In just three weeks, three major cybersecurity breaches were reported, compromising the personal data of millions and exposing massive vulnerabilities in enterprise-level security systems. As Forbes recently noted, these weren’t the result of highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attacks. Instead, they stemmed from basic failures in patching, access control, and security monitoring.
If tech giants with massive IT budgets can fall victim to such avoidable errors, what does that mean for small to mid-sized businesses?
It’s not just a headline, it’s a warning. At Rock Solid Technology, we believe that while cyber threats are growing more advanced, many breaches still begin with the same old culprits: lapses in cybersecurity hygiene. That’s where we come in.
What Went Wrong?
According to the Forbes article, here are the four key failures behind the recent breaches:
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Unpatched Software: Attackers exploited known vulnerabilities that had already been documented and should have been resolved.
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Poor Identity Management: In one case, an expired certificate left critical systems exposed.
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Lack of Threat Detection: One breach went undetected for weeks, giving attackers time to navigate deep into the network.
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Weak Password Practices: Shockingly, 64 million private records were protected by the password 123456.
These aren’t exotic zero-day attacks. They’re entirely preventable failures and they’re happening far too often.
How Rock Solid Technology Keeps You Protected
At Rock Solid Technology, we specialize in protecting businesses from exactly these types of vulnerabilities.
Here’s how we help:
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Proactive Patching & Maintenance
We handle all Windows updates, third-party software patching, and hardware health checks automatically. This ensures your systems stay secure and resilient against known threats. -
Robust Security Stack with 24/7 SOC Monitoring
Our managed antivirus services include behavior-based analysis and real-time response capabilities, backed by a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). We don’t just identify threats, we stop them in their tracks. -
DNS Filtering & Access Control
We prevent your team from accessing malicious websites or phishing domains. Role-based access policies reduce the impact of any potential breach. -
Comprehensive Logging & Surveillance
Many businesses don’t even know they’ve been breached. We provide visibility into network activity and use intelligent logging to detect anomalies before they escalate. -
Responsive, Human-Centered Support
Our team is here when you need us with phone and onsite assistance available. Unlike large, impersonal providers, we know your systems inside and out and we act fast when time is critical.
Small Businesses Need Strong Defenses, Too
The recent breaches show that bigger budgets don’t always mean better security. If the world’s most well-resourced companies can be breached, small and mid-sized businesses need to be even more vigilant.
At Rock Solid Technology, we help you build a right-sized cybersecurity strategy that fits your budget and protects your future. Don’t wait until you’re the next headline. Let’s lock it down now.
