Security Complexity Is an Operational Risk by Heath Gieson Most organizations do not set out to create a complex security environment. It usually happens one reasonable decision at a time. A new tool is added after an incident. Another is purchased to satisfy an audit...
by Tim Marley Over the course of my career, and particularly in the last five to ten years, the topic of data management comes up frequently. In my experience, it usually shows up from one of two directions. The first is security. Organizations want to know...
Most organizations assume that corporate devices only run approved software. In reality, that assumption is often wrong. Users are inherently focused on being more efficient, finding workarounds to meet their timelines, etc. This natural behavior creates blind spots...
Most security conversations focus on what software exists in an environment. CIS Control 2.2 pushes the conversation one step further by asking a more important question: Is that software still supported? Because software that no longer receives vendor updates,...
One of the themes we keep hitting in the CIS IG1 series is simple: you can’t protect what you don’t know you have. That’s true for hardware—and it’s just as true for software. A detailed software inventory doesn’t just tighten your security posture. It drives better...
As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow in sophistication, traditional security models that rely on perimeter defenses are no longer...
As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their sensitive data and assets from...
Phishing has always been a threat. Now, with AI, it's more dangerous than ever. Phishing 2.0 is here - it’s smarter, more convincing, and harder to...
The rise of remote work has redefined the modern workplace. Gone are the days of rigid office schedules and commutes. But with this flexibility...
The average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily. These login credentials are lucrative for hackers – an email administrator login can fetch between $500 to $140,000 on the dark web. Managing access to sensitive data and resources has become absolutely crucial.
These days, many businesses use virtualized infrastructure for more straightforward data storage. This approach is often superior to physical solutions due to enhanced flexibility, straightforward provisioning, and affordable pricing. However, this model also requires a comprehensive approach to security. Keep reading to learn the risks of improper virtualized infrastructure security and ways you can improve it.
MSPs can help take your company to the next level. But you need to select the right team for your enterprise. Here’s how.
