February 2024

Rolle IT Elevates Ashleigh Caswell to Vice President of Commercial Services

Uncategorized / February 28, 2024

2/26/24– Rolle IT, Space Coast Florida, a leading provider of IT Solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashleigh Caswell to the position of Vice President of Commercial Services.

In her new role, Ashleigh will lead the strategic direction and growth initiatives for the commercial services division, overseeing program development, client relations, and service delivery. With extensive leadership experience building and directing programs, Ashleigh brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal position.

“We are excited to promote Ashleigh to the role of Vice President of Commercial Services,” said Cordell Rolle, CEO of Rolle IT. “Her proven track record of driving business success, finding innovative solutions and delivering exceptional value to our clients makes her the ideal leader to steer our commercial services division forward.”

Ashleigh joined Rolle IT in 2023 as the Director of Sales and Marketing, where she played a key role in expanding the company’s client base and implementing innovative solutions, such as expanding the IT Consulting Division’s CMMC capabilities for Defense Industrial Base clients to meet evolving customer needs. Her strong leadership skills, coupled with her deep understanding of market trends, have been instrumental in driving revenue growth.

“I am honored to take on this new challenge and continue driving excellence within our commercial services division,” said Ashleigh. “I look forward to working closely with our talented team to deliver cutting-edge solutions and exceed our clients’ expectations, and I am especially looking forward to being one of the first MSPs to be CMMC certified for our defense industry clients.”

About Rolle IT: Rolle IT is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, specializing in DevSecOps, providing cybersecurity, and IT Support for clients with a focus on compliance and security. Rolle IT has a focus on delivering exceptional value and unparalleled customer service, working with clients to harness the power of technology to achieve their goals and drive growth. [email protected]

What is Malvertising?

Uncategorized / February 22, 2024 / , , , , , , , , ,

Malvertising, short for malicious advertising, refers to the practice of using online ads to spread malware. Cybercriminals embed malware within seemingly harmless ads, which are then displayed on legitimate websites. When users click on these ads, they unwittingly download malware onto their devices, putting their personal information and sensitive data at risk. Bad actors are pairing these efforts with SEO Poisoning to falsely promote malicious websites to higher ranks in search engine results. SEO poisoning relies on users believing the results closest to the top of a search result are the most credible.

“Throughout 2023, adversaries such as LUNAR SPIDER regularly abused Google advertisements to ensure their malicious ads appeared at the top of search result pages. Threat actors such as SolarMarker operators regularly used SEO poisoning throughout 2023.” – Crowdstrike Annual Threat Report

The Dangers of Malvertising

Malvertising poses a significant threat to businesses of all sizes.

  1. Data Breaches: Malvertising can lead to data breaches, exposing sensitive information such as customer data, financial records, and intellectual property.
  1. Financial Losses: A successful malvertising attack can result in financial losses due to theft, ransom demands, or damage to business operations.
  2. Reputation Damage: A data breach caused by malvertising can tarnish a company’s reputation and erode customer trust, leading to a loss of business and credibility.

Rolle IT Protects clients from Malvertising threats.

  1. Ad Filtering: Ad filtering services block malicious ads from being displayed on your website or network.
  2. Timely Software Updates: Ensuring that all software, including web browsers, plugins, and security software, is regularly updated with the latest patches and security fixes.
  3. Employee Training : Train employees to recognize the signs of malvertising and avoid clicking on suspicious ads or links.
  4. Establish Secure Connections: Encourage employees to use secure connections, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), when accessing the internet, especially on public Wi-Fi networks.
  5. Monitor Network Traffic: Monitor network traffic for signs of unusual activity or unauthorized access, which may indicate a malvertising attack in progress.
  6. Endpoint Protection: Install and maintain endpoint protection solutions, such as antivirus software and intrusion detection systems, to detect and block malware infections.

Malvertising is a pervasive threat that can have serious consequences for businesses. By taking proactive measures to protect against malvertising, businesses can safeguard their data, finances, and reputation from harm. By staying vigilant and implementing robust security measures, businesses can minimize the risk of falling victim to malvertising attacks.