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In-House CISO vs. vCISO | Which Cybersecurity Strategy Is Best for You?

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In-House CISO vs. vCISO Which Cybersecurity Strategy Is Best for You? We compare in-house CISOs and virtual CISOs (vCISOs) to help you choose the right fit. Learn which option offers better security, flexibility, and ROI for your business. Why Your Security Leadership Decision Matters The breach blitz In 2024, the global average cost of a […]

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EDR vs. Antivirus – Why Traditional Security Isn’t Enough

MDR

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape Cyber threats have grown more sophisticated, and traditional security tools are struggling to keep up. While antivirus software was once the standard for endpoint protection, modern attackers use advanced techniques like ransomware, fileless malware, and living-off-the-land (LotL) attacks that bypass signature-based detection. A 2023 report by IBM found that fileless

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Transitioning from WSUS to Azure Update Management and Azure Arc

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In the ever-evolving landscape of IT infrastructure management, staying updated with the latest security patches and software updates is crucial for maintaining system integrity and security. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has long been a staple in this arena, allowing administrators to manage the distribution of updates released through Microsoft Update to computers in a

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Infographic titled 'Beyond WSUS: Embracing Modern Windows Update Management' showcasing various update management solutions for Windows environments. It features a central cloud icon labeled 'Windows Update for Business' with arrows pointing to different update management approaches: AD domain-joined physical infrastructure managed through Configuration Manager, Azure AD domain-joined cloud services managed in Microsoft Intune, and group policy-managed devices configured to connect to WUfB for updates.

Beyond WSUS: How to Build a Modern Windows Update Management System

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Beyond WSUS: How to Build a Modern Windows Update Management System WSUS is deprecated—explore modern update management solutions like Azure Update Manager, Intune, and SCCM for better security and automation For years, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been a go-to solution for IT teams managing Windows updates. However, Microsoft’s decision to deprecate WSUS signals

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Decoding Cybersecurity: Choosing Between EDR, MDR, XDR, SOC, and MSSP

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber threats are more sophisticated, frequent, and damaging than ever before. Businesses face everything from ransomware attacks and phishing schemes to insider threats and supply chain compromises. With the stakes higher than ever, choosing the right cybersecurity solution has become a critical business decision. Adding to the complexity is

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Case Study: How to Strengthen Cybersecurity for a Top 10 Domestic US Airline

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Case Study: How to Strengthen Cybersecurity for a Top 10 Domestic US Airline From Active Breach to Robust Defense: A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Transformation A top 10 domestic US airline found itself under attack when a foreign adversary gained unauthorized access to its network. This intrusion posed a severe risk to the airline’s operations, customer data,

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Case Study: How to do Cybersecurity Across a Distributed Organization

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Case Study: How to do Cybersecurity Across a Distributed Organization Transforming Eight Healthcare Subsidiaries in Three Months Overview A group of eight subsidiaries of a healthcare company located in the New England area of the US faced a significant wake-up call when a cyber incident exposed vulnerabilities across their organization. With each subsidiary operating independently,

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Hashicorp Vault – Configure Authentication

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There are many authentication methods for Hashicorp vault. This article describes how to configure LDAP authentication and Userpass Authentication LDAP Authentication: The following command will configure LDAP to point at a domain controller named mydomaincontroller.mydomain.com. It will then search the search base for groups to the top of mydomain.com domain: After you have configured vault

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