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Automated Patch Management Is Essential for Mitigating Threats

Sophisticated cyberattacks are a top concern of IT security professionals. However, many cybercriminals take a decidedly unsophisticated approach by exploiting known vulnerabilities. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the number of attacks involving the exploitation of vulnerabilities increased 180 percent year-over-year in 2023.

The report also notes that cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever.

IT Modernization Is Key to Digital Transformation

Organizations must update and modernize their IT environments to take advantage of generative AI and other advanced technologies.

Digital transformation has been a long-running goal of organizations of all sizes. Many are taking advantage of cloud platforms, mobile applications and data analytics to reduce costs, streamline their operations and enhance the customer experience.

Don’t Let Collaboration Compromise Security

Organizations need a well-thought-out strategy to minimize the threats associated with collaboration tools.

Collaboration tools have become an essential part of the modern workplace. They enable remote and mobile workers to stay engaged and geographically dispersed teams to keep projects on track.

How to Develop and Implement a Solid Backup Strategy

Backup is one of the most important operations in the IT environment. If data is lost or corrupted due to disaster, security breach, equipment failure or simple human error, backup is the lifeline that keeps your business running.

Traditionally, backup has been very difficult to get right.

Why It Makes Good Sense to Comply with NIST 800-171 and DFARs

Before 2010, the federal government had a patchwork approach to protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI). Each group had its own ad hoc, agency-specific policies and procedures, leading to confusion, inconsistency and inefficiency. In November 2010, the White House issued Executive Order 13556, establishing an open and uniform standard for safeguarding CUI across civilian and defense agencies.

What to Look for in a Managed Security Services Provider

The right partner will maximize the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls of outsourcing cybersecurity.

Demand for IT professionals is strong and growing, broadening the “skills gap” that has persisted in the industry for years. In a recent IDC survey, almost two-thirds of North American IT leaders said their teams lack the skills to meet business objectives.

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