Zero Trust in an MSP World: What’s Real, What’s Achievable, and What’s Just Fluff
Zero Trust isn’t a product – it’s a methodology. Here’s what’s real, what’s achievable, and how identity-driven security helps reduce risk in today’s MSP-managed environments.
MDR vs. SIEM: Why the Market Has It Backwards
Too many organizations think MDR replaces SIEM. It doesn’t. In this opinion piece, Eric Lancy breaks down why the “outsourced detection” mindset is flawed—and how real security comes from shared ownership, not automation.
The Myth of the “Set It and Forget It” SOC
Automation can streamline detection, but it can’t replace human expertise. A truly effective SOC stays active, adaptive, and tuned to every change in the threat landscape.
Phishing Simulations: What They Reveal About Your Team
Phishing simulations aren’t just about catching mistakes. These exercises reveal a team’s true readiness, resilience, highlight risks, and turn lessons into stronger defenses
Beyond Antivirus: Building a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy
I still hear it far too often: “We’ve got antivirus, we’re good, right?” It’s a well-meaning statement, but one that belongs to a different era. The reality is, the threat landscape has outgrown traditional defenses. And if your cybersecurity posture starts and ends with antivirus, you’re not protected—you’re exposed.
Why It’s Time to Retire Old Security Habits—And How EMBER Is Already Ahead of the Curve
Still relying on legacy VPNs or SMS MFA? You’re not alone—but you’re also not secure. A recent CSO Online article highlights security practices that need to go. EMBER’s already ahead, with a zero trust, risk-aligned, cloud-native approach that replaces checkboxes with real resilience.
Why Our SOC 2 Type 2 Certification Matters — and Why We’re Committed to It
EMBER is proud to maintain SOC 2 Type 2 certification, the gold standard for independently-audited data protection.
Why Tabletop Exercises Matter for Cybersecurity Readiness
Tabletop exercises reveal more than gaps — they show how far your team has come and how real confidence in response is earned before an incident.
Top 5 Tips for Staying Secure During the Holidays
Eric Lancy, Manager, Security & Platform, shares his top 5 tips for staying secure during the holidays. Update New Devices When you get new gadgets over the holidays—like a shiny new smartwatch, tablet, phone, or computer—one of the first things you should do is update the software. Those updates aren’t just for new features; they […]
Going Passwordless with Entra ID: Our Experience, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Going passwordless is a promising yet challenging endeavor, especially within complex environments. Our journey with Entra ID has highlighted both the potential and limitations of Microsoft’s current offerings.