When you consider the investments in your business that you can make as a CEO, you probably think to yourself, “Which investments will give my company the best ROI?” With that in mind, would you think of making a significant investment in bolstering your IT department? Many CEOs are understandably hesitant to throw a lot…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in remote work. Companies without remote access capabilities have adapted and implemented new solutions, while organizations with existing solutions have been forced to evaluate new capacity requirements and scale their solutions accordingly. You may be surprised to learn that your existing Microsoft assets include functionalities for remote access, and…
Has cybersecurity ever been more important than it is right now? What is a Data Breach? A data breach is any incident where confidential or personal information has been accessed without permission. Breaches are the result of a cyberattack where criminals gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network and steal the private, sensitive,…
A San Antonio school district has paid a ransom to hackers to regain control of its network in the latest ransomware attack on a local Texas government body. Judson ISD said it paid for access to its files but would not specify how much it cost, the San Antonio Express-News reports. The cyberattack took place…
When The Walsh Group, one of the largest construction contractors in the United States, moved to the cloud, it realized it needed better ways to manage who accesses its systems. The company set up identity as the control plane—with Microsoft Azure Active Directory at the center and a zero-trust security stance to better protect access…
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an IT authentication technique that requires a user to present at least two factors that prove their identity. We all use passwords to enter into our email systems, work databases, and bank accounts. We are usually forced to change our combinations periodically in the hopes that we’ll stay just a bit…
Businesses have been asking for a user-friendly Remote Desktop Service for years, and Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is it. A solid user experience combined with added security and simplified management makes WVD something both you and your customers will want to try. We all read about the recent big data leaks – the ones that…
The biggest global ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as details emerged on how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit. In essence, the criminals used a tool that helps protect against malware to spread it widely. An affiliate of the notorious REvil gang, infected thousands of victims in…
With over 150 years of history and experience in the legal market, Webber Wentzel has become one of South Africa’s most prominent law firms, operating at the forefront of legal services and home to the country’s longest-standing pro bono practices. The firm aims to act as a beacon of innovation for the industry. In a…
A group of Russian-speaking hackers have claimed responsibility for a massive ransomware attack over the holiday weekend that hit 200 U.S. companies and hundreds more worldwide, with the group demanding $70 million in bitcoin to restore the companies’ data in the latest debilitating cyberattack to hit the U.S. this year. Hackers breached Kaseya The ransom…