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For the past three years at OpenAI, one of ChatGPT’s most recognizable customization features was the Custom GPT. Anyone with an eligible account could create a specialized version of ChatGPT by giving it instructions, u...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/beyond-the-chatbot-openais-new-ai-paradigm","title":"Beyond the Chatbot: OpenAI's New AI Paradigm","summary":"For the past three years at OpenAI, one of ChatGPT’s most recognizable customization features was the Custom GPT. Anyone with an eligible account could create a specialized version of ChatGPT by giving it instructions, u...","date_modified":"2026-09-25T04:15:09Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-hidden-cost-of-ai-how-tokens-are-reshaping-the-ai-industry","html_content":"

Ask the average person on the street what an AI token is, and you’ll likely be met with a puzzled stare. Through no fault of their own, and largely because the technology is still relatively new, most people have little ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-hidden-cost-of-ai-how-tokens-are-reshaping-the-ai-industry","title":"The Hidden Cost of AI: How Tokens are Reshaping the AI Industry","summary":"Ask the average person on the street what an AI token is, and you’ll likely be met with a puzzled stare. Through no fault of their own, and largely because the technology is still relatively new, most people have little ...","date_modified":"2026-06-04T18:07:01Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/it-innovations-that-challenged-the-status-quo","html_content":"

Technology has a way of making people nervous. Every major wave of innovation in IT has sparked predictions about lost jobs, disrupted industries, and the end of “the way things have always been done.” From room-sized ma...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/it-innovations-that-challenged-the-status-quo","title":"IT Innovations That Challenged the Status Quo","summary":"Technology has a way of making people nervous. Every major wave of innovation in IT has sparked predictions about lost jobs, disrupted industries, and the end of “the way things have always been done.” From room-sized ma...","date_modified":"2026-05-27T17:28:17Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/why-linux-enthusiasts-are-suddenly-gunning-for-microsoft-windows","html_content":"

Yes, the backlash is real, it’s recent, and it’s absolutely tied to Microsoft’s push to turn Windows 11 (and its successor) into an AI‑native, agentic operating system. But the why is more layered than just “Linux people...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/why-linux-enthusiasts-are-suddenly-gunning-for-microsoft-windows","title":"Why Linux Enthusiasts Are Suddenly Gunning for Microsoft Windows","summary":"Yes, the backlash is real, it’s recent, and it’s absolutely tied to Microsoft’s push to turn Windows 11 (and its successor) into an AI‑native, agentic operating system. But the why is more layered than just “Linux people...","date_modified":"2026-01-03T23:01:39Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-myth-of-the-ai-bubble-why-artificial-intelligence-marks-a","html_content":"

The term "AI Bubble" has become a favorite among skeptics who argue that artificial intelligence is overhyped, destined to collapse under the weight of inflated expectations. Yet this narrative misunderstands both the na...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-myth-of-the-ai-bubble-why-artificial-intelligence-marks-a","title":"The Myth of the \"AI Bubble\"","summary":"The term \"AI Bubble\" has become a favorite among skeptics who argue that artificial intelligence is overhyped, destined to collapse under the weight of inflated expectations. Yet this narrative misunderstands both the na...","date_modified":"2025-12-09T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/chatgpt-the-dawn-of-the-first-ai-operating-system","html_content":"

In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, few technologies have redefined the boundaries of human-computer interaction as profoundly as ChatGPT. Originally conceived as a conversational agent, ChatGPT has rap...

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The rapid rise of large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT has spawned an equally rapid ecosystem of “wrapper” applications—tools that present a customized user interface (UI) around a powerful back-end model. Thes...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/why-the-concept-of-%E2%80%9Cwrapper%E2%80%9D-ai-front-ends-are-really-nothing-new","title":"Why the Concept of a “Wrapper” with AI is Really Nothing New","summary":"The rapid rise of large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT has spawned an equally rapid ecosystem of “wrapper” applications—tools that present a customized user interface (UI) around a powerful back-end model. Thes...","date_modified":"2025-09-23T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-immediate-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-the-it-service","html_content":"

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept—it is actively reshaping the IT services industry. In the immediate future, AI will streamline support functions, enhance cybersecurity, and put pressure on trad...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-immediate-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-the-it-service","title":"The Immediate Impact of AI on the IT Services Industry","summary":"Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept—it is actively reshaping the IT services industry. In the immediate future, AI will streamline support functions, enhance cybersecurity, and put pressure on trad...","date_modified":"2025-09-13T19:41:35Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-disruptive-nature-of-innovation","html_content":"

We generally deplore so-called “Listicles”, but our response to a portion of the public’s view that the end of mankind is nigh due to the latest technological innovation (e.g. AI) begs an intelligent response. The AI pro...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-disruptive-nature-of-innovation","title":"The Disruptive Nature of Innovation","summary":"We generally deplore so-called “Listicles”, but our response to a portion of the public’s view that the end of mankind is nigh due to the latest technological innovation (e.g. AI) begs an intelligent response. The AI pro...","date_modified":"2025-07-09T02:06:12Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-do-i-determine-the-best-msp-for-my-business-or-organization","html_content":"

One of the most pressing challenges in IT procurement today is; how to differentiate among thousands of seemingly identical MSPs. While most managed service providers offer a similar menu of core services — such as netwo...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-do-i-determine-the-best-msp-for-my-business-or-organization","title":"How Do I Determine the Best MSP for My Business or Organization?","summary":"One of the most pressing challenges in IT procurement today is; how to differentiate among thousands of seemingly identical MSPs. While most managed service providers offer a similar menu of core services — such as netwo...","date_modified":"2025-06-07T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-zero-trust-architecture","html_content":"

Welcome to this first edition of Ask the IT Specialist! Each week, we tackle a common or emerging IT question — showcasing how our Trusted Advisors and AI-powered chatbot deliver clear, actionable insights for today’s bu...

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and the managed services provider (MSP) sector is no exception. AI brings a dual-edged impact—offering unparalleled opportunit...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/ai-a-catalyst-for-change-in-the-msp-industry","title":"AI: A Catalyst for Change in the MSP Industry","summary":"The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and the managed services provider (MSP) sector is no exception. AI brings a dual-edged impact—offering unparalleled opportunit...","date_modified":"2025-02-13T04:11:16Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-growing-impact-of-private-equity-on-msps","html_content":"

The Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry has experienced transformative changes in recent years, driven in part by the increasing involvement of private equity (PE) firms. These firms, which specialize in acquiring a...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-growing-impact-of-private-equity-on-msps","title":"The Growing Impact of Private Equity on MSPs","summary":"The Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry has experienced transformative changes in recent years, driven in part by the increasing involvement of private equity (PE) firms. These firms, which specialize in acquiring a...","date_modified":"2024-12-15T21:15:57Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-hypercompetitive-nature-of-the-msp-industry","html_content":"

The managed services provider (MSP) industry in North America, particularly in the United States, is a textbook example of a hypercompetitive market. Defined by its intense rivalry, frequent innovation, and aggressive st...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-hypercompetitive-nature-of-the-msp-industry","title":"The Hypercompetitive Nature of the MSP Industry","summary":"The managed services provider (MSP) industry in North America, particularly in the United States, is a textbook example of a hypercompetitive market. Defined by its intense rivalry, frequent innovation, and aggressive st...","date_modified":"2024-11-13T05:30:52Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/why-chatgpt-or-ai-is-not-a-threat-to-it-professionals","html_content":"

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT has sparked concerns across various industries about potential job displacement. Information technology (IT) specialists, in particular, ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/why-chatgpt-or-ai-is-not-a-threat-to-it-professionals","title":"Why ChatGPT is Not a Threat to IT Professionals","summary":"The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT has sparked concerns across various industries about potential job displacement. Information technology (IT) specialists, in particular, ...","date_modified":"2024-09-26T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-current-state-of-cybersecurity","html_content":"

The cybersecurity industry has faced significant challenges in addressing the pervasive issues of ransomware and phishing, two of the most prevalent and damaging forms of cybercrime today. These threats have evolved rapi...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-current-state-of-cybersecurity","title":"The Current State of Cybersecurity","summary":"The cybersecurity industry has faced significant challenges in addressing the pervasive issues of ransomware and phishing, two of the most prevalent and damaging forms of cybercrime today. These threats have evolved rapi...","date_modified":"2024-08-23T20:34:06Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-cryptocurrency-fuels-the-illicit-ransomware-industry","html_content":"

Given the recent alleged ransomware attacks on the auto industry, specifically CDK Global, we thought it might be a good idea to refresh everyone's memory as to just what fuels or supports such an undertaking by maliciou...

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the protection of endpoints has become paramount. As organizations increasingly rely on complex networks and diverse endpoint devices, traditional security measures oft...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-safe-and-effective-is-your-edr","title":"How Safe and Effective is Your EDR?","summary":"In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the protection of endpoints has become paramount. As organizations increasingly rely on complex networks and diverse endpoint devices, traditional security measures oft...","date_modified":"2024-05-21T03:24:53Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/ai-makes-its-way-deep-into-the-soc","html_content":"

In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations of all sizes and industries. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, data breaches, and ot...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/ai-makes-its-way-deep-into-the-soc","title":"AI Makes its Way Deep into the SOC","summary":"In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations of all sizes and industries. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, data breaches, and ot...","date_modified":"2024-04-03T03:39:39Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/revolutionizing-it-support-%E2%80%9Cask-the-it-specialist%E2%80%9D-debuts-2024","html_content":"

In the rapidly evolving world of information technology, staying updated and acquiring new skills is crucial for IT professionals. The IT Specialist Network, recognizing this imperative, is set to launch an innovative pl...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/revolutionizing-it-support-%E2%80%9Cask-the-it-specialist%E2%80%9D-debuts-2024","title":"Revolutionizing IT Support: “Ask the IT Specialist” Debuts 2024","summary":"In the rapidly evolving world of information technology, staying updated and acquiring new skills is crucial for IT professionals. The IT Specialist Network, recognizing this imperative, is set to launch an innovative pl...","date_modified":"2024-01-08T03:33:45Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/consultative-technology-sales-vs-traditional-sales-in-msps","html_content":"

Introduction

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/consultative-technology-sales-vs-traditional-sales-in-msps","title":"Consultative Technology Sales vs. Traditional Sales Used at MSPs","summary":"Introduction","date_modified":"2023-11-26T22:15:57Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-role-of-a-technical-sales-specialist","html_content":"

Technical sales is a specialized area that blends technical knowledge with sales skills. The primary role of a technical sales specialist or professional is to understand the complex technical products or services they a...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-role-of-a-technical-sales-specialist","title":"What is the Role of a Technical Sales Specialist?","summary":"Technical sales is a specialized area that blends technical knowledge with sales skills. The primary role of a technical sales specialist or professional is to understand the complex technical products or services they a...","date_modified":"2023-11-12T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-pre-sales-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-delivery-of-it-services","html_content":"

Pre-sales in Information Technology (IT) refers to a range of activities and processes that occur before a customer makes a purchase decision, but after they have entered the sales funnel. This phase plays a critical rol...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-pre-sales-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-delivery-of-it-services","title":"How Pre-sales Plays a Crucial Role in the Delivery of IT Services","summary":"Pre-sales in Information Technology (IT) refers to a range of activities and processes that occur before a customer makes a purchase decision, but after they have entered the sales funnel. This phase plays a critical rol...","date_modified":"2023-10-25T22:12:31Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-discovery-phase-in-an-it-consulting-engagement","html_content":"

The Discovery Phase in IT consulting is a critical initial stage in the consulting engagement where the consultant or consulting team gathers relevant information to understand the client's business, technology infrastru...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-discovery-phase-in-an-it-consulting-engagement","title":"What is the Discovery Phase in IT Consulting?","summary":"The Discovery Phase in IT consulting is a critical initial stage in the consulting engagement where the consultant or consulting team gathers relevant information to understand the client's business, technology infrastru...","date_modified":"2023-10-23T18:14:09Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/machine-learning-in-cybersecurity","html_content":"

Machine Learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), refers to systems that can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. In the context of cybersecurity, machine...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/machine-learning-in-cybersecurity","title":"Machine Learning in Cybersecurity","summary":"Machine Learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), refers to systems that can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. In the context of cybersecurity, machine...","date_modified":"2023-10-17T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-maturity-model","html_content":"

The Zero Trust Maturity Model in cybersecurity is a framework used to assess an organization's implementation and progression of the Zero Trust security strategy. It helps to identify the current level of implementation,...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-maturity-model","title":"Zero Trust Maturity Model","summary":"The Zero Trust Maturity Model in cybersecurity is a framework used to assess an organization's implementation and progression of the Zero Trust security strategy. It helps to identify the current level of implementation,...","date_modified":"2023-10-16T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-insidious-nature-of-advanced-persistent-threats","html_content":"

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a type of cyber threat where an unauthorized user, typically a state-sponsored group or organized cybercriminals, gains access to a network and remains undetected for a significant ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-insidious-nature-of-advanced-persistent-threats","title":"The Insidious Nature of Advanced Persistent Threats","summary":"Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are a type of cyber threat where an unauthorized user, typically a state-sponsored group or organized cybercriminals, gains access to a network and remains undetected for a significant ...","date_modified":"2023-10-13T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/files-less-malware-attacks","html_content":"

A file-less attack, also known as a fileless malware attack, is a type of cyberattack where the malicious actor employs techniques that do not rely on traditional executable files to infiltrate a system. Instead, file-le...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/files-less-malware-attacks","title":"Files-less Malware Attacks","summary":"A file-less attack, also known as a fileless malware attack, is a type of cyberattack where the malicious actor employs techniques that do not rely on traditional executable files to infiltrate a system. Instead, file-le...","date_modified":"2023-10-12T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/behavioral-analysis","html_content":"

Behavioral analysis, also known as behavior-based analysis or behavior analytics, is a technique used in cybersecurity to detect and identify abnormal or suspicious behavior patterns within computer systems, networks, or...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/behavioral-analysis","title":"Behavioral Analysis","summary":"Behavioral analysis, also known as behavior-based analysis or behavior analytics, is a technique used in cybersecurity to detect and identify abnormal or suspicious behavior patterns within computer systems, networks, or...","date_modified":"2023-10-11T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-signature-based-detection-works","html_content":"

Signature-based detection, also known as pattern matching or signature matching, is a technique used in cybersecurity to identify and detect known malicious patterns or signatures within files, network traffic, or other ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-signature-based-detection-works","title":"How Signature Based Detection Works","summary":"Signature-based detection, also known as pattern matching or signature matching, is a technique used in cybersecurity to identify and detect known malicious patterns or signatures within files, network traffic, or other ...","date_modified":"2023-10-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/security-operations-center-soc","html_content":"

SOC stands for Security Operations Center. It is a centralized facility or team within an organization that is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats to protect...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/security-operations-center-soc","title":"Security Operations Center (SOC)","summary":"SOC stands for Security Operations Center. It is a centralized facility or team within an organization that is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats to protect...","date_modified":"2023-10-06T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/extended-detection-and-response","html_content":"

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a cybersecurity concept that extends the traditional Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) approach by combining multiple security products into a cohesive security incident detec...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/extended-detection-and-response","title":"Extended Detection and Response","summary":"Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is a cybersecurity concept that extends the traditional Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) approach by combining multiple security products into a cohesive security incident detec...","date_modified":"2023-10-05T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-day-exploits","html_content":"

A zero-day attack in cybersecurity refers to the exploitation of a software vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor or, in some cases, known but yet to be patched. The term "zero-day" refers to the fact that...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-day-exploits","title":"Zero-Day Exploits","summary":"A zero-day attack in cybersecurity refers to the exploitation of a software vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor or, in some cases, known but yet to be patched. The term \"zero-day\" refers to the fact that...","date_modified":"2023-10-04T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-basics-of-endpoint-detection-and-response","html_content":"

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect computer hardware devices, commonly referred to as endpoints, from potential threats. EDR solutions continuously monitor ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-basics-of-endpoint-detection-and-response","title":"The Basics of Endpoint Detection and Response","summary":"Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect computer hardware devices, commonly referred to as endpoints, from potential threats. EDR solutions continuously monitor ...","date_modified":"2023-10-03T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/managed-detection-and-response","html_content":"

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) represents a cutting-edge approach to cybersecurity, designed to counteract the rising complexity and frequency of cyber threats. As a rapidly evolving service, MDR provides organizat...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/managed-detection-and-response","title":"Managed Detection and Response","summary":"Managed Detection and Response (MDR) represents a cutting-edge approach to cybersecurity, designed to counteract the rising complexity and frequency of cyber threats. As a rapidly evolving service, MDR provides organizat...","date_modified":"2023-10-02T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-architecture-zta","html_content":"

Zero Trust Architecture is a cybersecurity framework that operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify." It is designed to protect modern digital environments by removing the concept of trust from an organiza...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-architecture-zta","title":"Zero Trust Architecture","summary":"Zero Trust Architecture is a cybersecurity framework that operates on the principle of \"never trust, always verify.\" It is designed to protect modern digital environments by removing the concept of trust from an organiza...","date_modified":"2023-10-01T20:09:42Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/understanding-dwell-time-in-cybersecurity","html_content":"

Dwell time in cybersecurity refers to the duration between when a cyber threat infiltrates a network and when it's detected and removed. Essentially, it's the period that attackers are able to dwell within a network unde...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/understanding-dwell-time-in-cybersecurity","title":"Understanding Dwell Time in Cybersecurity","summary":"Dwell time in cybersecurity refers to the duration between when a cyber threat infiltrates a network and when it's detected and removed. Essentially, it's the period that attackers are able to dwell within a network unde...","date_modified":"2023-09-30T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/unknowns-in-the-realm-of-cybersecurity","html_content":"

In the context of cybersecurity, the concept of "unknowns" refers to potential vulnerabilities, threats, or risks that are not yet identified or fully understood. These unknowns pose a challenge to cybersecurity professi...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/unknowns-in-the-realm-of-cybersecurity","title":"Unknowns in the Realm of Cybersecurity","summary":"In the context of cybersecurity, the concept of \"unknowns\" refers to potential vulnerabilities, threats, or risks that are not yet identified or fully understood. These unknowns pose a challenge to cybersecurity professi...","date_modified":"2023-09-30T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-security-model","html_content":"

The Strategy Behind Perimeter-less Security

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/zero-trust-security-model","title":"Zero Trust Security Model","summary":"The Strategy Behind Perimeter-less Security","date_modified":"2023-09-30T03:10:24Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-the-heck-is-a-web-shell","html_content":"

A web shell is a term used in the realm of cybersecurity to refer to a malicious script or piece of code that cybercriminals inject into a web server's file system. It provides unauthorized access and control over the co...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-the-heck-is-a-web-shell","title":"What is a Web Shell and How Does it Work?","summary":"A web shell is a term used in the realm of cybersecurity to refer to a malicious script or piece of code that cybercriminals inject into a web server's file system. It provides unauthorized access and control over the co...","date_modified":"2023-08-31T19:03:36Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/could-phishing-be-coming-to-an-end","html_content":"

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and Apple are currently devising a new cybersecurity paradigm that promises to put an end to phishing as we know it. This major innovation in current authentication standards utilizes proven...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/could-phishing-be-coming-to-an-end","title":"Could Phishing Be Coming to an End?","summary":"Tech giants Google, Microsoft and Apple are currently devising a new cybersecurity paradigm that promises to put an end to phishing as we know it. This major innovation in current authentication standards utilizes proven...","date_modified":"2023-08-23T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/msps-should-make-everyday-cybersecurity-awareness-day","html_content":"

Now that last October has been designated National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the United States Department of Homeland Security, we are seeing promotional material fr...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/msps-should-make-everyday-cybersecurity-awareness-day","title":"MSPs Should Make Everyday Cybersecurity Awareness Day","summary":"Now that last October has been designated National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the United States Department of Homeland Security, we are seeing promotional material fr...","date_modified":"2023-08-23T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/security-awareness-made-easy","html_content":"

Cybersecurity has always been a difficult subject to understand for both IT professionals and business managers alike. And it has grown increasingly complex due to the advent of modern social engineering schemes. But it ...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/security-awareness-made-easy","title":"Security Awareness Made Easy","summary":"Cybersecurity has always been a difficult subject to understand for both IT professionals and business managers alike. And it has grown increasingly complex due to the advent of modern social engineering schemes. But it ...","date_modified":"2023-08-22T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/an-obscure-museum-for-cybersecurity-experts-and-enthusiasts","html_content":"

The National Cryptologic Museum is a unique institution that serves to preserve and showcase the history of cryptology and its role in shaping the world as we know it today. Located at Fort Meade, Maryland, the museum i...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/an-obscure-museum-for-cybersecurity-experts-and-enthusiasts","title":"An Obscure Museum for Cybersecurity Experts and Enthusiasts ","summary":" The National Cryptologic Museum is a unique institution that serves to preserve and showcase the history of cryptology and its role in shaping the world as we know it today. Located at Fort Meade, Maryland, the museum i...","date_modified":"2023-08-22T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-role-of-an-it-specialist","html_content":"

An IT specialist is a professional who is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's computer systems and networks. They play a critical role in ensuring that the technology infrastr...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/what-is-the-role-of-an-it-specialist","title":"What is the Role of an IT Specialist?","summary":"An IT specialist is a professional who is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's computer systems and networks. They play a critical role in ensuring that the technology infrastr...","date_modified":"2023-08-22T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-critical-role-of-a-pen-tester","html_content":"

A penetration tester, also known as a pen tester, is a cybersecurity professional who simulates an attack on a computer system, network or web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploit...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-critical-role-of-a-pen-tester","title":"The Critical Role of a Pen Tester","summary":" A penetration tester, also known as a pen tester, is a cybersecurity professional who simulates an attack on a computer system, network or web application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploit...","date_modified":"2023-08-21T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-blue-teaming-works","html_content":"

Blue Teaming is a method of evaluating the effectiveness of a security system, organization or plan by simulating defense against an attack from an adversary. The idea is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in th...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-blue-teaming-works","title":"How Blue Teaming Works","summary":" Blue Teaming is a method of evaluating the effectiveness of a security system, organization or plan by simulating defense against an attack from an adversary. The idea is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in th...","date_modified":"2023-08-21T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/key-security-features-of-windows-11","html_content":"

Microsoft Windows 11 is the latest version of the popular operating system that is used by millions of people around the world. One of the most important aspects of any operating system is security, and Microsoft has mad...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/key-security-features-of-windows-11","title":"Key Security Features of Windows 11","summary":"Microsoft Windows 11 is the latest version of the popular operating system that is used by millions of people around the world. One of the most important aspects of any operating system is security, and Microsoft has mad...","date_modified":"2023-08-21T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-hackers-take-control-of-a-remote-computer","html_content":"

A computer exploit is a type of attack that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a computer system or software to gain unauthorized access or execute malicious code. Exploits are often used by attackers to gain access t...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/how-hackers-take-control-of-a-remote-computer","title":"How Hackers Take Control of a Remote Computer","summary":"A computer exploit is a type of attack that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a computer system or software to gain unauthorized access or execute malicious code. Exploits are often used by attackers to gain access t...","date_modified":"2023-08-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-insidious-nature-of-arbitrary-code-injection","html_content":"

Arbitrary code injection is a type of security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker is able to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system. This can happen when a system does not properly validate user input and al...

","url":"https://itspecialist.com/it-advisory-services/f/the-insidious-nature-of-arbitrary-code-injection","title":"The Insidious Nature of Arbitrary Code Injection","summary":"Arbitrary code injection is a type of security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker is able to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system. This can happen when a system does not properly validate user input and al...","date_modified":"2023-08-19T14:00:00Z"}]}