Samuel Chen

Texas businesses: are you ready for what’s next in cybersecurity? 🔍 New threats are rising fast — understanding them isn’t optional anymore. From ransomware to cloud vulnerabilities, staying ahead means acting now. Here are key trends to watch: -Ransomware attacks are growing in both frequency and sophistication — backups + recovery + employee phishing awareness = non-negotiable. -Advanced threat detection using AI/ML is giving companies real-time visibility & better defense. -Cloud security challenges abound: encryption (in transit & at rest), strong access controls, and cloud provider compliance are essential. -Zero Trust models are no longer “nice to have” — strict identity verification + segmentation + continuous monitoring are rising quickly. -Human error still a major attack vector. Regular employee training + audits + compliance oversight = crucial. If you’re operating in Texas—or planning to—you should be asking: Which of these trends are we under-prepared for? Let’s talk strategy. 💡#Cybersecurity #TexasBusiness #CloudSecurity #ZeroTrust #AI #Compliance #RiskManagement #DataProtection #Ransomware #SecurityAwareness

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Is break-fix IT leaving your business exposed to today’s ransomware reality? $16.6B was lost to ransomware in 2024, and 72% of organizations report rising cyber risk. Break-fix IT isn’t built for numbers like these. Plano businesses are choosing fixed monthly managed IT support to stabilize servers, secure backups, and strengthen cybersecurity, without surprise costs. Read the full blog to see how Pegasus’s fixed monthly model works. #PegasusTechnologySolutions #PlanoTX #TexasMSP #ManagedITServices #Cybersecurity #RansomwareProtection #FixedMonthlyIT #ITSupport #DataBackup #BusinessContinuity #ServerManagement #RiskManagement

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Registration closes soon. Please use the "HOUS2025" discount code when you register (which applies in addition to the standard ISA member discount). Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. For those unfamiliar with the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification, it is analogous to the CISSP certification in the IT world - the gold standard for OT automation professionals. Here are some additional thoughts from the CAP instructor who will be teaching the EC00 CAP class July 14-16: "I believe that CAP certification is a strong, valuable statement on a resume or a CV of an individual’s career advancement. CAP certification is simply an unbiased, objective confirmation of a person’s ability to do the things we need to get done in our industry." "It’s not an easy test, and the bar is pretty high. But that’s why it’s valuable to the automation professionals who have it, and especially to their employers as a marker that their automation teams and projects are more likely to succeed... Their employers can also know that they are committed to continued growth and advancement in the profession." "Maintaining CAP certification requires a number of Professional Development Points per year, to verify active professional practice, formal training, and/or society membership, community involvement, presentation, and leadership skills. So, the CAP is not just proof of something I did, it’s that I am actively doing something throughout my career." In plain English, the primary rollup topics covered by the EC00 CAP course and the corresponding exam include: -Control Basics (Documents, Diagrams, Continuous/Batch/Discrete Processing) -Field Devices (Measurement, Transmitters, Motors, Final Control Elements) -Electrical and Instrumentation -Control Systems (PLCs, DCS, SCADA) -HAZOP and Safety Instrumented Systems -OT Networking and Cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443, etc.) -Operations and Maintenance -Project Management #isa #isahouston #Infragardhouston #houstonnergycsc #issa #southtexasissa #isacahouston #houstonotsecurity #houstonautomation #houstontechnician #houstonjourneyman #houstonengineer #houstoncybersecurity

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Dedicated support for every Managed IT solution. Computer Solutions is a Texas-based MSP provider offering fully and co-managed IT services for: - Managed Collaboration or UCaaS - Managed Help Desk - Managed Cybersecurity - Managed Networking - Managed Cloud & Data Center Contact our team for more information on how managed IT services can integrate seamlessly into your business.

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Free Guide! The EASY Roadmap to NIST & CMMC Compliance for Engineers and Architects Learn how AEC firms simplify compliance, reduce risk, and stay competitive before security gaps cost you contracts. ⬇️ Download in the comments #AECIndustry #CyberCompliance #CMMC

A recent ransomware attack on Texas State Utilities has put the provider’s sensitive data at risk, with the hacker group Qilin claiming responsibility and threatening to release information unless their demands are met. This incident underscores that critical infrastructure and essential service organizations in Texas are not immune to cyber threats, and neither are the businesses that depend on them. As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, it’s more important than ever for organizations of all sizes, from utilities to professional services, to strengthen defenses, monitor vulnerabilities, and prepare incident response plans. Read more about how this attack highlights the growing threat landscape for Texas businesses. https://lnkd.in/gVuR5qCs #CyberSecurity #Texas #Ransomware #DataSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #ThreatAlert #InfoSec

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