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Jon Roberts

Jon Roberts

Jon is the Director of Cyber Operations with Marco, overseeing the implementation of Marco’s managed IT offerings, security consulting engagements, and incident response. Jon has been with Marco since 2017 and transitioned to his current role in 2022. Jon works closely with Marco’s clients to identify risks facing their organization and design solutions to improve their security posture.
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How Cybersecurity Training Helps Mitigate Risk to Businesses

By: Jon Roberts
June 2, 2022

Many organizations have undertaken admirable efforts to beef up their cybersecurity, but it may not be enough. According to a recent report, the average amount of time organizations take to detect and contain a data breach is 287 days…one week longer than the previous year.

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Is It Dangerous For Your Business to Use Outdated Software?

By: Jon Roberts
May 23, 2022

The short answer is yes…very. Hackers routinely find and exploit vulnerabilities in software that will allow them to attack your sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Cybercrime has escalated rapidly in the past few years, and the more success cybercriminals have, the more …

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30 Ways to Secure Microsoft 365

By: Jon Roberts
April 15, 2022

Generally speaking, Microsoft 365 is a highly secure platform that helps organizations boost productivity and collaboration. Its data centers are almost impossible to breach directly, and it includes a suite of cybersecurity tools to further safeguard sensitive data. However, as …

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Is Your Staff Vulnerable to Phishing Scams?

By: Jon Roberts
March 25, 2022

"We've noticed suspicious withdrawals from your account. Click this link immediately to verify your information, or your account will be suspended." Would you ever fall for this common phishing technique, or perhaps another one like it? According to Avast, 61% of Americans are hi…

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Cybersecurity Trends for Small Businesses

By: Jon Roberts
March 14, 2022

If you have a small business and haven't yet been the victim of a cybercrime, that doesn't necessarily mean you're safe. It probably just means you've been lucky. In the last few years, cyber attacks on small businesses have been increasing in frequency and also severity. In fact…

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How to Recognize Spam and Phishing: Email Security and Beyond

By: Jon Roberts
March 2, 2022

It's been a hectic day. You're multitasking as best you can, but you aren't at your best, and you can't focus on any one thing. And that's exactly when it happens. You skim over an email that says your HR department sent out incorrect W-2s, and you need to verify your information…

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What is Cybersecurity for Business?

By: Jon Roberts
February 22, 2022

You need your tools and your data to be accessible to everyone in your organization. But the more accessible they are for your employees, the more accessible they can be for cyber criminals. Cybersecurity threats have been increasing exponentially in recent years, and not just fo…

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Protecting Your Organization from Log4j Vulnerability

By: Jon Roberts
December 17, 2021

The race is on as security teams around the world work diligently to fix a critical security flaw named Log4Shell, which has put organizations across every industry at risk of exploitation.

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Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace

By: Jon Roberts
October 25, 2021

The hybrid workplace is here to stay. For employees, this means working on personal or company devices at home that connect them to the office. For employers, this means data and networks can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Given today’s remote work culture, security needs to…

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What You Need to Know About the Dark Web

By: Jon Roberts
July 19, 2021

Chances are, the first things that come to mind when you hear the words, “dark web,” are illegal, mysterious and dangerous! 

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