--- title: "Avoid ConnectWise Security Gaps: Common Configurations" description: You might be inviting intruders into your ConnectWise stack, and you don’t even know it. The truth is that your ConnectWise stack is probably vulnerable to image: https://beringmckinley.com/hubfs/Harden%20Connectwise%20Security%20Posture.svg --- [Skip to content](https://beringmckinley.com/blog/common-connectwise-configurations-that-increase-your-security-risks#main-content) [![Bering McKinley Logo](https://beringmckinley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BMK%20(just%20text)%20logo.png?width=2000&height=369&name=BMK%20(just%20text)%20logo.png "Bering McKinley Logo")](https://beringmckinley.com) - [What We Do](https://beringmckinley.com/vision) - [BMK Vision](https://beringmckinley.com/vision) - [Inside the Vision App](https://beringmckinley.com/vision-app) - [About](https://beringmckinley.com/about) - [Team](https://beringmckinley.com/team) - [Consult with BMK](https://beringmckinley.com/consult-with-bmk) - [Blog](https://beringmckinley.com/blog) - [Podcast](https://beringmckinley.com/bmkvisionpodcast) - [The Vision Brief](https://beringmckinley.com/the-vision-brief) - [Contact](https://beringmckinley.com/contact) - [Text us](SMS:212.300.3016) - [Vision | Log in](https://app.bmkvision.com) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Common ConnectWise Configurations that Increase your Security Risks Oct 5, 2023 · Business Planning ![ConnectWise Configurations that Increase your Security Risks with BMK](https://beringmckinley.com/hubfs/Harden%20Connectwise%20Security%20Posture.svg) Avoid ConnectWise Security Gaps: Common Configurations 2:24   Your ConnectWise stack may unknowingly be a welcome mat for intruders, exposing your system to potential security breaches. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's imperative to stay vigilant and proactive in safeguarding your organization's valuable information. Failure to address common configuration errors could create a gateway for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities within your stack, leading to potential data breaches and compromising the integrity of your sensitive data. By taking proactive steps to identify and rectify these security gaps, you can fortify your system's defenses and ensure that your organization remains resilient against cyber threats. You can take TODAY some fundamental steps TODAY to harden your security in each tool. Some you are aware of, a couple you might not know. Join us for an informative and insightful session by watching the pre-recorded ConnectWise Security Hardening webinar featuring security consultant Jason Slagle and Bering McKinley's Sr. Application Consultant Will Young. Gain valuable insights into the common misconfigurations within the ConnectWise stack that may be putting your organization at risk. Learn practical steps to effectively lock down and harden these security gaps to bolster your system's defenses. This webinar is a must-watch for anyone looking to enhance the security of their ConnectWise stack and safeguard sensitive data from potential cyber threats. The recording covers the following: - Common misconfigurations inside the ConnectWise stack that increase your security risk - Steps you can take to lock down or harden these security gaps in the ConnectWise stack (including the monitor downloads) - How Bering McKinley can help you harden your security now and into the future In addition, we offer a valuable resource in the form of security monitors that you can easily download to verify that you have successfully addressed and closed any configuration gaps within your ConnectWise stack. 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