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Unified Endpoint Management and Security: Breaking Down the Silos

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Achuthan Ramesh, Senior Product Marketer, ManageEngine

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Endpoint Management and Security

Consider the case of a smart home. Smart home systems offer life safety monitoring using carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors along with home automation technology such as smart locks, smart thermostats, and smart bulbs. Now, imagine using a different tool for each of the above smart home capabilities—suddenly, smart homes don’t seem … Read more

Insider Attacks: How Prepared Are You?

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Karthika Surendran, Product Marketer, ManageEngine

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Insider Attacks

Insider attacks often catch organizations by surprise because they’re tricky to spot. Banking on reactive solutions like antivirus software or a patch management solution to stay abreast of such attacks is not very wise. Understanding what exactly contributes to the increasing number of insider threats and addressing these factors is the only way to secure … Read more

Casino Cybersecurity: Risks and Attacks

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Vytautas Nemunaitis, SEO Manager, Market Rats

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casino cybersecurity

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the casino atmosphere, cybersecurity doesn’t typically come to mind. Exciting lights, sounds, and the general awe and wonder of the ambiance bombard our eyes, ears, and minds. Yet, in our modern interconnected age, we must remember that everything from washing machines to refrigerators has internet features. While some casino … Read more

Secure Your Organization from the Rising Wave of Device-related Cybersecurity Attacks

Author(s):

Sathya R, Product Specialist, ManageEngine

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Device-related Attack - Role-based Access Control

In any given organization, chances are, a diverse array of peripheral devices are in use.  These can include ubiquitous equipment such as keyboard and mouse combos, tools utilized for convenience such as USB flash drives as well as niche equipment for the completion of specialized tasks. However, as the scope and popularity of these devices … Read more

Purple Teaming: A Key Solution in Addressing Evolving Threats

Author(s):

MK Akram, Project Manager, Globex IT Solutions

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Purple Teaming - USCYBERCOM

From the SolarWinds attack to the attempt to poison Florida city’s water supply and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown due to ransomware, recent months have demonstrated how aggressive cybercriminals have become—which raises the question: are modern cybersecurity solutions really that ineffective? With one major attack after another, the expectation is that organizations would have already undertaken … Read more

How Can Organizations Prioritize Data Privacy Through Encryption?

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Waqas S, Cybersecurity Journalist, DontSpoof

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Data Privacy - Encryption

Rapid technological advancements have transcended data in value, making it highly significant to individuals and organizations. With that being said, despite the many regulations protecting data rights, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act (DPA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), there are still multiple threats to … Read more

Comparing the Cybersecurity Methods Between Private Accountants and Accounting Services

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Frankie Wallace, ,

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Cybersecurity and Accounting

Financial technology (Fintech) is the lifeblood of accountants these days. Whether accountants work for private clients or operate services for larger firms on a public level, they need the tools, software, and technology for accurately and quickly tracking finances and auditing systems. But now, facing a digital landscape plagued by more cybersecurity threats than ever … Read more

Bots: to Block or Not to Block? Effective Bot Management Strategy

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Emma Yulini, Outreach Manager, Rise Digital

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Bot Management - Good Bots - Malicious Bots

A significant portion of users visiting your site are not human. In 2017, more than 50% of internet traffic came from bots, and while there have been some improvements in recent years, today it’s estimated that more than 40% of all internet traffic comes from bots, and around 25% comes from malicious, bad bots. Malicious bots … Read more