Here are the three findings I think IT leaders should actually act on after reading the CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Hunting Report. I expected the usual from this year’s report. Bigger numbers from state-funded hackers with everything up and to the right. That’s not what I am seeing. Overall, intrusions grew about 4% this year, down…
The 9:05 AM problem A department chair calls. The wireless in the science building “isn’t working.” Your dashboard is green. Your team starts checking things one at a time: the APs, the closet switch, the uplink, the DHCP scope, the RADIUS server, the ISP. Twenty-five minutes later someone finds it. A single uplink is flapping…
Independent Audit Confirms the Security Controls Behind Packet6’s Client-First IT Services San Diego, CA — July 7, 2027 — Packet6, a managed network and IT services partner known for leading with hospitality, today announced it has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type II attestation, performed by independent auditing firm KirkpatrickPrice. This attestation provides evidence that…
The Wi-Fi landscape is shifting fast. Between new spectrum, stronger security requirements, and the next generation of Wi-Fi hardware, IT leaders have a lot on their radar this year. Whether you’re planning a network refresh or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, these are the three trends that deserve your attention in 2026….
Too often, organizations install wireless access points wherever it seems convenient and call it a “Wi-Fi deployment.” That approach almost always leads to coverage gaps, poor performance, and terrible user experience. A proper Wi-Fi design is not an optional step — it’s the foundation of a reliable, secure, and cost-effective network. Here’s why: 1. Accuracy…
Ask anyone outside of IT how they feel about multi-factor authentication (MFA), and you’ll probably hear groans. “It slows me down.” “I just want to log in and get to work.” MFA has a reputation as a necessary evil. It’s the seatbelt of cybersecurity: most people understand it’s important, but no one enjoys the extra…
For years, enterprise security hinged on one thing: the password. But the world has changed. We see attackers target credentials daily, employees reuse passwords across systems, and IT helpdesks spend too much time resetting them. Passwords alone are no longer enough. In a Zero Trust model, identity becomes the new focus. The question shifts from…
By now, most IT leaders have heard about Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA). It promises stronger security by eliminating the assumption of trust inside the network. But here’s the real challenge: moving from strategy to execution. Over the past few years, we’ve seen organizations attempt Zero Trust with varying results. Some succeed to some capacity,…
When IT leaders first hear about Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), the idea makes sense: stop assuming trust, validate everything, and reduce the risk of breaches. The challenge is knowing where to begin. It’s easy to get lost because Zero Trust feels overwhelming—especially when vendors make it sound like you need to rebuild your entire…
If you’ve been in a meeting recently where “Zero Trust” came up, you’re not alone. It’s been coming up in more of my meetings with our customers. But with all the hype and vendor marketing, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. I want to through the jargon. At its core, Zero Trust Network…
