Would you reduce the number of potential cyber breaches by 60% if you could?
According to the Cost and Consequences of Gaps in Vulnerability Response Report by Ponemon Institute, “Nearly 60% of cyber-attack victims said installing an available patch…
This February 13-17, I’ll make my annual pilgrimage to San Francisco for the RSA Security Conference. And while I look forward to the ever-present long hours working the booth, the short walk from the hotel to the exhibit hall, runs along the wharf in…
Are threats scaring you this Halloween? Let's make them a little less scary by patching those endpoints. KACE users know patching on a regular monthly or weekly schedule will help keep the boogieman at bay. However, there are times, such as a full moon…
Con los ataques recientes del ransomware WannaCry, la seguridad de los endpoints es una prioridad para todos. Pronto, habrá otra variante de software malicioso (malware) con otro nombre pegadizo. Estos ataques no se limitan a las empresas grandes, cada…
Com os recentes ataques de ransomware WannaCry, a segurança de endpoint é a principal preocupação de todos. Em breve, haverá outra variante de malware com outro nome sugestivo. Esses ataques não se limitam a grandes corporações; todo computador na Web…
Software updates and patch management got you down? Seems like new ransomware, malware and viruses lurk around every corner these days, and software companies are releasing patches in swarms to keep up. In addition, computing environments are more complex…
When it comes to endpoint management, I’m fond of the saying, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.”
But what if you can’t even see it? Or report on it? Or remediate it when it’s been compromised?
Our recent…
Leí todo tipo de blogs de seguridad y los comentarios que veo en los artículos sobre mantenerse al frente del sistema operativo de Windows más reciente y las actualizaciones de seguridad de terceros dan fe del desafío de mantener los sistemas actualizados…
Myths are cool. I heard a lot of myths and legends as bedtime stories when I was growing up, then studied them for years in high school and college.
But nowadays, most of the myths I hear are about endpoint management and how it’s too difficult, expensive…
When you hear “endpoint protection” and “endpoint security,” do you think of your traditional devices, like PCs, printers and network devices? Or do you think of mobile device security for smartphones, tablets and whatever is coming…
Everyday we see another story about an organization whose data is being held for ransom by bad actors. Usually all it takes is for someone to click on an attachment without thinking to install ransomware. Maybe they “found” a USB thumb-drive at their…
It is a given that machines must be patched; however, it is never as simple as just turning on patching and hoping for the best. There are many things to consider when designing a patching system for your network. As with many organizations, you probably…
I read all sorts of security blogs, and the comments I see to articles about staying ahead of the latest Windows OS and third-party security updates attest to the challenge of keeping systems up to date: “Great — another blue screen of death I will need…
Malware — malicious software designed to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems — is a serious and increasing security concern. Organizations and individuals alike must battle…
Still avoiding Windows 10 because it seems like such a hassle to manage the ongoing, bandwidth-clogging updates? Here’s some news that may put a spring in your step.
The Unified Update Platform, an emerging Microsoft technology in testing now with…
With the recent WannaCry ransomware attacks, endpoint security is at the top of everyone’s mind. Soon enough, there will be another malware variant with another catchy name. These attacks are not limited to large corporations; every computer on the web…
It’s no secret that cyberattacks are on the rise, putting enterprises of all sizes at risk. Organizations are working hard to defend themselves; according to Gartner, Inc., worldwide spending on information security will reach $75 billion for 2015…
A few years ago, we were blown away by how far technology had taken us. Well, today it’s unreal. Every day we interact with countless interconnected mobile devices, laptops, tablets and desktop computers, all laden with a wide range of applications, connecting…
