Fix CVE-2026-21265 - Secure Boot Certificate Expiration Bypass | Apply January 2026 Patches
Deploy the 2023 Secure Boot certificates before the 2011 certificates expire in June 2026. Registry keys, scheduled task, and verification steps.
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Fix PPP Authentication Failure with MFA (Error 734)
Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated when connecting to a VPN, especially one using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This indicates the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) negotiation failed, often during the MS-CHAPv2 handshake with MFA.
Techworks Threat Brief - January 9, 2026
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities and significant breach disclosures, underscoring persistent threats across major software platforms. Several high-severity CVEs demand immediate attention from enterprise
Techworks Threat Brief - January 2, 2026
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention and significant breach disclosures. High-severity CVEs across major enterprise platforms underscore the persistent need for rigorous
Navigating the Latest HIPAA Enforcement Priorities in 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces HIPAA. This year, they released a "HIPAA for Small Practices" resource
Your Antivirus Is Useless: Why EDR Is Now the Minimum Standard for Business Security
Imagine your traditional antivirus as a bouncer at a club who only checks IDs against a printed list of known troublemakers. It works fine for the usual suspects, but when
Zero Trust: Securing Your Business in a Perimeterless World
For a long time, the “perimeter” of a company’s security was simple: the firewall around your office building. Being inside that perimeter meant trust.
Passkeys Are Here: Why Your Employees Will Never Remember a Password Again
A passkey is a digital credential that enables a user to log into an online service without having to enter a password. Instead, the user authenticates using the device-based authentication factor that is already unlocked on their device.
The AI Cat-and-Mouse Game: Staying Ahead of Phishing Threats
AI is changing how criminals create phishing attacks. Today's scammers use AI to mimic trusted sources with scary accuracy. Businesses in Seattle and Tacoma now face smarter, harder-to-spot phishing attempts that demand better protection.
Techworks Threat Brief - December 26, 2025
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate patching and significant breaches impacting major organizations. High-severity CVEs across widely used software underscore the persistent need
Beyond MFA: Why Your Business Needs Conditional Access
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) blocks 99.9% of account compromise attempts. But attackers are finding ways around it. The remaining 0.1% of attacks target specific weaknesses like token theft (up 111% in 2024), MFA fatigue, SIM swapping, and Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) tactics.
Techworks Threat Brief - December 19, 2025
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities requiring immediate patching and significant breaches impacting major organizations. High-severity CVEs across multiple platforms underscored the persistent threat of