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- [Symposit Earns Joint Certification Program (JCP) Status](https://symposit.com/2026/05/symposit-earns-joint-certification-program-jcp-status/) - Symposit, an 8(a)-certified national security, IT, and AI logistics solutions firm, today announced it has earned Joint Certification Program (JCP) Status, essential to accessing non-public, unclassified Department of War data for research, manufacturing, and defense contracts. JCP status is an organizational vendor certification standard maintained by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Bobby Bermudez, President of Symposit, said,
- [Symposit Wins a Spot on MDA’s SHIELD IDIQ: Optimizing Department of War Missions](https://symposit.com/2025/12/symposit-wins-a-spot-on-mdas-shield-idiq-optimizing-department-of-war-missions/) - Symposit secures a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ contract, enabling competition for Department of War mission task orders on layered homeland defense.
- [Symposit Acquires HumanLink, LLC to Launch Dedicated Security Operations Training and Human Factors Engineering Division](https://symposit.com/2025/12/symposit-acquires-humanlink-llc-to-launch-dedicated-security-operations-training-and-human-factors-engineering-division/) - Fairfax, VA, December 9, 2025Symposit, LLC (“Symposit”), an 8(a)-certified national security, IT, and AI logistics solutions firm, today announced the acquisition of HumanLink, LLC (“HumanLink”), a human-factors engineering consultancy specializing in aviation and transportation security training and implementation. The acquisition strengthens Symposit’s offerings in national security, cybersecurity, and training by integrating HumanLink’s deep expertise in
- [Efficient and Reliable Supply Delivery for the Department of War](https://symposit.com/2025/07/efficient-and-reliable-supply-delivery-for-the-department-of-war/) - ClientU.S. Department of War (DoW)ObjectiveEnsure the rapid, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of mission-critical supplies to multiple DoW installations across CONUS and OCONUS locations—supporting operational readiness and logistics resilience.ChallengeThe DoW needed a supply partner capable of meeting high-volume procurement requests under strict timelines, tight budget controls, and rigorous security compliance measures. The solution had to flex
- [The unfulfilled promise of HSPD-12: Why we need a true federal identity credential system](https://symposit.com/2025/07/the-unfulfilled-promise-of-hspd-12-why-we-need-a-true-federal-identity-credential-system/) - Bobby Bermudez, the president and founder of Symposit, says it’s past time to have a centralized identity management system for agencies, contractors. With the new administration’s prioritization of digital transformation and government efficiency, it’s time to revisit the original promise of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) – a uniform, interoperable identity management and authentication
- [Proven IT Governance Delivery at USDA](https://symposit.com/2025/06/proven-it-governance-delivery-at-usda/) - ChallengeThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) required consistent, transparent, and efficient execution across multiple enterprise IT functions, including Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), Enterprise Architecture, Technology Business Management (TBM), and IT Governance. These mission-critical efforts demanded a delivery partner capable of aligning with federal mandates, ensuring operational rigor, and maintaining continuous visibility across tasks
- [Elevating Threat Detection at USPS with X-Ray Tutor 5 (XRT5)](https://symposit.com/2025/06/elevating-threat-detection-at-usps-with-x-ray-tutor-5-xrt5/) - ChallengeIn today’s evolving threat landscape, mail systems are an increasingly attractive target for smuggling, terrorism, and prohibited item transport. The United States Postal Service (USPS) needed a training solution tailored to its unique operational environment—one that could enhance the readiness and accuracy of its security screeners across diverse and evolving scenarios.Traditional training platforms lacked USPS-specific
- [Enhancing Aviation Security Screener Competency with X-Ray Tutor 5 (XRT5)](https://symposit.com/2025/06/enhancing-aviation-security-screener-competency-with-x-ray-tutor-5-xrt5/) - ChallengeThe Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sought a solution to strengthen the competencies of its X-ray security screeners. With aviation threats becoming increasingly complex, GCAA aimed to assess and improve screener performance across object recognition, image complexity, and threat detection—while also identifying a scalable, cost-effective method to evaluate and certify personnel. SolutionSymposit, in partnership with CASRA
- [USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) - Network Audit](https://symposit.com/2024/09/u-s-department-of-agriculture-usda-national-agricultural-library-nal/) - Symposit partnered with the USDA’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) to enhance their network security and performance. We implemented a sophisticated network monitoring platform designed to passively monitor NAL’s network devices and traffic. This solution provided real-time alerts, enabling the proactive identification and resolution of potential issues before they could impact operations. The monitoring capabilities included
- [International NGO - IT & Salesforce Consulting](https://symposit.com/2024/09/ngo-think-tank/) - Symposit was brought in by an NGO Think-Tank to assume full control of their IT operations under challenging circumstances. Our team swiftly took charge of all IT functions, resetting security permissions and passwords for critical systems to ensure the protection of sensitive data. We also had to rapidly understand and manage undocumented processes and procedures
- [NRC - Secure Network Operations](https://symposit.com/2024/09/protecting-nrc-safeguards-information/) - Symposit played a critical role in supporting the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Office of Nuclear Security & Incident Response and the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Our team provided expert-level systems and network engineering, comprehensive project management, and robust IT operations and maintenance, extending end-user support across Tiers I through IV.In this engagement,
- [US Courts - IT Modernization](https://symposit.com/2024/08/federal-judiciary-court-customer-success-story-1/) - Symposit has been at the forefront of an extensive modernization initiative for a Federal Court’s system and network infrastructure. The Court was facing significant technical debt, hindering their ability to maintain a secure and efficient IT environment. Our comprehensive approach encompassed a strategic overhaul to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Key components of this modernization included:Decommissioning
- [Security Consultancy - Managed IT Services](https://symposit.com/2024/09/security-consultancy/) - Symposit partnered with a Security Consulting firm in Washington, D.C. to deliver a comprehensive Microsoft 365 solution, focusing on network infrastructure deployment and management. Our team managed the procurement, deployment, and ongoing support for all users within the organization, ensuring a seamless transition to the new M365 environment.We implemented robust security measures, including email encryption,
- [TSA ITF - Computer Based X-Ray Training](https://symposit.com/2024/08/transportation-security-administration-innovation-task-force-tsa-itf-customer-success-story-2/) - The Transportation Security Administration Innovation Task Force (TSA ITF) needed to deploy software securely and efficiently within tight timeframes, all while maintaining the flexibility to support multiple airport locations.Symposit integrated new software, XRT-4, through AWS GovCloud across several airport environments. Our team ensured the deployment was fully compliant with TSA standards and met all impact-level
- [DOS INL - Enterprise Software Requirements Analysis](https://symposit.com/2024/08/u-s-state-department-bureau-of-international-narcotics-law-enforcement-affairs-customer-success-story-3/) - Symposit was engaged by the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) to evaluate a key technology platform for scalability and suitability across the agency. Our goal was to determine whether the platform could be expanded to serve a larger audience or if a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution would better meet
- [National Capitol Region (NCR) Dam - Cyber Audit](https://symposit.com/2024/09/national-capitol-region-ncr-dam/) - As the local dam and waterway infrastructure’s network expanded, an increasing number of devices connected to the system, leading to heightened data flows and concerns over the exposure of sensitive security information online. To address these risks, Symposit conducted a comprehensive IT assessment with a strong emphasis on security.Leveraging the CIS Controls cybersecurity framework, our
- [Health & Human Services (HHS) - Global Service Desk](https://symposit.com/2024/09/health-human-services-hhs/) - Symposit has been a trusted partner of the Health & Human Services (HHS), providing comprehensive IT Help Desk and Service Desk support to over 25,000 HHS employees and contractors both within the U.S. and abroad. Our dedicated team of Tier 1 and Tier 2 support personnel is available 24/7/365, offering assistance through multiple channels to
- [U.S. Customs Border and Protection Advanced Training Center (CBP ATC) - Network Install](https://symposit.com/2024/09/u-s-customs-border-and-protection-advanced-training-center-cbp-atc/) - The CBP Advanced Training Center needed to upgrade its network infrastructure to boost performance and security without disrupting ongoing training operations.Symposit implemented a dual-focused strategy:Enhanced Wireless Connectivity: We installed 67 wireless access points throughout the training center, significantly enhancing network performance and ensuring reliable connectivity across various training areas.Secured Cabling Infrastructure: We strengthened the security
- [Smithsonian Institution - IT Audit](https://symposit.com/2024/11/smithsonian-institution-assessment/) - Challenge:The Smithsonian Institution needed to evaluate the security and effectiveness of legacy systems, infrastructure and environment to ensure compliance with current NIST standards and address potential vulnerabilities.Solution:Symposit conducted a comprehensive assessment using CIS Controls as the foundational framework, which aligns closely with NIST 800-53 standards. Key steps included:Leadership & Team Collaboration: We engaged leadership and
- [U.S. Army - Software Modernization & Container Hardening](https://symposit.com/2024/11/u-s-army-software-modernization/) - Challenge: The U.S. Army required modernization of a legacy ColdFusion-based application to ensure secure deployment in the field. The task involved containerizing the software for enhanced security and compliance while preserving functionality under stringent Department of Defense (DoD) security standards.Solution:Symposit provided a forward-thinking approach to modernize and secure the application:Containerization: Built a robust software container
- [U.S. Postal Service - Network Survey](https://symposit.com/2024/11/u-s-postal-service/) - Challenge:The U.S. Postal Service needed a thorough IT site survey in California on an expedited timeline to evaluate their network infrastructure and identify opportunities for optimization and upgrades.Solution:Symposit rapidly mobilized resources to meet the USPS’s urgent needs:Rapid Deployment: Secured a trusted, qualified resource within days to perform the on-site assessment.Comprehensive Survey: Conducted a detailed evaluation
- [Fixing "Secure Channel Support" Error When Updating WSL on Windows Server 2022](https://symposit.com/2025/01/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 Contract with U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Supporting Software Development for its Online Scheduling System](https://symposit.com/2024/10/symposit-awarded-contract-with-u-s-department-of-state-bureau-of-consular-affairs-supporting-software-development-for-its-online-scheduling-system/) - Fairfax, VA, October 2, 2024: Symposit, LLC, an 8(a) Small Business Government Contractor and IT advisory firm, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA). Under this contract, Symposit will develop a new software system prototype, designed to replace a
- [Symposit Awarded IT Modernization Contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)](https://symposit.com/2024/08/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 Bobby
- [Symposit modernizes DC consulting firm's network using Ubiquiti SDN](https://symposit.com/2018/11/symposit-modernizes-dc-consulting-firms-network-using-ubiquiti-sdn/) - Challenge: The client requested that Symposit assess the internal network and to modernize it in order to make it more secure, manageable, and of course faster. Since there was no one to properly manage the network, there was no visibility and hence no security within the network. Additionally, the aging network stack was implemented over
- [Case Study: Improving Network Visibility and Performance for a U.S. National Library](https://symposit.com/2023/10/case-study-improving-network-visibility-and-performance-for-a-u-s-national-library/) - A U.S. National Library was seeking better visibility into their network performance and health. With employees working remotely and across multiple buildings, the aging network infrastructure led to frequent outages and performance issues. However, with limited monitoring and no centralized view of the network, problems were difficult to diagnose and resolve. To address these challenges,
- [ADOMS Framework: A Methodology for DoD's Technical Debt Repayment and Legacy System Modernization](https://symposit.com/2023/05/adoms-framework-a-methodology-for-dods-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
- [Hyper-V 2019 Failover and Replication Tips](https://symposit.com/2022/08/hyper-v-2019-failover-and-replication-tips/) - We recently performed a Hyper-V 2019 failover for a customer and wanted to share some insights. Non-clustered environment, simply 2x 2019 Hyper-V servers on the same domain, with one replicated VMs to the other. We had a few VM's setup to replicate from Hypervisor-1 (HV-1) to Hypervisor-2 (HV-2) We had some maintenance to do on
- [Take these 6 things into consideration when using security keys for your business.](https://symposit.com/2023/04/take-these-6-things-into-consideration-when-using-security-keys-for-your-business/) - In today's world of digital threats and cybersecurity risks, having strong authentication measures is essential to ensure the safety of sensitive data and information. One such authentication measure that has gained immense popularity in recent times is the zero-trust physical security key. A zero-trust physical security key is a small USB device that is used
- [DHCP Server showing 169.254.x.x address after Windows 2016 upgrade to Windows 2019](https://symposit.com/2021/11/dhcp-server-showing-169-254-x-x-address-after-windows-2016-upgrade-to-windows-2019/) - You can find this issue on many other sites, but this just happened to us when upgrading a domain controller from 2016 to 2019, that also had the DHCP server role installed. First before upgrading, we demoted the DC to a regular domain server. Then we upgraded to 2019, and re-promoted the machine to a
- [IT Contractor Symposit LLC Awarded General Services Administration Contract](https://symposit.com/2017/12/it-contractor-symposit-llc-awarded-general-services-administration-contract/) - For Immediate Release: IT Contractor Symposit LLC Awarded General Services Administration Contract Contract Simplifies Procurement Process for Government Agencies FALLS CHURCH, VA – Symposit LLC announced today that it was awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Schedule 70 contract. This five-year IT contract approves Symposit to a federal catalog of
- [Symposit Founder, Bobby Bermudez, to serve on Board of Directors for Byte Back](https://symposit.com/2018/05/symposit-byte-back-board/) - WASHINGTON D.C. Symposit LLC President and Founder, Bobby Bermudez, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Byte Back, a D.C. based non-profit with a mission to improve economic opportunity by providing computer training and career preparation to under-served Washington, DC metro area residents. By serving on the Board, Bobby will actively help play a
- [Symposit partners with DigitalOcean](https://symposit.com/2019/05/symposit-partners-with-digitalocean/) - Symposit LLC announced today that it has become a partner with a leading IaaS (infrastructure-as-a-service) cloud services provider, DigitalOcean. With the vision of consistently integrating the best cloud and IT services and solutions to its clients, Symposit LLC continuously innovates to keep up with the latest trends in IT; to provide best-in-class services and products
- [Symposit is selected to delegation for U.S. Security Trade Mission](https://symposit.com/2021/01/symposit-is-selected-to-delegation-for-u-s-security-trade-mission/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Symposit LLC has been selected by the U.S. International Trade Association (ITA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to join a delegation of private-sector businesses to participate in the 2021 Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. MISSION DESCRIPTION The United States Department of Commerce, International
- [Symposit Awarded FAA eFAST Contract Vehicle](https://symposit.com/2022/08/efast/) - Symposit has been awarded a spot on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eFAST contract as an 8(a) Small Business! Our team is pleased to continue serving our customers with our passion for IT Modernization, DevSecOps, Human Factors, and the intersection with Aviation Security. This contract has a $7.4B ceiling across 8 Functional Areas which provides a full spectrum
- [Symposit LLC & HumanLink LLC Approved for Pilot Study on Advanced 3D Security Training by the Transportation Security Administration Innovation Task Force (TSA ITF)](https://symposit.com/2022/07/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
- [Welcome to our new site!](https://symposit.com/2014/05/redesign-2014/) - After several years of running our first website for the business, we are extremely pleased to announce and introduce the launch of our newly redesigned website. We hope that you find it more appealing and navigable than our former site. We'd love to hear your feedback! Our website is not only a marketing tool, it
- [Symposit-HumanLink-CASRA I/ITSEC Trade Show Partnership](https://symposit.com/2021/11/symposit-humanlink-casra-trade-show-partnership/) - Visit the HumanLink/Symposit Booth #2673 at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), November 29-December 3, 2021 Together with our global partner CASRA visitors can experience innovations to security training and screening first-hand. There will be Demos, Competitions and prizes for those who locate the threat first via XRT4. Prizes include special offer XRT4
- [Fixing stuck/hung dot net (.net) 3.5 install in Server 2016](https://symposit.com/2021/08/fixing-stuck-hung-dot-net-net-3-5-install-in-server-2016/) - In case you happen to run into this issue, we were attempting to install .net 3.5 for an application in Windows 2016 that required it. So we ran the following command to install it: DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All It started out OK but then it got stuck for over 4 hours sitting at 49.4%.
- [Symposit LLC selected for NIH PEI 2.0 Cohort](https://symposit.com/2021/06/symposit-llc-selected-for-nih-pei-2-0-cohort/) - Symposit LLC has have been selected as a small business partner to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2021 Path to Excellence and Innovation (PEI) Initiative. The PEI Initiative is a tremendous opportunity for the National Institutes of Health to work more collaboratively with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The mission of
- [Hackers to Cloud Accounts of Technology and Aviation Companies Demonstrate Different Threat Model – the Parasite](https://symposit.com/2021/03/hackers-to-cloud-accounts-of-technology-and-aviation-companies-demonstrate-different-threat-model-the-parasite/) - Hackers to Cloud Accounts of Technology and Aviation Companies Demonstrate Different Threat Model – the Parasite Wake up C-suite! SC media writer Bradley Barth reported in January on instances where hackers were able to hijack cloud accounts of high-tech and aviation firms, and stay hidden. This type of advanced persistent threat has been plaguing companies
- [Using Route53 DNS private hosted zone server in OpenVPN](https://symposit.com/2020/10/using-route53-dns-private-hosted-zone-server-in-openvpn/) - I was trying to get a private hosted zone to work an resolved server IP addresses with AWS when clients connected via OpenVPN. The Route53 private hosted zone worked within the servers in my environment, but not the OpenVPN clients. Per AWS’s own instructions (https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/r53-private-ubuntu/) I went down a rabbit’s hole of setting up a
- [6 ways you got hacked](https://symposit.com/2014/05/6-ways-you-got-hacked/) - I constantly see people’s Facebook posts, emails and tweets about how their email/twitter/facebook/google/yahoo/bank account/whatever got hacked. I want to outline how people typically get hacked and what you can do to prevent that. I’m going to try to number these in order to make it clear and concise. 6) Having inadequate antivirus/protection Arguably, this could
- [Change your eBay Password Now!](https://symposit.com/2014/05/change-your-ebay-password-now/) - eBay has recently admitted that it was hit by a cyberattack which compromised user passwords (and non-financial data). The problem with these attacks is that many users have the same password for multiple sites. Meaning a smart hacker could deduce other account passwords with just one. The attack was first detected two weeks ago, but
- [The age old question - Mac vs. PC?](https://symposit.com/2014/05/the-age-old-question-mac-vs-pc/) - A client recently asked us this question, and I wanted to share our response. The short answer is that it depends on what you're using it for. Each platform has it's benefits for certain scenarios. Many business run 100% on Mac, others 100% Windows, and some even have a hybrid of the two. Below is
- [10 Tips to protect your mobile phone privacy](https://symposit.com/2014/05/10-tips-to-protect-your-mobile-phone-privacy/) - Just a quick note & reminder on how to easily protect your information on your mobile phone. Generally these will apply to pretty much any smartphone... Simple: 1) Enable a passcode in order to unlock and use the phone. 2) Don’t allow apps to remember passwords, instead type them all in manually. 3) Enable wiping
- [SMB (small-to-medium businesses) Cyber Security Threats](https://symposit.com/2015/06/smb-small-to-medium-businesses-cyber-security-threats/) - 2015 SMB IT Cyber Security Threats Cyber security experts expect cyber security threats to intensify in 2015, with innovative & complex attacks. Cyber crime is profitable and the risks for the criminals to be caught or punished are still negligible. 2015 is likely to see more copycat crimes as well as increased sophistication in attacks.
- [Managed Services–What is it and why do I need this for my organization?](https://symposit.com/2015/06/managed-serviceswhat-is-it-and-why-do-i-need-this-for-my-organization/) - This is an important question to ask when you have a business full of computers, servers and employees. "What will I get with managed services that I couldn’t get with a break-fix solution?” Information Technology (IT) systems are expected to meet high standards of operation, while offering 24/7 availability, security, and performance. In today’s environment,
- [How to stay safe online](https://symposit.com/2015/07/how-to-stay-safe-online/) - SPAM & PHISHING Cybercriminals have become very savvy in their attempts to lure people in and get you to click on an infected link or to open an infected attachment. The email they send can look just like it comes from a financial institution, e-commerce site, government agency or any other service or business.It often
- [Have you backed up your data lately?](https://symposit.com/2015/07/have-you-backed-up-your-data-lately/) - Don't fall into the old paradigm of "it will never happen to me." While there is certainly a chance that you will never have a need for the backups that you make of your files, if something does happen to your computer, you will certainly be glad that you have them. You do not have
- [What is Mobile Device Management?](https://symposit.com/2015/07/what-is-mobile-device-management/) - Thinking about letting your employees use their own mobile devices on your network? Before you agree to a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) scheme, please take a look at protecting your company with a Mobile Device Management (MDM) plan. Mobile Device Management is the ability to secure, monitor, manage and support mobile devices – typically involving remote distribution
- [Mobile Device Management (MDM) PT. II](https://symposit.com/2015/07/mobile-device-management-mdm-pt-ii/) - I talked last week about Mobile Device Management and what it is and why you need a MDM policy for your SMB. In large-scale organizations, implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) is typically a given. After all, with so many employees using mobile devices that either contain or connect to sources of sensitive information, there needs
- [Importance of using two-factor authentication](https://symposit.com/2016/02/importance-of-using-two-factor-authentication/) - You've heard it before, but I'll say it here again. The web, including your data, is under constant attack. Everywhere and all the time. Some of the attacks are automated and come from “robots,” while others are actual humans trying to break in. Failing to utilize two-factor authentication, whereever and whenever possible, will leave you exposed.What
- [The funny thing about passwords](https://symposit.com/2016/02/password-strength-funny/) - One of my favorite web comics, XKCD explains password strength...
- [Protect yourself by using disposable information](https://symposit.com/2016/02/protect-yourself-by-using-disposable-information/) - How many times a day do you give out your email address, inadvertently or voluntarily? How many lists do you think your email address appears on? Can you trust every vendor you register with? I know I would have a tough time answering these questions. Of course, I tend to be a rather private person
- [Be secure, adopt "less is more."](https://symposit.com/2016/05/be-secure-adopt-less-is-more/) - I’d like to talk about something very important with regards to computer security, and really computing in general. Computers are indeed complex machines, with many layers of working components working in tandem to present you with a useful and useable experience. Each one of the aforementioned “components” is a potential attack vector for an attacker.
- [What to do after a data breach?](https://symposit.com/2016/09/what-to-do-after-a-data-breach/) - The Federal Trade Commission has some advice about what consumers should do after a data breach...ehhh Yahoo, we are looking at you! More info at identitytheft.gov/databreach
- [Cybersecurity: What’s in Store for 2017?](https://symposit.com/2017/03/cybersecurity-whats-in-store-for-2017/) - Symposit LLC founder Bobby Bermudez was featured on Engineering@Syracuse's Blog! Article is below and original article can be found here March 07, 2017 The cybersecurity battlefield is evolving rapidly, so analyzing threats from the last year can help experts anticipate trends that may emerge in coming months. Here’s a cybersecurity forecast for 2017: Securing the Internet
- [Large Energy Federal Agency - Case Study](https://symposit.com/2017/06/energy-case-study/) - Challenge: The agency’s mission is to protect the people and the environment. As such, the agency must ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive IT systems that help the agency achieve this goal. Solution: Symposit provides expert level Systems, Network and Cybersecurity engineering services for the agency’s sensitive IT systems. These services include systems/network
- [Petya ransomware is the same attack vector as WannaCry](https://symposit.com/2017/06/petya-ransomware-is-the-same-attack-vector-as-wannacry/) - Everyone rushed to patch their Windows systems after WannaCry made headlines. If you did patch, good for you! You are protected against Petya, which is mostly affecting systems in Europe. If you haven't patched your system in a while, please install the critical Windows patch, to protect from the current ransomware attack. Our observations are that
- [Mobile Device Management – Are you ready?](https://symposit.com/2017/07/mobile-device-management-are-you-ready/) - Do you remember when smartphones began showing up in the workplace over a decade ago? Whether they were company-provided smartphones or employee-owned smartphones phones, many business users were connecting to the corporate network without a hint of a mobile device management policy in place. This is a very dangerous practice, given that many do not
- [Protect your network by implementing DNSCrypt](https://symposit.com/2017/10/protect-your-network-by-implementing-dnscrypt/) - The Internet Domain Name System (DNS) is truly amazing technology - without it, you wouldn't be able to type in google.com and reach your destination. DNS was created to assist humans in having an easy address to remember server IP addresses. Think of it as knowing a street address instead of remembering the longitudinal coordinates
- [Transitioning from a file-server to the cloud](https://symposit.com/2018/07/transitioning-from-a-file-server-to-the-cloud/) - Symposit was recently tasked by a client to develop a strategy to migrate away from a legacy file server that the company used internally to collaborate, share large files, and store sensitive corporate data. We knew that the server was aging and the goal was to get rid of having a server altogether. Thus, we
- [CCleaner's argument for open source](https://symposit.com/2017/09/ccleaners-argument-for-open-source/) - For many, many years we have lauded the use of CCleaner to clean and optimize Windows based workstations in many different environments. Unfortunately our stance is changing today. Security researchers at Cisco Talos discovered that the 32-bit version of CCleaner 5.33 was triggering alerts on their advanced malware protection systems. They found that malware was bundled
- [ONLINE SECURITY - What can you do to become more vigilant?](https://symposit.com/2017/09/755/) - ONLINE SECURITY - What can you do to become more vigilant? This the first, in series of Blog posts, to help you with identifying the threats and current redirect practices being conducted by online scammers. One of the tactics that online scammers are using to try to fool people into visiting malicious websites is a
- [Control your privacy by managing advertising choices.](https://symposit.com/2018/02/control-your-privacy-by-managing-advertising-choices/) - One of the best ways to manage your privacy is to manage and opt-out of advertising personalization settings for the browser that you most frequently use. This is especially helpful on mobile devices where targeted ads will annoy you and potentially expose your personal habits to marketers and ad agencies. Today we will share some
- [US Govt Tracking Sheet for Foreign Tech Companies](https://symposit.com/2018/08/us-govt-warning-chart-for-foreign-tech-companies/) - We have created the Google sheet for tracking purposes as it relates to the recent slew of foreign technology companies that have been barred or are considered being barred from use by the US Government, either by one or multiple agencies. Commercial and private sector organizations may want to consider this guidance as well when
- [Rackspace - Resetting the root user password from rescue mode](https://symposit.com/2019/03/rackspace-resetting-the-root-user-password-from-rescue-mode/) - I was searching for these instructions the other day as I've almost never had success resetting the root password from Rackspace's GUI. Since Rackspace suddenly decided not to host a community forum anymore (whhyyyy?!) we're posting these original instructions here for those that need the reference: Resetting the root user password from rescue mode Thank
- [Apple Scam Alert!](https://symposit.com/2019/03/apple-scam-alert/) - Apple Scam Alert: There is a phishing scam that has been out for a while which actually spoofs Apple Inc. and it is designed to hoodwink you. It comes in the form of a phone call and/or email. It can start with an 'automated' phone call that display’s Apple’s logo, address and real phone number, warning about
- [iProtection](https://symposit.com/2019/04/iprotection/) - What is the first thing you grab when you wake up in the morning? Most people would answer this question by saying, their smartphone. Statistics state that an average smartphone user checks their device almost 47 times a day and checks their device within the first hour of waking up or before going to bed.
- [Is Using Public WiFi safe?](https://symposit.com/2019/04/is-using-public-wifi-safe/) - Free Wifi is available in coffee shops, restaurants, shopping malls, hotels, airports, libraries -you name it. Millions of people everyday use this doing everything from browsing the internet, checking emails, and just any internet related tasks. Although, most people do not realize even though there is a password to login, free public Wi-Fi is not
- [Is my Desktop Sharing Software secure?](https://symposit.com/2019/04/is-my-desktop-sharing-software-secure/) - ATTENTION! WARNING! Cyber Attackers are using Desktop Sharing Software to Target US Businesses Since 2018 until this year, there has been malicious attacks by cyber actors using desktop sharing software to facilitate numerous network invasions of authorized and unauthorized installations to gain access to a victim’s system and inaccessible files. Everyone, whether it is for
- [Bad actors are using HTTPS](https://symposit.com/2019/06/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
- [Important note about logging into Office 365 with legacy software or devices](https://symposit.com/2020/02/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
- [DNS Vulnerability Affects Every Business with Windows Server:  Don’t Wait for the Hack](https://symposit.com/2020/08/dns-vulnerability-affects-every-business-with-windows-server-dont-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
- [Website Security Trends: November 2018](https://symposit.com/2018/11/website-security-trends-november-2018/) - This month we are seeing something a little unusual in terms of malicious traffic- most of the time we see attacks originated in China or Russia however the activity we are seeing is originating primarily from the Philippines and some attacks from France. As a reminder, you should always use a very strong password (preferably
- [Certbot - Upgrading outdated version and renewing Let's Encrypt certificates](https://symposit.com/2019/03/certbot-issue-updating-and-renewing-lets-encrypt-certificates/) - We recently ran into an issue where certbot was outdated and needed to upgraded to a newer version. In this process, we issued new Let’s Encrypt certificates, however it was only doing this for the www version of the site, rather than the non-www version of the site. This was a problem since all requests
- [IRS Scam Alert!](https://symposit.com/2019/03/irs-scam-alert/) - ATTENTION! ATTENTION! As April 15th approaches and many are stressed and worried about filing their taxes to the IRS. Although many people take this time of the year seriously, there are people who see this as a way to scam people out of money. It usually starts with a random phone call from a person
- [Formjacking?](https://symposit.com/2019/04/formjacking/) - What is Formjacking? This is not a new form of cyber attack, but it has recently increased since the past year. It is form of JavaScript-code where cyber criminals hack and take control over the functionality of the site’s form page. This malicious JavaScript code is used to steal credit card details and payment form
- [Symposit becomes a Cisco Meraki Elevate Partner!](https://symposit.com/2014/07/symposit-becomes-a-cisco-meraki-elevate-partner/) - Symposit LLC is pleased and excited to announce that we have now become a Cisco Meraki Elevate Partner! If you don't know what Cisco Meraki is, it's the leading edge, next generation technology in the cloud networking arena. Meraki makes enterprise networking administration, security and management a snap, since everything can be centrally managed over
- [Symposit receives SWaM Certification](https://symposit.com/2014/08/symposit-receives-swam-certification/) - Symposit LLC is pleased to announce that it has recently received SWaM Certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects. In 2006, Governor Tim Kaine set
- [SBA certifies Symposit LLC as an 8(a) program participant](https://symposit.com/2016/10/sba-certifies-symposit-llc-as-an-8a-bd-program-participant/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Symposit LLC, a professional services IT & cyber-security consulting firm, has received the 8(a) Business Development program certification for a term of 9 years. The certification enables Symposit LLC to receive business development assistance and guidance from the SBA, as well as participation in open competition
- [Symposit LLC donates to Glasgow Middle School Success Prep Program](https://symposit.com/2017/03/symposit-llc-donates-to-glasgow-middle-school-success-prep-program/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA - Symposit LLC donates to Glasgow Middle School Success Prep Program. The donation was used to fund a field trip so that students in the success prep program could attend University of Mary Washington (UMW). At UMW, Glasgow students toured the beautiful campus. They visited a classroom, got to check out a dorm, perused
- [Symposit awarded AV design prime contract for State Dept](https://symposit.com/2019/10/symposit-awarded-av-design-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.
- [Team Symposit Winter 2020 Holiday Celebration](https://symposit.com/2020/02/team-symposit-winter-2020-holiday-celebration/) - On Friday, January 31st, the Symposit team gathered for a Winter Holiday party that was a great success! We enjoyed a great selection of food and drinks at The Eleanor in the NoMa area of Washington, D.C. Our team enjoyed arcade games, mini-bowling, and getting to know friends and teammates. We are so grateful to
- [Symposit welcomes a new Cyber Team Lead](https://symposit.com/2020/07/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)](https://symposit.com/2020/07/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
- [Defend against Hackers with Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)](https://symposit.com/2018/02/defend-against-hackers-with-remote-monitoring-management-rmm/) - Even as businesses continue to invest in improving their technology infrastructure, they face the ever-present threat of IT failure known as downtime, any time that vital systems become unresponsive. Collectively, these periods of network inactivity cost businesses an estimated 127 million person-hours every year in lost productivity. NetworkWorld cites research firm Gartner placing the value of just one hour of
- [Protect yourself from WannaCry’s stealthier cousin Adylkuzz](https://symposit.com/2017/05/wannacrys-stealthier-cousing-adylkuzz/) - If you’re a thief, would you rather bust through the front door, or quietly slip in the back and be in and out quietly and stealthily? Many cyber adversaries prefer this approach to stay undetected and keep a low profile. While the recent WannaCry ransomware attack was highly publicized, another lesser known malware called Adylkuzz has been

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