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Avoiding the Costs of a Cyberattack | Security Insights Ep. 42

Avoiding the Costs of a Cyberattack | Security Insights Ep. 42 Ivanti's Chris Goettl (VP of Product, Patch Management) welcomes back Robert Waters (Lead PMM, Exposure Management) to cover the dreaded costs of a cyberattack, and how organizations can work to proactively avoid them by addressing three strategic imperatives: attack surface, vulnerability prioritization, and data silos. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.

Cloud Migration: Achieving Uninterrupted Enterprise Service Management

Uninterrupted Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is essential to maintaining business productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. Traditional on-premises ESM systems can be limited in scalability, lack updated security measures and be hard to maintain and upgrade. Relying on on-premises systems raises the additional risk of complete data loss and reduces service availability due to the reliance on only one or two potential failure points.

From the Frontlines: One Nurse's Perspective on the Healthcare Community's 'Inventory Management' Problem (and How to Fix It)

During the pandemic, we were inundated with news stories about healthcare providers who had to get creative when treating patients because they couldn’t get the necessary medicine, supplies and equipment. Demand outweighed supply. But, for the most part, the supply chain has now stabilised, and nurses and doctors can source what they need to resume treatments and surgeries as normal. So, I was shocked when nearly three-quarters of hospital leaders in the UK and U.S.

Understanding the CrowdStrike Incident: Enhancing Security Measures with Microsoft Azure

In today's video, we're diving into the CrowdStrike event and its connection with Microsoft Azure, highlighting the critical lessons learned about risk mitigation in content release. We'll explore how the incident led to Microsoft being blamed and the importance of implementing stronger validation and deployment strategies to prevent similar issues in the future.
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Monitoring MS Teams as part of your DEX Strategy

Embracing a digital-first workplace has become imperative in today's fast-paced business environment. However, ensuring a seamless and engaging digital employee experience (DEX) remains challenging for many organizations. In this article, we delve into the transformative power of Microsoft Teams as a key component of your DEX strategy, promising to unveil practical insights and strategies to enhance collaboration, communication, and overall employee satisfaction.

Exploring Time Series and Generative AI in Campaigns and Surveys

The presenter delves into advanced concepts, emphasizing the importance of time series in campaigns using bot hierarchies. They highlight the collection and branching of surveys based on user feedback, and the use of generative AI. The exploration and configuration of survey results, including filtering and splitting based on attributes, are demonstrated. The creation of custom dashboards with device data is introduced. The talk also touches on sustainability and green IT initiatives.

Exploring User Workspace Management and its Capabilities

Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best. Ivanti is IT for the way we work now. Integrated solutions for everything IT touches. So, employees can work better, anywhere, and everywhere. Exceptional employee experiences Any device. Any location. Ensure proactive, efficient service so employees can work how they want.

How to encourage IT education and certifications like a ninja

Continuing education is incredibly important in IT as the landscape of technology continues to expand. And as an IT leader, you have a vested interest in making sure that your employees are well-informed and educated in an array of tech topics. In this stream, we’ll be chatting with three IT leadership experts about continued education and how certifications can impact both your IT organization and your team members’ career paths.

How to Provision Devices (Operating System Delivery + Device Configuration with NinjaOne)

Join NinjaOne Field CTO Jeff Hunter for a new series - NinjaOne01, where we'll explore how to use NinjaOne in a variety of ways to solve problems. First up, how to automate the process of provisioning a device by delivering the operating system, including the NinjaOne agent with a provisioning package, and having NinjaOne deploy all the device configurations that the end user needs to be productive.

Upskill Your IT: Build a Learning Culture for Success

Tired of playing catch-up with the latest tech? Build a champion IT team that crushes goals with our free webinar! Together, we'll explore best practices for organizing and improving IT training within your company and create a continuous learning culture that benefits managers and employees. You'll learn how to: Join us and transform your company's approach to IT!

Is Your IT Network Ready for 2025 and Beyond?

Today’s IT environments are larger and more diverse than ever before. MSPs and IT teams are constantly navigating a growing list of endpoints, an ever-changing threat landscape, and error-prone human workflows. It leads to mishaps, silos, and redundancies that, in turn, lead to unnecessary added costs.

Depreciation of IT Assets: Definition, Types & Calculation

Have you ever wondered how businesses manage the value of their technology over time? The depreciation of IT assets plays a crucial role in this process. As technology evolves rapidly, understanding how to account for the decline in value of these IT assets becomes essential for financial health and strategic planning.

Understanding Device Management and Security in the Remote Work Era

Understanding Device Management and Security in the Remote Work Era The discussion delves into device management and security, highlighting the shift in management functionalities due to the increase in endpoints and remote workforce. It underscores the importance of securing devices and data, visibility, and cost optimization. The zero trust security model is introduced, emphasizing verification at multiple levels. The capabilities of Avanti EEM in managing various operating systems and devices are also explored.

Who Helps the Helpdesk? Using NinjaOne to Maximize Efficiency

Your IT help desk is the frontline defense against technical issues and user frustrations. But who helps the help desk stay efficient and effective? Join us for a webinar to discover how NinjaOne can be your ultimate ally in maximizing help desk efficiency. Field CTO Jeff Hunter will dive into practical tips and tricks that leverage the power of NinjaOne to streamline your IT operations. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing incident response times, you’ll learn how NinjaOne can transform your help desk into a well-oiled machine.

ITSM, CMDB: Are they the same thing? Definitions and Main Differences

Have you ever found yourself confused by the overlapping terms in IT Management? IT Service Management (ITSM), Configuration Management Database (CMDB), and IT Asset Management (ITAM) are often mixed up, yet they each play unique roles in optimizing IT operations. This article will clarify these concepts, starting with their definitions and highlighting how they interconnect.

SDP and Zero Trust: The Dynamic Duo for Application Security

Until relatively recently, enterprises relied on fixed perimeters using firewalls and VPNs to control access to networks and resources. Traditional network security assumed that everything within the network could be trusted, while external users were granted access with simple password protection.

The Importance of Business Planning in Product Distribution

The importance of business planning in delivering solutions to resellers and customers is highlighted. This involves extensive planning with vendor partners to understand objectives and build a robust plan. The corporate vision of vendors is understood to identify improvement areas and leverage data and relationships. The plan's execution explores specific verticals, uses customer data, and collaborates with resellers and specialists.

How Technology Transforms Pallet Racking Inspections

Pallet racking inspections are crucial for maintaining warehouse safety and efficiency. Technological advancements have made these inspections more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective. Here's how technology transforms pallet racking inspections and what you need to know to leverage these innovations.

WWDC 2024: What IT Admins Need to Know About Apple's Announcements

Apple's announcements at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference have surprised everyone with new capabilities designed to make the IT admin's life easier for managing and securing devices. As we expected, Apple kept expanding declarative management configurations and capabilities for securing iPhones and iPads and robust management of macOS in the enterprise.

In-Depth Guide to Optimizing IT Asset Management with Advanced Software Solutions

Are you overwhelmed by the challenge of tracking your IT assets and managing their usage effectively? If you're struggling with the complexity of monitoring numerous hardware devices, software licenses, and ensuring everything is in order, it might be time for a change.

Decoding the Digital Tapestry: The Imperative of Network Device Discovery

In the labyrinth of modern IT infrastructures, network device discovery emerges as a pivotal process, indispensable for maintaining oversight and control over increasingly intricate digital ecosystems. This analytical examination delves into the mechanics, significance.

Effective Modern Patch Management Processes and Best Practices for Patch Operations

Running a risk-based vulnerability management program is essential to maintaining a secure business computing environment. In a previous blog, “How Implementing Risk-Based Patch Management Prioritizes Active Exploits,” I provided perspective on how to prioritize vulnerabilities. Honing the operational aspect of securing your systems is essential to that process. Conducting patch operations in your organization can be a complicated process.