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Kingdom Weapons to fight CyberSecurity Threats

Security in 2024 - 5 Keys to Protect Your Kingdom

By Scott Murphy

Published 2024-01-18

Businesses cannot afford to have the keys to the kingdom encrypted or stolen – 5 things that will help.

Businesses have experienced persistent attacks on their IT infrastructure in 2023 and it looks like that trend will continue in 2024. According to Cisco, crypto mining, phishing, ransomware, trojans, and command and control were the leading attack types in 2023. The challenge for business and technology leaders is how they are going to defend against these attacks. We do not have hobbits, wizards, dwarves, elves, and kings to save our systems from the evils of the Internet. (Yes, I recently rewatched The Lord of the Rings) MORE...

2023

Changing the Security Game - Microsoft enters the SASE Market

By Scott Murphy

Published 2023-09

Microsoft’s release of a Secure Service Edge (SSE) solution in November will drive innovation in the secure access service edge market – a win for security-conscious pros and end-users.

Businesses around the world are being challenged by the increasing security risks over the last decade. The trend towards hybrid work and work from anywhere (WFA) has compounded those challenges in recent years. The rise of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions has been a game changer for many organizations by enabling better security control, visibility, and mitigation capabilities, regardless of the worker modality. MORE

Six Technologies to Master for the Future of Communications Technologies

Six Technologies to Master for the Future of Communications Technologies

By Scott Murphy

Published 2023-05

Working smarter, not harder, will be the key to successful business.

Businesses are developing at a rapidly increasing pace. They are shrinking their real estate footprint, and the hybrid workforce is becoming an accepted standard. The trend towards a borderless business is accelerating, where customers and employees can be anywhere worldwide. Businesses and employees are innovating and challenging the status quo. These global trends are challenging IT operations and forcing businesses to invest in the next generation of systems, applications, and security to simplify and accelerate operations to enable them to stay competitive. More ...

Protecting Your Business - When the Rubber Hits the Cloud

By Scott Murphy

Published 2023-01

Securing technology assets needs to be a priority for every business. The challenge is determining how. Here are the three primary classes of solutions you should look at.

Securing today’s business environments is increasingly challenging. The threats are more widespread, and no business flies under malicious actors' radar. The technology landscape is more complex, thanks to a combination of hybrid workers, cloud applications, on-premises applications, privacy legislation, industry regulations, and integrated business processes spanning multiple business entities. More ...

2022

2022

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Zero Trust and the Hybrid Workforce Security

By Scott Murphy

Published 2022-10-27

As ransomware becomes a more ubiquitous threat, and as hybrid work remains part of the workplace, communications professionals must enhance security on multiple fronts. Here's how.

Microsoft Teams:
How It Can Empower a Hybrid Workforce

By Scott Murphy

Published 2022-06-08

Many enterprises have made Microsoft Teams, and their ecosystem, a core part of its hybrid work strategy for four key reasons.

Strategic Decision
The Distributed Hybrid Workforce

By Scott Murphy

Published 2022-04-06

If the business makes the strategic decision to embrace the distributed hybrid workforce, there are huge benefits if done right.

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Cloud Drives Operations Efficiencies in Most Business Sectors

By Scott Murphy

Published 2022-01-19

A deeper dive into why hybrid cloud and cloud consolidation were significant trends in 2021

2021

2021

2021 Insights to Continue in 2022

9 Business and Technology Trends from the Trenches of 2021

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-12-15

Leaning on legacy systems, an appetite for change, and work from anywhere, name a few industry trends from 2021 worth sharing.

Prepare Yourself for the Borderless Business

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-11-17

As Businesses break out of offices, a borderless business model presents both challenges and opportunities for people, places, and productivity.

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Business and Technology Trends: Making Work Better

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-09-29

Businesses need to embrace a digital transformation methodology that focuses on business adaptation through innovation.

Cybersecurity and the Hybrid Workforce: Making it Work

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-07-27

Modern cybersecurity trends for the working-from-anywhere ecosystem.

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A Brave New World!
Next-Gen CyberSecurity

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-07-07

A modern approach to cybersecurity for the cloud and working from anywhere.

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Does the Cloud Solve Your Cybersecurity Challenge?

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-04-20

It's possible if you adopt a cloud-first strategy and refocus on cybersecurity operations.

Strong Cybersecurity Links

Are Supplier Ecosystems Your Weakest Link?

By Scott Murphy

Published 2021-01-20

Every organization should have cybersecurity practices in place to help mitigate risks.

2020

2020

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Should Your Organization Get Certified in Cyber Security?

Many have started to require minimum security operations benchmarks as part of their business contracts.

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Achieving a Seamless User Experience with Microsoft Teams

2020-07-08

Many have started to require minimum security operations benchmarks as part of their business contracts.

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Collaborating Anywhere with Ease and Efficiency
Part 1 of 2

2020-06-09

A look at how Microsoft Teams can be an operational game changer for a connected workplace; Part 1 of 2

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7 Practical Tips for Optimizing

Microsoft Teams

Part 2 of 2

2020-06-10

Team collaboration tools have proven invaluable in keeping distributed workers connected, but optimizing their use will make the experience even better.

World is your oyster

Digital Transformation: Cloud, Plus SASE, Is Your Oyster!

2020-04-15

Organizations that can successfully adopt digital transformation using a SASE architecture with a focus on customer experience will excel in their market sector.

2019

Hacker in your system...

Is Your Enterprise Prepared for a Hack?

2019-12-22

Having a static defensive security posture is deficient - breach prevention by itself is not enough.

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The Security Side of SD-WAN

2019-10-23

SD-WAN solutions reduce the total cost (TCO) but need security integration with other security products to be effective.

2019

You Won Scam

Phish-Prone Testing, Keep Your Enterprise Secure

2019-08-21

Phishing testing teaches employees to detect and respond to malicious emails, helping to create a culture of security.

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The Changing Face of Network Strategy

2019-06-19

Applications are changing the face of the network.

Is your infrastructure ready?

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Collaboration Anywhere: A Cloud Migration Story

2019-04-17

Collaboration tools can simplify operations, improve calendar timeframes, and reduce costs.

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Cyber Security: Locking the Door is Not Enough

2019-02-19

Organizations need to go beyond prevention techniques and invest in detection & response capabilities.

2018

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Moving to IaaS:

Big Changes

Required

2018-12-20

Develop a well-thought-out approach to the migration and make sure your management and operations teams understand the potential opportunities and challenges.

Can Security Training Save your Business from the Next Cyber Attack?

Can Training Save Your Business from the Next Cyber Attack?

2018-10-03

Social Engineering: the "con" to beat security measures.

What keeps you Awake at Night?

Successful Security Breach Detection

Getting Started with Successful Security
Breach Detection

2018-07-18

There is a huge operational shift that needs to happen for organizations as they realize they have become the target of hackers.

Cloud Operations - Creatng Business Agility

Cloud Operations - Creating Business Agility

2018-05-03

Businesses are moving to the cloud to reduce costs, but the real benefit is operational ability, both within the IT department and the business.

2018

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