Outdated hardware can be a significant threat to your network’s security. By neglecting hardware upgrades, organizations leave themselves vulnerable to cyber-attacks that exploit known vulnerabilities. It’s crucial to have a comprehensive strategy that includes both software patch management and hardware lifecycle planning.
Network edge technologies—like firewalls, routers, and VPNs—serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats. Yet, many organizations fail to maintain them properly, leaving their systems vulnerable to attacks.
Maintaining your network operating system software is essential for security, efficiency, and compliance. Software Upgrade Lifecycle Management ensures your software stays updated through patches and upgrades, which is crucial for SOC 2 compliance.
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I feel warm and cozy and wonder if there is something special I can do for the person I love. This requires that I think ahead, plan, buy cards, flowers, and candy, go out to dinner, or go somewhere special and romantic. The Parallels Between IT Procedure Management and…
“Aubrey, we found your info exposed online.” That was the subject line of an email I received just yesterday from Experian. Unfortunately, yesterday wasn’t the first time I’ve received an email like that, and I doubt it’ll be the last. Not because I’m careless with my Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or lax when it comes…
One of the primary achievements of IT Operations and Management is the ability to execute tasks quickly and efficiently, ensuring seamless system uptime and functionality. Various monitoring systems are in place to inform the network operations center (NOC) about the health of systems and potential issues. These monitors often generate warnings that, depending on the…
What do process, software, and change have in common? Well, for starters, they go hand in hand.
One of the critical decisions organizations face is whether to upgrade or patch older network operating software. It’s always tempting to delay such updates due to costs or potential disruptions or even having an “it won’t happen to us” mentality, but the benefits to productivity, risk, and overall operational efficiency far outweigh the cost factor.
The word change is so fascinating. I think about it all the time. For example, it’s the start of a new year, and we often start the new year off with a resolution of what we plan to change whether that be eating healthier, reading more, learning a new skill, etc. But for those changes…
I’m a firm believer that procedures are like recipes—frameworks for repeatable tasks that can be improved and automated. Their frequency determines whether they are “savory” or “sweet” (baking) procedures.
