Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

July 2024

HIPAA Compliance: Everything You Need to Know

In this article, we will discuss in depth everything you need to know about HIPAA Compliance. HIPAA was introduced with two main objectives: to protect the individuals’ health information while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide high-quality health care and to protect the public’s health and well-being.

CDK Global: A Cold-Hearted Reminder of Why Patch Management Matters

A few weeks ago, CDK Global, a software provider with 15,000 North American car dealership customers, faced back-to-back cyberattacks, effectively taking down scheduling, records, and more for their thousands of customers for days. The CDK Global attack is also the latest cyber incident to spur larger industry-wide conversations around the supply chain risks posed by increasingly ruthless and aggressive bad actors.

What Is Remote Code Execution (RCE)?

Remote Code Execution (RCE) is when an attacker runs malicious code on your IT infrastructure. The purpose of RCE ranges from further infiltrating your network, stealing information, or otherwise damaging, extorting, or stealing from you or your business. Because of this, protecting your computers and network from RCE attacks is vital. This article explains what remote code execution is, and the impacts of RCE on your business.

Don't lose your data! Hear real-world backup strategies from NinjaOne pros

Data loss hurts. Ransomware attacks? Catastrophic. “Real-World Backup Strategies with NinjaOne: Hear from the Pros who use it!” explores the importance of a robust backup strategy and how to implement one in your business. In this webinar, you’ll hear a firsthand account from H.E.R.O.S. President and General Manager Raffi Kajberouni about their ransomware experience, its impact on their business, and how NinjaOne’s Backup solution saved them from downtime and financial disaster.

Complete Guide: What Is Microsoft CVE-2023-28310?

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a system that identifies and catalogs security vulnerabilities in software and hardware. It is an essential tool for cybersecurity professionals, providing a standardized identifier for each vulnerability, which helps in sharing data across different security tools and platforms. Understanding CVEs is crucial for maintaining secure systems and responding quickly to emerging threats.

Best Secure Remote Access Software for IT Professionals

Looking for the best remote access software? Nowadays, businesses have shifted to hybrid and remote setups where employees work in offsite locations. Because of this, the need for secure remote access, remote support, and device management has never been greater. It can be difficult to securely access and control all your organization’s endpoints, but secure remote access solutions simplify and streamline that process.

Complete Guide: Exploring Network Performance Management

Networks are complex systems with many components that can impact performance and security. Factors such as bandwidth, latency, packet loss, and device configurations all play a role in how well your network functions. Additionally, external elements like internet service provider reliability, cyber threats and even physical hardware conditions can affect network performance.

What Is a Colocation Data Center?

Colocation data centers let you host your IT infrastructure in a managed, secure, offsite environment — an important consideration for organizations that want to ensure high availability, data security, and resiliency. This guide explains what colocation data centers are, the key features and benefits of colocation, and their role in modern IT infrastructure management (especially in the cloud era).

Exploring Cloud Migration Strategies, Types, and Tools

The cloud has revolutionized business operations by enabling greater flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency. Companies can now rapidly adapt to changing market conditions, scale resources on demand, and reduce operational costs by eliminating the need for extensive on-premises hardware. You must implement cloud migration strategies to make certain the migration makes sense for your business, optimizes performance and enhances security.

One console to rule them all - from mobile devices to servers

Use of mobile devices in today’s modern, distributed workplace is now the norm. They offer broad connectivity, powerful computing, and ease of use, but unmanaged mobile devices can also lead to user frustration while increasing an organization’s attack surface. Fortunately, NinjaOne solves for that. We are thrilled to announce the official launch of NinjaOne Mobile Device Management (MDM). A natural extension to our No. 1-rated endpoint management platform, NinjaOne MDM helps IT organizations reduce cost and complexity, and improve security posture by enabling efficient management for Android and Apple mobile devices — alongside Windows, macOS, Linux, VMs and networking devices — all within a single, easy-to-use console. Sound enticing?

Find Out if Your Mobile Workforce Security is a Liability (and Fix It)

The modern workforce thrives on mobility. Employees access data, collaborate with colleagues, and connect with clients — often all from the palm of their hand. But as Uncle Ben taught us, with great power comes great responsibility, there’s a lot of danger in the form of mobile security vulnerabilities. Lost phones, phishing attacks, and app-borne malware can expose your organization’s sensitive data. So, how do you know if our mobile workforce is a security asset or a vulnerability?

NinjaOne Ranks No. 1 in G2's 2024 Summer Report

The Beatles were consistently on the Billboard Top 100 and stand atop the chart with a record 20 hits at number one. Eliud Kipchoge is one of the most consistent marathon runners of all time with 10 victories and a world record to his name. NinjaOne is excited to be in this rare company. We are redefining the standard of excellence in the endpoint and patch management customer experience with our 17th straight quarter being rated No. 1 by G2 peer-to-peer reviews. Once again, NinjaOne was named No.

CapEx vs OpEx: Which Should You Choose for IT Budgeting?

Effective IT budgeting is essential for modern businesses aiming to allocate resources efficiently, support strategic goals, and maintain financial health. In the realm of IT budgeting, understanding the distinction between Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Operating Expenditures (OpEx) is crucial for making informed financial decisions. This article delves into CapEx vs OpEx, highlighting their differences, benefits, drawbacks, and how to choose the right approach for your IT needs.

What Is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?

Most businesses are aware that protecting sensitive data and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures is more critical than ever. Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) offer specialized services to help businesses safeguard their networks from cyber threats. By outsourcing security management to an MSSP, companies can benefit from expert monitoring, threat detection, and rapid incident response, ensuring their data remains secure.

What is Network Mapping? Process, Purpose, & Best Practices

Network mapping is the process of exploring, identifying, cataloging, and then visually representing all of the devices (both real and virtual, local and remote) connected to your network. This vital documentation task should be performed regularly to ensure that you have a clear picture of your network and security landscape, so that you can quickly identify and fix issues.

Exploring Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

When mobile devices first made their way into the workplace decades ago, mobile device management (MDM) provided device-level control and security. As mobile technology advanced, enterprise mobility management (EMM) grew out of MDM to include mobile application management (MAM), mobile content management (MCM) and identity and access management (IAM). Today, EMM gives you a comprehensive approach to managing the various usage and security aspects of mobile devices in the workplace.

How To Protect Against Malicious Code

Malicious code, also known as malware, is any piece of software that deliberately damages your systems or causes them to malfunction (as opposed to a software bug that may unintentionally do these things). The reasons for this may be simple mischievousness, curiosity, or a proof of skill for bragging rights.