...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 2
This week's theme is "Securing Devices at Home and Work." With the full impact of pandemic well underway, more people are working and...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
Final Tech Talk Column
After 14 years, dating back to my former MSP business, Jenaly Technology Group, I have been writing a Tech Talk column every two weeks. ...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
Microsoft Confirms Active Exploit
Following up on my post from September 16 titled Breaking News from the CompTIA ISAO, Microsoft confirmed in a tweet today that the...
MJ Shoer
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
This Weeks Cybersecurity Awareness Month Theme
If You Connect It, Protect It. This is the theme for this first week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Simple stated, anything...