Johnathan Schofield, Author at Ruffian Software

Is MFA Providing MSPs a False Sense of Security?

May 19, 2022January 26, 2022 by Johnathan Schofield

Conceptually, Multi-Factor Authentication can seem like the messiah we’ve all been waiting for. With Microsoft touting MFA’s ability to prevent 99.99% of cyber-attacks, surely, we have found our silver bullet – right? The golden ticket to security, right? Set up MFA and pat yourself on the back, because you need look no further into your … Read more

The IT Heroes of Harlem

May 19, 2022October 28, 2021 by Johnathan Schofield

Do you remember your 3rd grade schoolteacher? Linda Hogendyke – she was mine. In addition to having an excellent prize drawer and a massive stash of Mike-and-Ikes, she was also a great storyteller. One story I distinctly remember her sharing was the popular Dutch tale – The Hero of Harlem It’s likely you are familiar … Read more

Choosing the Right Password Manager for MSPs

May 19, 2022August 26, 2021 by Johnathan Schofield

IT Evolution. Ours is an industry in a constant state of flux. As the needs of our managed clients continue to grow more complex, our scalability to meet those needs becomes increasingly obscure and challenging. As the threats around us morph from casual probes into direct assaults, the security landscape we find ourselves in as … Read more

Surviving the Great Cyber-Siege

July 15, 2021 by Johnathan Schofield

MSPs are often quick to criticize end-users for poor security practices, but if many were honest about their privileged account management policies, they would realize they are in fact a pot calling the kettle black.