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As Q2 2025 unfolds, the cybersecurity landscape continues to prove that the most dangerous threats are often the ones hiding in plain sight. At Arctiq, we’ve observed a surge in security gaps that aren't always the result of sophisticated adversaries—many are self-inflicted wounds, the byproduct of ...

Arctiq today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the company on its 2025 Tech Elite 250 list.

If your organization’s future depends on data, then its present should be focused on AI. But here’s the uncomfortable truth… most enterprises are still approaching AI like a science experiment… dabbling with tools, struggling with models, and renting compute without a real strategy.

Organizations today operate in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem, relying on third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers to support critical business functions. While these relationships drive efficiency and innovation, they also introduce significant security risks. From ...

In a significant development for cybersecurity, on March 11, 2025, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the selection of Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC) as the fifth algorithm for post-quantum encryption. This addition to NIST's post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the poster child of innovation in cybersecurity. From detecting threats faster than any human could to automating responses to complex attacks, AI promises a new era of resilience. But beneath the glossy surface lies a critical question that rarely gets ...

Arctiq announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Arctiq on its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2025.

The modern workplace has undergone a seismic shift over the past few years. Hybrid and remote work models have transformed how organizations operate, enabling unprecedented flexibility and productivity. However, this shift has also introduced a host of cybersecurity challenges. Traditional ...

Today, organizations are challenged to balance the pursuit of innovation with the demands of mitigating ever-evolving risks. Cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated by the day, while the pressure to modernize infrastructure and applications for cloud scalability becomes increasingly urgent. ...

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, the lessons of 2024 offer critical insights into the trends and threats that will shape the year ahead. From sophisticated ransomware campaigns to vulnerabilities in emerging technologies, organizations must stay vigilant and adapt their strategies to address ...

In cloud environments, if we have to move towards zero trust security philosophy, we need to bring HashCorp Boundary and Vault integration into play.

[Irvine, CA – December 16, 2024] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, today announced the appointment of Rob Steele as Vice President of Modern Infrastructure.

When I talk to developers and development managers about GitHub, there’s one surprisingly widely held sentiment: “What’s left to do?”

Combination enhances presence in the US West region to accelerate next phase of growth

Arctiq is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Wes Brown, Chief Technology Officer, as a 2024 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of ...

Eighth annual list reveals leading MSSP, MDR and MSP security companies Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, ranks among the Top 250 MSSPs (https://www.msspalert.com/top-250) for 2024, according to MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance resource.

Key leadership addition highlights Arctiq’s focus on expanding growth across the Central and Southern regions

[Irvine, CA – October 7, 2024] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Arctiq a 2024 Triple Crown Award winner. This elite recognition is awarded to solution providers who earn spots on three ...

Key leadership addition highlights Arctiq’s focus on expanding growth across the Western region

In 2024, it feels impossible to attend any conference, summit, or seminar without hearing vendors talking either security or AI, and it was no different at the annual JFrog swampUP user conference in Austin, Texas this September.

Key appointment underscores Arctiq’s commitment to delivering transformative technology solutions through powerful partnerships [Irvine, CA – August 30, 2024] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, announced today the appointment of Amanda Parsons as Vice ...

Even minor disruptions to IT systems, applications, or data access can have severe economic and reputational impacts on organizations. Ransomware attacks, natural disasters, and human error can prove disastrous if you don't have a resilient infrastructure built to withstand these interruptions. To ...

On August 13th, Yaron Avital, a researcher at Unit 42 of Palo Alto Networks released research titled ArtiPACKED which outlines a potential vulnerability that may be present in your GitHub repositories. If you are using the GitHub Actionactions/upload-artifact you may be configured in a way that ...

[Irvine, CA – August 6, 2024] - Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, announced today the company has been named #28 on CRN’s Fast Growth 150 list for 2024. This achievement highlights Arctiq’s growth trajectory, with a two-year growth rate of 145%.

Leading the Charge in Innovation and Strategic Alignment for Future Growth [Irvine, CA - July 30, 2024] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, announced today the appointment of Wes Brown as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Brown has been ...

Experienced Industry Leader to Drive Strategic Growth, Revenue Optimization, and Customer Experience [Irvine, CA - July 23, 2024] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, announced today the appointment of Chris McMillen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With ...

Last month, the Arctiq team attended Red Hat Summit and AnsibleFest 2024 in Denver, Colorado. This year, AI dominated the conversation at Red Hat’s premier enterprise open-source event for IT professionals. The keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and demos focused on the transformative power of ...

[Irvine, CA – May 30, 2024] - Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Arctiq to its 2024 Solution Provider 500 list. Each year, CRN releases its ranking of the top VARs, systems integrators, ...

Attack Surface Management (ASM) is a proactive approach to cybersecurity that involves identifying, monitoring, and minimizing an organization’s digital attack surface. The attack surface includes all the hardware, software, SaaS, and cloud assets an organization owns that could potentially be ...

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, dark web monitoring has become a critical component. The dark web, an unindexed part of the internet, is notorious for harboring illicit activities such as the sale of stolen credentials, financial data, and intellectual property. Unlike the surface web, ...

As organizations invest in cloud and digital transformation, IT environments grow more complex. With hybrid work models on the rise, enterprises depend on cloud services, applications, devices, and IoT to support operations.

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 -- Arctiq, formerly known as DynTek Services, has been recognized by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, on their 2024 Tech Elite 250 list.

In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the adoption of zero trust principles has become increasingly critical for organizations worldwide. Zero trust frameworks offer a proactive approach to security, emphasizing continuous verification and strict access controls to mitigate risks ...

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 -- Arctiq is proud to announce that we have achieved the HashiCorp Hyper-Specialized status, the highest tier within the HashiCorp Partner Network. This new accomplishment, following our attainment of the HashiCorp Security Competency last year, demonstrates our ...

Service mesh adoption doesn't have to be hard! Get tips on using GitOps to deploy Istio and manage your Kubernetes services.

In this post, we are delighted to share a fun analogy comparing oil and data. To our surprise, they are more alike than anyone would like to admit.

The Integrated Arctiq Brand Invites Organizations to "Architect Intelligence"

As it's become tradition, Arctiq once again kicked off the year by attending the latest edition of Perform, Dynatrace's flagship conference, in Las Vegas with our clients.

Over the past couple of years, it can feel like it’s impossible to open an article, attend a talk, or even just have a conversation without the topic of generative AI coming up. It was no different at GitHub Universe 2023, where GitHub’s Copilot product took center stage. With thousands of ...

We've had a few customers asking lately about integrations with Terraform and Azure DevOps. This blog is going to provide an example of how you could use Terraform and Azure DevOps together to deploy infrastructure in GCP. Now, to share an opinion, I think there are better options out there. But ...

IRVINE, CA – November 30, 2023 - DynTek, Inc. and rSolutions, a leading provider of professional IT services, cybersecurity, and risk management solutions throughout North America, today announced they have acquired Arctiq, a leading Cloud, DevOps, and Automation Solution Integrator.

Arctiq recently had the privilege to attend Cloudflare Connect 2023 in Chicago on Nov 9th. One of the talks, in particular, has stayed present in my mind ever since. In and among the thought leadership shared by a variety of speakers at the day-long conference it was the talk from Cloudflare ...

Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) are the cornerstone of many businesses' digital transformation efforts. Use this guide for a comprehensive insight into the role of a Microsoft CSP, and how they facilitate cloud adoption, migration, and management with various Microsoft products.

If cybersecurity concerns keep you awake at night, you're not alone. Businesses of all sizes are increasingly becoming the target of cybersecurity attacks and facing difficulties that can drastically affect their operations. These cyberthreats, like sophisticated ransomware attacks, aren’t showing ...

In today's digitally interconnected world, where information is a valuable asset, organizations face an ever-increasing threat from cyberattacks. Recent high-profile incidents have highlighted the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, making it ...

rSolutions Corporation, now united with DynTek, ranks 60th globally and #2 in Canada on MSSP Alert's Top 250 Managed Security Services Providers list for 2023. Discover our commitment to top-tier security solutions.

In this article, you will understand how Event Driven Ansible works in real life and across the overall Enterprise automation strategy using Ansible Automation Platform.

Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”), a Los Angeles-based investment firm, announced that it has completed a strategic growth investment in DynTek, Inc. (“DynTek”), a US-based professional IT services, cybersecurity, and risk management organization, and rSolutions Corporation (“rSolutions”), a ...

TL;DR: OpenSLO is transforming SLO (Service-Level Objective) management by enabling a "Shift Left" approach and facilitating the separation of concerns. It simplifies the management of SLOs by providing a common language and framework for expressing and tracking objectives. OpenSLO allows teams to ...

In cloud environments, resources often reside in private networks. In traditional approaches, for developers or operators to access these resources, organizations often end up with VPNs or bastion hosts. Moreover, they also use static credentials for accessing these applications. But this approach ...

In the world of software development, having a reliable, efficient and reproducible local development environment is crucial for productivity and collaboration. Different projects often require specific versions of dependencies, and conflicts often arise when multiple projects share the same ...

Contract covers a broad range of cloud-based solutions including DynTek’s Managed Security Services delivered through the company’s US-based Security Operations Center Irvine, CA, June 27, 2023 – DynTek Services, Inc., a leading provider of professional technology solutions, today announced it has ...

The usage of Version Control Systems (VCS) continues to increase in organizations around the world. As the backbone of development workflows, these systems require proper planning and management. This is where IT departments play a crucial role in implementing the right setup and control ...

In this blog learn how to solve Privileged Access Management (PAM) problems using multi-hop sessions with HashiCorp Boundary.

Organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies to drive innovation and growth, and high-speed Ethernet connectivity enables them to achieve this through faster and more reliable data transfer rates. However, for organizations with legacy copper cabling, upgrading to high-speed Ethernet ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is being used in a wide variety of applications to make our lives easier and more efficient. Unfortunately, as with any new technology, there are also those who seek to exploit ...

How are you monitoring your security infrastructure 24/7/365? How much visibility do you have into what’s happening with your users and systems? What security controls are in place for remote access for users and third parties, and are you monitoring them?