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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Hackers take advantage of out-of-date systems, software, and known security issues. However, outdated operating systems can be more vulnerable to security risks because they may lack the latest security updates and patches, serving as an entry point for hackers to infiltrate networks.

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Defending against ransomware is all about the basics

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

An attacker plants malware on your system that encrypts all the files, making your system useless, then offers to sell you the key you need to decrypt the files. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, defense in depth, staying on top of software updates, good backups, and the ability to restore from backups go a long way.

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats in 2020

Kaseya

Just like the coronavirus spreads from person to person, cybersecurity malware too can spread rapidly from computer to computer and network to network. Cloud Jacking is likely to emerge as one of the most prominent cybersecurity threats in 2020 due to the increasing reliance of businesses on cloud computing. Mobile Malware.

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Basic Cyber Hygiene: New Definition and Best Practices for the Current World

Ivanti

People worked in-office, applications were hosted on-premises or on devices, data stayed in on-premises data centers, and vulnerabilities rarely occurred in operating systems and applications. Device management can be complex due to this increasing diversity of devices and the dynamic nature of networks.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges.

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Cybersecurity Is a Top Priority – What to Do About It?

Kaseya

Some basic measures IT teams can undertake to keep their IT environments secure are: Automated Software Patching. While three-fourths of IT Practitioners worldwide regularly scan their servers and workstations for operating system patches, only 58 percent apply critical operating system patches within 30 days of release.

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Managing MSP Revenue With the Right RMM Solution During a Global Pandemic

Kaseya

The importance of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software as an underpinning application for MSPs can no longer be contested. In the 2020 MSP Benchmark Survey, about 60 percent of the MSPs said that their clients experienced data loss or downtime due to an outage, in the past year.