--- title: KIS News | Cybersecurity description: Cybersecurity | --- [Remote Help Desk](https://get.teamviewer.com/kiscc) *Customer Care (510)403-7500* - [](https://www.facebook.com/KISCC) - [](https://x.com/kiskeepitsimple) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kis) - [](https://www.youtube.com/@kiskeepitsimple) [![Keep IT Simple (KIS)](https://www.kiscc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KIS%20Logo%20-%20Color%20-%20Txt%20black%20-%20Full.png?width=1955&height=1268&name=KIS%20Logo%20-%20Color%20-%20Txt%20black%20-%20Full.png "Keep IT Simple (KIS)")](https://www.kiscc.com/?hsLang=en-us) - [Solutions](https://www.kiscc.com#area-of-expertise) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/cybersecurity/) - [Virtualization](https://www.kiscc.com/virtualization/) - [Cloud](https://www.kiscc.com/cloudsolutions/) - [Consulting](https://www.kiscc.com/tech-consulting/) - [Vendors](https://www.kiscc.com/vendors) - [Get in touch](https://www.kiscc.com/get-in-touch/) - [Company](https://www.kiscc.com/about/) - [Who We Are](https://www.kiscc.com/about/) - [About KIS Partners](https://www.kiscc.com/kis-partners) - [Charitable Donations](https://www.kiscc.com/donations) - [Tech Blog](https://www.kiscc.com/news) - [Careers](https://www.kiscc.com/careers) ** Type and Press “enter” to Search # KIS Updates ### [Cybersecurity Conferences and the SMB Landscape: What Keep IT Simple Learned from 2025’s Top Industry Events](https://www.kiscc.com/news/insights-for-smbs-key-takeaways-from-2025-cybersecurity-conferences) Posted by [Haimi Shah](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/haimi-shah) on February 9, 2026 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.kiscc.com/hubfs/Images/WiCyS%202025%20Group%20v3-1.jpeg) ](https://www.kiscc.com/news/insights-for-smbs-key-takeaways-from-2025-cybersecurity-conferences) ## This article will explore key insights from major cybersecurity conferences in 2025 (like WiCyS and BSidesSF), how these insights apply to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and how Keep IT Simple—a California-based MSP and IT consultancy—fits into the evolving landscape. ### Introduction 2025 has been a landmark year for the cybersecurity industry. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, industry leaders gathered at events like [WiCyS](https://www.wicys.org/) 2025 and [BSidesSF](https://bsidessf.org/) 2025 to share insights, challenges, and solutions. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), these takeaways are especially relevant—but often challenging to translate into action. That's where Keep IT Simple steps in. [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/insights-for-smbs-key-takeaways-from-2025-cybersecurity-conferences) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity), [Tech Conferences](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/tech-conferences) ### [3-Tier Architecture vs Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/3-tier-vs-hci) Posted by [Haimi Shah](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/haimi-shah) on June 9, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.kiscc.com/hubfs/Images/Infrustructure.png) ](https://www.kiscc.com/news/3-tier-vs-hci) ##### In today's rapidly evolving IT environment, understanding the architecture of your infrastructure is critical for efficient management, scalability, and performance. Two commonly discussed technologies are **3-tier architecture** and **Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)**. Although both serve as frameworks for organizing and managing IT resources, they differ significantly in their structure and operation. Let's dive into what each of these is and how they compare. [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/3-tier-vs-hci) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity), [Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/hyper-converged-infrastructure-hci), [3-Tier Architecture](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/3-tier-architecture) ### [Getting Ahead of the Current Exchange Server Vulnerabilities](https://www.kiscc.com/news/getting-ahead-of-the-current-exchange-server-vulnerabilities) Posted by [David Powel](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/david-powel) on March 25, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Getting Ahead of the Current Exchange Server Vulnerabilities](https://www.kiscc.com/hubfs/Security%20Image%20-%20Keep%20IT%20Simple%20-%20Blog%20Image%20-%202021-1.jpg) ](https://www.kiscc.com/news/getting-ahead-of-the-current-exchange-server-vulnerabilities) ##### It's been three weeks since Microsoft's announcement, and I am still running across clients who are vulnerable to the current on-premise Exchange server exploits. Not surprisingly, perhaps, many of these same clients are also behind on their Exchange updates, and this raised the bar required to remediate the vulnerabilities.  [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/getting-ahead-of-the-current-exchange-server-vulnerabilities) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity), [IT Consultation](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/it-consultation), [Microsoft Exchange](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/microsoft-exchange) ### [Important security reminders for your newly remote workforce](https://www.kiscc.com/news/important-security-reminders-for-your-newly-remote-workforce) Posted by [Stephanie Cavigliano](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/stephanie-cavigliano) on July 7, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![People now working from home](https://www.kiscc.com/hubfs/Web-developer-busy-working%20-%20v4.jpg) ](https://www.kiscc.com/news/important-security-reminders-for-your-newly-remote-workforce) ##### Overcoming the Security Challenges of a Remote Workforce As more companies are suggesting or mandating their employees to work from home to minimize the spread of COVID-19, many employees who are not used to remote work are trying to figure out how to adapt. I’ve been reading lots of helpful tips and tricks for staying productive (and sane) during this time. Some advice I’m implementing, like sticking to a schedule, and getting outside for walks. Others I’m choosing to ignore, like getting dressed in regular work attire (these are my work sweatpants, thank you very much). But it’s not just productivity that we need to consider when working remote, it’s important that we remain diligent in following best security practices. Here are some security considerations you should review with your newly remote workforce. [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/important-security-reminders-for-your-newly-remote-workforce) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity), [COVID-19](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/covid-19), [Remote Work](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/remote-work) ### [Keep IT Simple - Ensuring positive customer experiences with its innovative solutions](https://www.kiscc.com/news/ensuring-positive-customer-experiences-with-its-innovative-solutions) Posted by [Sean Canevaro](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/sean-canevaro) on July 15, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##### If we look at successful businesses, there are dozens of factors that are responsible for their success; but the most significant one that ensures the sustainability of the business is client satisfaction. (FREMONT, CA) [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/ensuring-positive-customer-experiences-with-its-innovative-solutions) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity), [IT Services](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/it-services), [IT Consultation](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/it-consultation) ### [Keep IT Simple - Top Security Solution Provider of 2019](https://www.kiscc.com/news/10-best-security-solution-providers) Posted by [Craig Miller](https://www.kiscc.com/news/author/craig-miller) on June 19, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Craig-Miller-1](https://www.kiscc.com/hubfs/Craig-Miller-1.jpg) ](https://www.kiscc.com/news/10-best-security-solution-providers) ##### [mailto:Miller@kiscc.com](mailto:Miller@kiscc.com)Expertise, Experience, & Exceptional Service (FREMONT, CA) Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving challenge. Managing this challenge takes a team of experts with a wide range of skills. Corporations and government agencies alike are adopting evolving technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) that expand the attack surface. Hence, managing Information Security (InfoSec) programs is becoming less effective while threats are becoming more advanced. [Read More](https://www.kiscc.com/news/10-best-security-solution-providers) Topics: [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity) [All posts](https://www.kiscc.com/news/all) ### News Topics - [Cybersecurity (6)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity) - [IT Consultation (5)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/it-consultation) - [IT Services (3)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/it-services) - [Private Cloud (2)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/private-cloud) - [3-Tier Architecture (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/3-tier-architecture) - [COVID-19 (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/covid-19) - [Fremont Local News (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/fremont-local-news) - [Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/hyper-converged-infrastructure-hci) - [Microsoft Exchange (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/microsoft-exchange) - [Network (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/network) - [O365 (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/o365) - [Remote Work (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/remote-work) - [Tech Conferences (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/tech-conferences) - [Wi-Fi (1)](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/wi-fi) [See all](https://www.kiscc.com/news/tag/cybersecurity#) ###### Recent Posts - [Cloud](https://www.kiscc.com/cloudsolutions/) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.kiscc.com/cybersecurity/) - [Virtualization](https://www.kiscc.com/virtualization/) - [Consulting](https://www.kiscc.com/tech-consulting/) - [Vendors](https://www.kiscc.com/vendors) - [Company](https://www.kiscc.com/about/) - [Get in touch](https://www.kiscc.com/get-in-touch/) - [](https://www.facebook.com/KISCC) - [](https://x.com/kiskeepitsimple) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kis) - [](https://www.youtube.com/@kiskeepitsimple) © 2026 Keep IT Simple (K.I.S.) 43160 Osgood Rd. 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