Cybersecurity for Insurance Teams

Insurance sales teams rely heavily on digital tools, client data, and communications. Any downtime, security breach, or misconfiguration can risk both productivity and client trust.   Engler IT provides Managed IT Services to handle technology, cybersecurity, and compliance so the sales team can focus on selling and servicing clients, not troubleshooting systems.  Cybersecurity for Insurance Sales Teams – What You Are Responsible For: …

Greater DMV – you need a Dark Web Scan

Employers across Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area operate in one of the most targeted cybersecurity regions in the country. With proximity to federal agencies, defense contractors, nonprofit associations, research institutions, and major enterprises, employee credential theft is one of the biggest entry points for cyberattacks.  A Dark Web Scan is one of the most effective – and fastest – ways for an …

Another Las Vegas Casino Suffers Major Cyber Attack

October 2025 | Reposted from casino.org: The OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (formerly Hooters Hotel & Casino) suffered a significant cyberattack in January 2025, according to court filings first reported by Crain’s New York Business on October 14, 2025. The resulting data breach reportedly compromised the personal information of 4,700 casino and hotel guests and employees. The cyber attack surfaced in …

Hackers at F5 had access for TWO YEARS

Oct 16 (Reuters, repost) – A breach at U.S.-based cybersecurity company F5 has been blamed on state-backed hackers from China, two people briefed on the investigation said on Thursday. On Wednesday, U.S. government officials said federal networks are being targeted by an unidentified “nation-state cyber threat actor” that is trying to exploit vulnerabilities in products made by F5. The company did not respond …

Top 10 U.S. Cities Most at Risk for Cyberattacks

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for tech companies. It’s a critical issue for cities across the United States. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, urban centers are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. And yes, they can hit you while you’re down, like during a storm or unexpected outage. Understanding which cities are most at risk …

How to Get Your Employees to Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Cybersecurity is no longer optional, it’s essential. One of the simplest, most effective protections any business can deploy is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide two or more forms of verification before accessing company accounts or devices. The problem? Many employees see MFA as inconvenient, or they simply don’t understand its importance. …

MFA failure costs Hamilton $18m in cyber insurance payout

On February 25th, 2024, a sophisticated ransomware attack struck the City of Hamilton, crippling roughly 80 percent of its network. This included business licensing, property-tax processing, and transit-planning systems. Cybercriminals proceeded to demand an $18.5 million ransom that the city refused to pay. In April 2025, a new and interesting facet to this story emerged. Hamilton’s insurer denied the city’s insurance …

Cisco Smart Licensing Hit by Major Exploits

If you own a business, keeping your networks and data safe can feel like an endless game of Whack-a-Mole. Hackers never seem to rest, and this time, they’ve set their sights on the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU). As it turns out, hackers have found not one but two security holes in CSLU. Your best defense is installing Cisco’s patch …

Essential Data Protection for Construction Companies

Compliance, Security, and Trust Start with a Strong Data Governance Plan When working on federal construction projects, you’re not just laying concrete and steel — you’re also handling sensitive government data. Whether it’s building access specifications, infrastructure blueprints, or contract details, your systems become part of the federal supply chain. And that makes data protection a legal and contractual responsibility. The federal government …

Why Every Federal Contractor Should Get a Dark Web Scan

Uncover Hidden Threats Before They Become Compliance and Security Nightmares In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity risks no longer stop at your network’s edge. For businesses operating in the federal contracting space, the stakes are even higher. A single credential leak or compromised email address on the dark web can expose your organization to serious consequences — from data breaches to disqualification from federal contracts. …