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The Spotlight, Spring 2026
AI is everywhere. And email is still the #1 attack vector. People spend up to five hours a day in their inboxes for work. It’s where they read, respond, download and refresh — and where nuanced yet…
A Lean IT Team. A Growing Threat Landscape. How OFN Closed the Cyber Security Gap.
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the nation’s leading network and intermediary focused on community development investment, managing more than $1 billion in total assets and a membership of...
Hybrid Mesh bridges connectivity divide in rural Maine school system
Enterprise security gives educators and families greater learning access In rural areas, high latency and restrictive data caps can lead to slow, spotty connections that disrupt learning. Some…
How AI is reshaping the future of IT and data security
From chatbot to autonomous agent, the AI evolution is changing the rules of data protection in real time Artificial intelligence is one of the most prominent topics today, yet there’s still a gap…
Evaluating ROI to strengthen network security
How understanding your investment can lead to greater visibility and control When an enterprise recently moved its operations to the cloud, the security landscape became more complex. Multiple…
The power of automation for enterprise security
Transitioning away from a managed services provider Managing large-scale security and data migrations is a common process, particularly after acquisitions. It’s a scenario Six Degrees Consulting…
Safeguarding the move to cloud email
Protecting teams and data as communication shifts to cloud workspaces Cloud-native platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace deliver core services, collaboration tools, and built-in…
Legacy gateways aren’t always enough
The evolution to API-based email security The worldwide pandemic reshaped the core of enterprise collaboration. As organizations rushed to Microsoft 365 for seamless cloud productivity, many carried…
Check Point Software Technologies selects Six Degrees Consulting for its new Customer Partner of the Year Award
Six Degrees Consulting (SDC) has been selected to receive Check Point Software Technologies’ New Customer Partner of the Year award for its achievements and dedication. SDC has continuously…
Twenty-three years later, we continue to find joy in the challenge
With a team that is highly versatile, we have focused on steadily expanding and refining the techniques we apply to IT challenges. The IT industry continues to mature and transform, and security…
Forging the future of email defense
Email continues to be the backbone of business communication, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. Despite security advancements, it remains a critical entry point to a company’s…
Who moved my firewall? Security in the SASE age
Six Degrees has been a staple of the security industry since the ‘90s, working with a wide range of companies and government entities to advise on and design solutions for information security. We…
Enabling robust email security and impeccable cloud collaboration
According to many leading studies, 80 percent of all security events start with a phishing email. This is where Six Degrees Consulting comes to the rescue. Leveraging partnerships with Check Point…
The modern security challenge
Six Degrees Consulting (SDC) is a technology consulting firm that has focused on information security since its founding in 2001. The field has become increasingly complex, particularly because of…
The mindset of a successful leader
In her role as president and co-founder of Six Degrees Consulting, Molly actively oversees strategy, vision, marketing, professional services, human resources, and day-to-day operations. The…
Our solutions have gone platinum
Twenty years ago, we were sure that the best way to solve IT problems was by understanding system interactions and networking with the right experts. We chose our name to communicate that focus.…
Six Degrees Consulting awarded 5-Star Partner certification by Check Point
Check Point announced it has awarded Six Degrees Consulting the 5 Star Partnership. The 5 Star Partner certification acknowledges Six Degrees’ achievement of a level of in-depth knowledge and…
Enterprise licensing
Faster is the road to less cost Enterprise licensing might seem like a straightforward area—just purchase what you need—but it can be very complex. Software licensing costs are often based on the…
Securing the cloud
Although Azure, Google, Amazon, Oracle, etc. all have security tools and protocols in place to ensure that your data is protected from unauthorized access or attack, it’s best to think of these as…