Data is your most valuable asset. Without it, your applications are useless. That’s why it’s a prime target for bad actors looking to cash in. They know that if they can encrypt your data with ransomware, you’re likely to pay the ransom if you have no alternative. Today’s companies need to do everything they can
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The Pros and Cons of IBM PowerVS (and How to Sidestep the Cons)
PowerVS 101: Everything You Need to Know
How to Elevate PowerVS Cybersecurity and Avoid Pitfalls
How Automated Patch Management Improves Cybersecurity
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
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
What Cybersecurity Automation You Should Expect from a Security Operations Center
Don’t settle for a subpar security operations center. According to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of a data breach has surged to nearly $5M. The money you’ll spend investing in a solid security operations center team is nothing compared to the cost of not having one. With this
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.
