WELCOME TO THE AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER
Cyber Scoop is KeyStone Solutions monthly newsletter about the latest trends, topics, and articles relating to cybersecurity. As a Managed Service Security Provider (MSSP), KeyStone’s expert team helps small to medium sized businesses with IT services including virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), cybersecurity, help desk support, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), cloud solutions, and KeyStone’s signature service, IT Team as a Service (ITTaaS) which is an all-encompass solution.
From The Desk of the CISO
Proactive Security Models
By Rob Ashcraft, CISO at KeyStone Solutions
In today’s interconnected digital world, the traditional approach of reacting to a breach after it has occurred is no longer sufficient. This reactive model, which often involves cleaning up the damage after an attack, is being replaced by a more effective strategy known as a proactive security solution. Proactive security is a comprehensive, forward-looking approach that aims to prevent threats before they can cause harm. Central to this new model are two key features: continuous monitoring and automatic data removal from risky sources. These two tasks work in tandem to provide a more robust defense against modern cyber threats.
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
Commentary by KeyStone’s Rob Ashcraft
A recent McAfee article highlights a massive password leak which is a compilation of new and old login credentials and poses a considerable threat due to password reuse. This series of breaches has opened the door to account takeovers, identity theft, and an increase in successful phishing attacks. The article emphasizes that new credential databases are constantly appearing because of “infostealer” malware and that manual security monitoring alone is no longer enough to stay safe.
Key takeaways to stay safe:
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- Scan for Malware – Use a trusted antivirus program to scan your devices for malware before changing any passwords.
- Update Passwords – Immediately change critical passwords for email, banking, and social media, especially if you have reused them across multiple sites.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Enable 2FA using authenticator apps on all possible accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use Scam Detection Technology – Deploy scam detection technology to help identify and flag risky messages and potential phishing attempts.
- Adopt Proactive Security – Manual monitoring is no longer sufficient; consider using a proactive security solution that includes continuous monitoring and automatic data removal from risky sources.
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KeyStone Solutions Climbs to #37 on Prestigious Channel Partners MSP 501 List for 2025
Significant year-over-year leap reflects growing strength in managed services and cybersecurity
KeyStone Solutions, a SOC 2, Type II provider of comprehensive IT services and cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce its continued recognition on the Channel Partners MSP 501 list for the third consecutive year, climbing to an impressive #37. This marks a major milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions to the SMB market nationwide.
The Channel Partners MSP 501 list is a globally respected benchmark that ranks the most innovative and strategic Managed Service Providers (MSPs) based on growth, operational efficiency, and customer-centric offerings.
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