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A large part of Bryley’s mission is to make computer systems function so that the organizations that hire us can just go about their work with as few tech-related interruptions as possible. (The other large part is strategic consulting to optimize computer systems to help an organization achieve its goals.)

When you flip on a light, you expect it to work. Who considers the wiring in the walls, the breakers, the transformer outside the building, the larger transformer down the street, the overall grid? Electricity was meant to just work and around here it does. It’s invisible and reliable. And that’s how an organization’s IT systems should be, too … [6 min. read]

It’s hard to argue with the simple strategy of ‘fix it when it breaks.’ And when it comes to pencils and pens – absolutely. There is no risk in using these till you can’t anymore. Throwing a pencil away and picking up a new one is meaningless.

But the stakes are entirely different when it comes to how much organizations’ operations are now built on tech tools. If a server fails or becomes inaccessible or a database gets corrupted, the impact to many people in and outside of your organization can be great. And so the strategy for maintaining the operation of these tools should match the stakes … [6 min. read]

Traditionally security was added at the perimeter – things like firewalls, passwords, MFA, etc. – creating a cordoned-off area in which we could get on with our work. What Bryley’s seeing lately are attempted attacks disguised as legitimate software. As an example, recently Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) helped Bryley stop a data-exfiltration attempt that used two pieces of legitimate software (rclone [a file-copying program]) and Chrome Remote Desktop. Traditional perimeter defenses, dependable as they’ve been for years, would not be aware of good software being misused like this.

EDR at its core takes a behavioral approach to attacks. It watches systems for suspicious activities – like when a program suddenly attempts to encrypt dozens of files or when an unusual network connection appears during non-work hours … [4 min. read]

An IT-industry symbol of reliability

The MSP 501 award is meaningful in the IT industry. It’s a thorough 60-point evaluation that includes measures of growth and verified financials to identify IT providers with true operational strength.

The award is an independent endorsement, so organizations can better recognize which IT companies have built something solid and sustainable, worthy of their trust … [3 min. read]

Not all cybersecurity tools are equal – and there are a lot, so Bryley evaluates potential partners to offer an effective mix of security and value. This evaluation process helps us identify partners who provide reliable performance and whose products integrate well with our existing solutions.

We’re excited about the analysis and alerts that our partner Huntress’ Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) has provided us. With several Bryley clients’ systems the ITDR has shown itself to be an invaluable tool … [5 min. read]