GCS Technologies, Inc.

Most cyberattacks don’t stop at the point of entry — they spread across your network. That’s why network segmentation isn’t just an IT task. It’s one of the smartest moves you can make to protect your business. In our latest blog, we break down six proven strategies — from mapping every asset to monitoring east-west traffic — that limit lateral movement and strengthen your Zero Trust posture. Strengthen your security with these 6 steps: https://lnkd.in/ezWbsHzf #manageditservices #austinitcompany #austinit #networksegmentation

I can't say enough about GCS Technologies. Long story short, I had a breach that redirected an almost $40K payment from a clinet to a bank that's not ours. That was a "check your pants" moment for me. I reached out to GCS as recommendation from a friend and colleague and Shane G. jumped on the issue immediately after calming my nerves on the phone about what to to do. Shane immediately assgned a team member who called right away, paired up to my system, got into my Exchange console and within 60 minutes not only found the breach, but foud out where it originated, fixed my internal security (we, as a small business, are just horrible at this part), ran needed reports and followed-up to make it all work correctly again. Eric was a rock star and I told him as much. He, of course, was humble about it. I will be hiring them for ongoing managed services so something like this never happens again. And keep in mind, we are a 5 user office. GCS certainly has much larger enterprse clients but showed us the same urgent attention as a larger outfit would get.I can't recommend them enough. Fantastic outfit.

Downtime is the most expensive IT mistake you’ll never plan for. One missed patch can open the door to ransomware. One rushed update can break a business-critical app. Either way — the cost is measured in hours lost, clients frustrated, and revenue gone. The solution isn’t “patch faster.” It’s patch smarter. We’ve laid out 5 patching schedule best practices that every IT and security team in Austin (and beyond) should know: 👉 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eJbHFbn6 #PatchManagement #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices

Most businesses think their email is secure — until they discover someone has been quietly reading, forwarding, or spoofing their messages for weeks. The truth is, default Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace settings leave plenty of gaps. Attackers know exactly how to exploit them, whether it’s through a fake login page, a cleverly spoofed address, or a single link that looks safe enough to click. We’ve outlined 5 steps that close those gaps and stop threats before they reach your team → https://lnkd.in/gsXBuvDJ #EmailSecurity #Microsoft365Security #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices

You might not need SOC 2 compliance to run your business—but your biggest client might expect it anyway. Large companies are raising the bar for vendor security, especially after high-profile breaches. If you’re a small business with a key enterprise contract, don’t wait for a security questionnaire to scramble. Start building those controls now — or risk losing the deal. #cybersecurity #supplychainsecurity #SMBsecurity #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices 

𝐒𝐁 𝟐𝟔𝟏𝟎 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 — 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝. Starting September 1, SB 2610 offers legal protection after a data breach, but only to businesses that can prove they had the right controls in place. If you’re under 250 employees and handle sensitive data, this law applies to you. If you’re not compliant, you’re not covered. We break down: ✔ Who qualifies ✔ What the law actually protects ✔ What frameworks and policies your business needs to implement 🔗 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭: https://lnkd.in/eUppkq6u #SB2610 #CybersecurityCompliance #TexasBusiness #AustinITManagedServices #SMBsecurity

Compliance isn’t the goal — it’s a by-product of doing security right. Chasing checkboxes without context can lead to blind spots. We see companies push for compliance and miss the deeper risks hiding beneath the surface. Focus on building a strong security foundation first — compliance will follow. #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices #SMBsecurity #AustinTech

Most antivirus tools weren’t built for what’s happening in real environments today. They don’t see privilege escalation. They don’t connect cloud logins to endpoint activity. And when something slips through, they’re silent. We’ve outlined 8 managed detection and response benefits that show exactly why MDR is becoming the standard where antivirus fails: https://lnkd.in/e8-YPaKd #MDR #MicrosoftDefender #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices

Nearly 40% of cyber insurance claims get denied or reduced. Not because coverage was missing, but because basic security controls weren’t in place. Insurers call them 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘴: MFA, patching, monitoring, vulnerability management. Skip them, and your policy might not protect you when it matters most. #cyberinsurance #cybersecurity #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices

We’re often asked whether Microsoft Defender for Business is “enough” — or if Defender for Endpoint is worth the upgrade. We’ve put the two tools side by side to compare what really matters in actual deployments: – visibility and alert tuning – automation and response options – integration with the full Microsoft security stack If you’re choosing between them, this breakdown will help you understand where the differences show up — and when Defender for Endpoint becomes essential. 👉 Compare the tools: https://lnkd.in/e6EtzMYs #MicrosoftDefender #EndpointSecurity #DefenderForEndpoint #AustinMSP #AustinITManagedServices