b'PRST STD SCAN THEUS POSTAGE QR CODE TOPAID CONTACT US BOISE, ID PERMIT 411Kloud9 IT HQ 9999 Granger Rd Cleveland, OH 44125INSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEThe Hidden Costs Of Ignoring Tech Health . 1Tech Trends Your Business Should Actually Pay Attention To . 3Cybersecurity Blind Spots: The Risks You Dont See But Hackers Do . 46. Misconfigured FirewallsCYBERSECURITY BLIND SPOTS:A firewall is only as strong as its settings. Old or THE RISKS YOU DONT SEE BUT HACKERS DO temporary rules create vulnerabilities.Fix: Audit configurations, document changes and remove unnecessary permissions.Every business leader understands thecan introduce malware that stays dormant until7. Untested Backupsimportance of cybersecurity. Yet the biggestitstoo late. Backups arent a safety net unless they work. threats often arent headline-grabbing breaches.Many businesses discover too late that theirs are Theyre the overlooked gaps hiding inFix: Enforce strict app and device policies. Regularlycorrupt or incomplete.plainsight. scan for unknown endpoints. Fix: Test backups quarterly and store them securely in These blind spots may seem minor: a missed3. Over-Permissive Access immutable storage.software update, an inactive account or anToo much access is dangerous. Hackers love8. Missing Security Monitoringuntested backup. But for hackers, theyreaccounts with excessive permissions. You cant protect what you cant see. Without open doors. Here are the most common gapsFix: Apply least privilege principles, mandate MFAcentralized visibility, threats slip through unnoticed.and how to close them before they becomeand review permissions regularly.costlymistakes. Fix: Invest in continuous monitoring or partner with 4. Outdated Security Tools an experienced IT provider.1. Unpatched Systems Cyberthreats evolve daily. Old antivirus or9. Compliance GapsEvery missed update is an invitation to attackers.intrusion detection tools cant keep up. Frameworks like GDPR or HIPAA arent just Hackers track patch cycles and exploit knownFix: Audit your security stack and replace outdatedpaperwork. Theyre essential for strong security.vulnerabilities. tools before they fail you.Fix: Automate patch management and set alerts forFix: Conduct regular compliance reviews and maintain lagging systems. 5. Orphaned Accounts documentation.Former employees credentials often remainBottom line: Identifying blind spots is only 2. Shadow IT And Rogue Devices active, making them prime targets for attackers. the beginning. The real value lies in fixing Employees downloading unauthorized apps orFix: Automate offboarding to disable accountsthem quickly. Start with these fixes and youll connecting personal devices to your networkimmediately. strengthen your defenses where it matters most.Technology That Works!844-KLOUD9IT (556-8394)4'