Could your applications pass an internal security audit right now? If the thought of an audit sends a shiver down your spine, you’re in the right place. Patch management—sometimes grouped with vulnerability management—is a key part of maintaining the security of mission-critical applications and protecting sensitive data. You may be wondering: What exactly does patch
Data Protection and Recovery
How to Guarantee 100% Uptime with IT Automation
You’ve heard it called impossible, unrealistic, and unachievable—100% uptime guarantees can be controversial. But when executed right, they’re incredibly valuable. What’s so important about uptime and high availability, and how do they affect operations? High availability is necessary for any company that relies on their IT systems to do business. In today’s world, that’s basically
The Top 3 IT System Automation Tools for Achieving Operational Excellence
Automation isn’t a trick, a fad, or a trend—it’s here to stay, and for good reason. Automation has proven positive effects in areas like cost reduction, employee retention, enhanced productivity, and more. Just ask Deloitte. When automobiles first hit the streets, there were naysayers. Some claimed the new technology would be a passing fancy and
Reduce Cyber Risk and Improve Your Security Posture with Automation
Don’t let your security posture slouch. In 2024, ransomware attacks affected 44% of US companies, with 43% of those paying a ransom. You don’t want to be next. Posture matters—whether that means sitting up straight at the dinner table when grandma tells you to or lifting with your knees instead of your back while moving
5 Best Compliance Automation Tools for Cloud Deployments
Staying compliant with regulatory requirements doesn’t have to feel like a losing battle. Chief information security officers (CISOs) continuously grapple with the challenges of staying compliant—not only to protect customer data but also to avoid fines, penalties, and brand damage. The average cost for organizations that fail to comply with data protection regulations is $14.82M.
How Automated Cyber Incident Response Saves the Day
Did you know that 60% of C-level professionals worldwide report that human-driven responses to cyberattacks are failing to keep up with automated attacks? You don’t want to be part of the 4% of C-level professionals who say they’re doing nothing to prepare for the rise in AI-driven attacks. Join the ones increasing budgets, exploring automation,
How Leading Cloud Providers Protect Your Data with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
The increase in cyber threats, data breaches, and regulatory compliance challenges is an ongoing stressor for corporate leadership. The rise of ransomware and the use of generative AI underscore just how fast cyber threats are evolving. According to stats from Forbes, “2023 saw a 72% increase in data breaches since 2021, which held the previous
The CISO’s Guide to Endpoint Security Management on the Cloud
How confident are you in your endpoint security? The truth is that if you don’t harden your servers and clients, your entire network may be at risk. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are more critical than ever. IBM reports that 90% of successful cyberattacks and as many as 70% of successful data breaches originate
The Easy Way to Implement Security Automation on the Cloud
Sometimes, the only way to fight fire is with fire. Hackers aren’t just ahead of the curve; they’re dictating it. Their new ways to manipulate modern tech are impressive and downright scary. And one of the most sophisticated weapons in their arsenal is automation. A team of hackers that invests in automation is already way
Better Automation, Improved Security: How AI-Driven Automation Protects Your Data and IT Systems
The systems that don’t keep up with new technology are the ones that get exploited. Bad actors won’t wait for you to decide if AI-driven automation is worth investing in—they’re already using it in their attacks. If you work in cybersecurity, we don’t need to tell you this. You already know. You’ve seen it, you’ve
