Fixing “Secure Channel Support” Error When Updating WSL on Windows Server 2022
When setting up Docker Desktop on Windows Server 2022, you’ll need Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) working properly first. However, you might encounter the error “An error occurred in the secure channel support” when running wsl –update. This prevents WSL from updating and consequently blocks Docker Desktop from functioning correctly. The Problem WSL update fails […]
Symposit Awarded IT Modernization Contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)
Modernization to update and enhance security for cabling infrastructure at training centers Fairfax, VA, August 9, 2024: Symposit LLC, an 8(a) Small Business Government Contractor and IT advisory firm, is proud to announce that it has won a contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). In a statement regarding the contract, CEO and Founder […]
ADOMS Framework: A Methodology for DoD’s Technical Debt Repayment and Legacy System Modernization
Introduction: As the DoD strives to maintain its competitive edge in an ever-evolving security landscape, addressing technical debt and modernizing legacy systems, particularly disparate and siloed ones, becomes paramount. To effectively tackle this complex challenge, DoD can adopt the Assessing, Deploying, Optimizing, Modernizing, and Securing (ADOMS) framework. By following this structured methodology, the DoD can […]
Symposit LLC & HumanLink LLC Approved for Pilot Study on Advanced 3D Security Training by the Transportation Security Administration Innovation Task Force (TSA ITF)
JULY 19, 2022, Alexandria, VA: HumanLink, LLC, a leader in human factors data and training, will provide their experience in the field by addressing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s need for a Universal Training Platform solution. HumanLink will conduct a pilot study for TSA’s Innovation Task Force (ITF) utilizing an innovative X-ray screening tool known […]
DNS Vulnerability Affects Every Business with Windows Server: Don’t Wait for the Hack
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made an emergency mandate last month around Windows DNS vulnerabilities. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently identified a vulnerability in the Windows Domain Name System CVE-2020-1350. When the servers fail to properly handle requests, hackers can exploit this vulnerability by running arbitrary code in order to […]
Symposit welcomes a new Cyber Team Lead
Symposit is pleased to welcome a new addition to our team. Frank Von Hendricks joins us as a Cyber Team Lead for our Federal Energy sector clients with more than 25 years of information technology experience. Previously, Frank worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Senior Principal Systems Analyst contracted to the U.S. Social Security […]
Symposit LLC announces prime contract with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
Symposit LLC announced its latest prime contract with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to provide technical support for the Information Management Advisory Council. Symposit is proud to support INL’s critical mission to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States and to minimize the […]
Important note about logging into Office 365 with legacy software or devices
We wanted to share this important note make sure our clients are aware that they should be using modern email clients (ie. Outlook 2013 or newer), as well as smartphones that continuously update with either the latest iOS or Android operating systems – systems that will support “Modern Authentication.” The change will go into effect […]
Symposit awarded AV design prime contract for State Dept
Symposit has been awarded a prime contract with the Department of State (DOS), Foreign Services Institute (FSI) for the design and consulting services for a new Audio-Visual equipment, network and infrastructure design solution to be incorporated into the Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawing Set for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), Building B Project.
Bad actors are using HTTPS
In alert issued by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), scammers are now using fake websites with HTTPS certificates that appear to make the website secure in order to lure victims into providing payment or other sensitive information. Read the entire alert below: Source: https://www.ic3.gov/media/2019/190610.aspx CYBER ACTORS EXPLOIT ‘SECURE’ WEBSITES IN PHISHING CAMPAIGNS Websites […]
