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03/31/2026

World Backup Day encourages people around the world to learn about the increasing role of data and the importance of regular backups. Many people are still working from home because of the pandemic and are without the regular backups and network connection that an on-premises business would have. This makes it even more critical than ever to protect data by backing it up regularly.

Indeed, since the start of the pandemic, IT leaders in the UK and US have reported an increase in data outages (43%), human error tampering data (40%), phishing (28%), malware (25%) and ransomware attacks (18%). Therefore, World Backup Day calls everyone to backup data to a detachable drive or to the cloud, and then put in a system for regular data backups thereafter.

Plans beat panic: run a tabletop exercise.If a cyber incident happens, the hardest part is the first hour:Who decides? W...
03/27/2026

Plans beat panic: run a tabletop exercise.

If a cyber incident happens, the hardest part is the first hour:
Who decides? Who communicates? What gets shut down—or kept running?

A tabletop exercise helps your team practice before it’s real.

Here’s what we cover:
✔ Define roles, contacts, and “decision triggers”
✔ Walk through ransomware + fraud (BEC) scenarios
✔ Test your communication plan (internal + customer)
✔ Turn lessons learned into a short, prioritized fix-list

Pendragon Security facilitates tabletop exercises that align leaders and teams—without drama. You’ll leave with an updated playbook and clear action plan.

👉 Book a Tabletop Exercise with Pendragon.

Secure the tools that manage your business.RMM tools are powerful because they can manage many endpoints quickly—which i...
03/25/2026

Secure the tools that manage your business.

RMM tools are powerful because they can manage many endpoints quickly—which is exactly why access to them must be protected like a bank vault.

CISA has issued guidance for MSPs and their customers to reduce risk.

Here are the basics every business should expect:
✔ Require MFA for all RMM/remote support logins
✔ Separate admin accounts from day-to-day accounts
✔ Use least privilege (only what each tech needs)
✔ Log and review remote sessions, scripts, and policy changes

Pendragon Security hardens our management stack and helps clients confirm that third-party access is controlled and auditable.

👉 Request an MSP/RMM Access Hardening Review.

Will you know fast if something goes wrong?During uncertain times, speed matters. EDR + consistent monitoring helps catc...
03/23/2026

Will you know fast if something goes wrong?

During uncertain times, speed matters. EDR + consistent monitoring helps catch threats early—before they turn into outages, fraud, or a full-blown incident.

Here’s what to verify right now:
✔ Every device reports into EDR (no “silent” laptops)
✔ High-risk alerts go to a real person—not just an inbox
✔ Key logs are centralized so you have the evidence trail you need
✔ Add 24/7 monitoring when business risk is high

Pendragon Security can manage EDR, tune alerts, set up log retention, and deliver monthly reporting that shows what was detected and resolved—so you’re never guessing.

👉 Request Managed Monitoring & Response

Here’s what Pendragon Security does to protect your business:✔ Backup strategy + restore validation✔ MFA rollout✔ Phishi...
03/20/2026

Here’s what Pendragon Security does to protect your business:

✔ Backup strategy + restore validation
✔ MFA rollout
✔ Phishing simulations + training
✔ Automated patching
✔ Monitoring + alert response
✔ Security testing

If you’re ready for simpler, stronger protection—let’s talk.

👉 pendragonsecurity.com

Reducing fraud risk starts with slowing down “urgent.”Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a high-impact fraud pattern: it...
03/18/2026

Reducing fraud risk starts with slowing down “urgent.”

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a high-impact fraud pattern: it often begins with a compromised or impersonated mailbox and ends with a payment sent to the wrong account. IC3 guidance continues to highlight how these schemes target organizations of every size—often exploiting distraction, urgency, and informal approval workflows.

Effective controls are simple, repeatable, and measurable:
• Out-of-band call-back verification for any payment or banking change
• Role-based training on “pause, verify, then act”
• Phishing simulations with reporting to measure improvement
• A clear “Report Phish” workflow for fast review and escalation

Pendragon Security delivers training + simulations and helps harden inbox and finance processes to reduce exposure to BEC and phishing-driven fraud.

Start a Phishing + BEC Defense program with Pendragon.

Backups aren’t real until you restore.CISA’s guidance is clear: keep offline, encrypted backups and test them regularl...
03/16/2026

Backups aren’t real until you restore.

CISA’s guidance is clear: keep offline, encrypted backups and test them regularly. In a crisis, the difference between “we back up” and “we can restore” is everything.

Here’s what strong backup readiness looks like:
✔ Keep at least one offline/immutable backup copy
✔ Protect backups with separate credentials (not everyday admin logins)
✔ Run scheduled restore tests (and document results)
✔ Define what matters most: RTO/RPO for critical systems

Pendragon Security validates backups by performing real restores (files and systems), then delivers a simple recovery playbook your team can follow under pressure.

👉 Request a Backup & Restore Readiness Check today.

Patch what’s being exploited — automatically.CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog gives organizations a ...
03/13/2026

Patch what’s being exploited — automatically.

CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog gives organizations a practical “patch first” list — vulnerabilities already being actively exploited in the wild.

Pair that with modern RMM automation and you reduce risk without adding busywork.

Here’s how we do it:
✔ Inventory every endpoint so nothing gets missed
✔ Automate OS + application patching within clear maintenance windows
✔ Prioritize KEV items and internet-facing systems first
✔ Deliver audit-ready patch compliance reports each month

Pendragon Security sets the policies, monitors outcomes, and follows up on failures — so patching stays consistent even when the world is noisy.

👉 Schedule a KEV-driven patching + RMM assessment today.

Turn on MFA: the fastest security winMost account takeovers start with stolen or reused passwords. CISA notes that any M...
03/11/2026

Turn on MFA: the fastest security win

Most account takeovers start with stolen or reused passwords. CISA notes that any MFA is better than none—and phishing‑resistant MFA is the stronger goal.

• Enable MFA on email, banking, payroll, and social accounts
• Prefer passkeys/security keys where available (helps stop “look‑alike” logins)
• Use a password manager to create long, unique passwords
• Remove shared admin logins; give each person their own access

Already using MFA? We can tune it—disable risky sign‑in methods, tighten recovery settings, and reduce “MFA fatigue” risk.

03/09/2026

Rapid Shield Activation (72 hours)

When geopolitical tension rises, CISA urges organizations to adopt a heightened cyber posture. Pendragon’s Rapid Shield Activation is a focused 72‑hour hardening sprint built for small and mid-sized businesses that don’t have time to “figure it out later."

- Enforce MFA on email, VPN, and admin accounts
- Patch the most exploited vulnerabilities first (KEV-driven)
- Lock down remote access and verify EDR coverage + alert routing
- Confirm backups and complete a real restore test

You’ll also get a simple executive recap: what we found, what we fixed, and what to tackle next in 30 days.

03/07/2026

🛡 BUSINESS CYBER PROTECTION
Periods of geopolitical instability often coincide with increased cyber activity from state-aligned actors, hacktivists, and opportunistic criminals.

Organizations may experience:
• DDoS attempts or website disruptions
• Phishing campaigns themed around current events
• Credential harvesting attacks
• Ransomware opportunism
• Business email compromise (BEC) fraud

Now is the time to reinforce:
• Multi-factor authentication across all systems
• Endpoint monitoring and real-time alerting
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Employee phishing awareness training
• Backup validation and recovery testing
• Incident response plan review

Heightened global tension increases digital risk exposure. Prepared organizations respond faster, recover stronger, and reduce operational disruption.

Cyber resilience requires vigilance — especially when uncertainty dominates the headlines.

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