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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2021 Review

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2021 Review

Mar 9, 2021 |

Microsoft Patch Tuesday started early this month with an out-of-band patch release on March 2. This week’s batch fixes a total of 89 CVEs; among these are the seven out-of-band fixes from last week, ten ‘critical’ fixes, and 72 marked as ‘important.’ Two of the patches address separate zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which had already been exploited in the wild. This month’s patches cover a wide range of Microsoft products and services, including Azure, Office products, and Windows internet browsers.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2021 Review

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2021 Review

Feb 15, 2021 |

Microsoft just rolled out its monthly patches and updates in what has now become known as Microsoft Patch Tuesday. On February 9, Microsoft released fixes for 56 security flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability that had already been exploited in the wild.

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What Is a Managed Service Provider for IT Services?

What Is a Managed Service Provider for IT Services?

Feb 15, 2021 |

Are you interested in learning about what is the MSP for IT services? Use this introductory guide to help you better understand what they’re all about and how they could be a great choice for providing streamlined IT solutions. We’ll also show you what to look for in a remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for managed services companies.

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Tackling Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Tackling Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Jan 21, 2021 |

Microsoft rolled out its monthly set of security updates. The security patches bundle included fixes for 83 vulnerabilities on Windows operating system, enterprise servers, development tools, and various cloud products and services. Among these patches, ten were described as critical, and one of the most important patches was the fix for Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – a zero-day vulnerability that Microsoft said was exploited in the wild before the patch was released.

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Choosing Remote Desktop Access Tools for IT Management and MSP Business

Choosing Remote Desktop Access Tools for IT Management and MSP Business

Nov 30, 2020 |

IT professionals can no longer swing by someone’s desk and grab their desktop or pick up a laptop to work on an issue. Due to public health concerns and social distancing, remotely triaging and resolving issues is the new normal, and IT workers have to consider how to install monitoring software remotely. The shift towards working-from-home has spiked the demand for endpoint remote management tools among organizations. Most businesses simply have not been prepared to face a sudden mass transition to remote operations and social distancing. However, the benefits of utilizing cloud-based remote monitoring and management tools have been known for as long as remote work has been practiced.

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What is an Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

What is an Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

Jun 24, 2020 |

With businesses making use of the cloud technologies, and employees having the ability to access business environments using mobile devices and other device types, today’s network perimeter has shifted to the endpoint. An Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) provides a holistic approach to cybersecurity that takes into consideration today’s shift to the cloud and end user device-centric productivity. What is an endpoint protection platform? How does it compare with traditional security solutions?

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Zerologon Windows Vulnerability: What Is It and How to Tackle It?

Zerologon Windows Vulnerability: What Is It and How to Tackle It?

Jun 24, 2020 |

On top of dealing with a global pandemic and the challenges that working from home poses for IT administrators, the past few months have seen quite a few alarming vulnerabilities. One of the most critical was announced in August of this year and dubbed the Zerologon vulnerability. What is it and how can organizations ensure the remote workforce is patched and safe from Zerologon?

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What Machine Learning Means for Endpoint Security in 2020

What Machine Learning Means for Endpoint Security in 2020

Jun 1, 2020 |

Cybersecurity threats are some of the most worrisome that are facing businesses today. The risk of a cybersecurity event that leads to data leaks or data loss is very real and the effects can be catastrophic. Attackers today are making use of often very sophisticated tools and attack techniques. To effectively win today’s cybersecurity war facing your organization, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in endpoint security is a must. Let’s take a look at how AI and ML are being used in this space as an effective weapon against security compromise.

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5 Strategies to Improve Your IT Management and Endpoint Security Tactics

5 Strategies to Improve Your IT Management and Endpoint Security Tactics

May 25, 2020 |

With people across the world encouraged to stay at home to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19, many employees are currently working from home. Given the rise of remote workers, addressing security vulnerabilities and organizing software updates have become a top challenge for companies. Organizations need to rapidly incorporate strategies to enhance their IT asset management software.

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What is IT Asset Management: Defining ITAM

What is IT Asset Management: Defining ITAM

Mar 29, 2020 |

IT asset management is not yet another buzzword but a real set of practices that can help your organization maximize the use of IT resources and avoid potential risks. Sounds interesting? This post will introduce you to IT asset management (ITAM) and help you navigate your way towards a tangible management strategy.

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