Cyberattacks are a growing threat, and organizations are investing time and money in security strategies to make certain that their infrastructures are secure. Active Directory (AD) is a constant target for compromise, as it’s at the core of any organization’s security — it handles authentication and authorization for all users in an organization. Hardening the […]
IT security: PowerShell as a cyberattack tool
Tools and features introduced with the intention of benefiting and empowering an organization can sometimes end up being misused. PowerShell is a classic example. PowerShell is a more powerful command-line interface that combines the old Command Prompt (CMD) functionality with a built-in scripting environment that can be leveraged to gain unprecedented access to a machine’s […]
Monitor these loopholes to ensure complete network security
The continuous evolution and growth of the endpoint devices in enterprises makes network security management a primary concern for IT departments. As a sysadmin, you strive to ensure the safety and security of every device in your network. You are on a constant lookout for vulnerabilities and issues that might disturb the shield that protects […]
Windows 7 to Windows 10 migrations, Part four: A one-stop migration solution
In this blog series, we’ve looked at the consequences of using Windows 7 at its end-of-life, and the complexities of and best practices for migrating network computers to Windows 10. In the last part of this blog series, we’ll discuss the one solution that an IT admin needs to resolve all their worries about the entire Windows 7 to 10 migration process: ManageEngine Desktop Central. Desktop Central […]
Windows 7 to Windows 10 migrations, Part three: The quick, easy, and advanced methods of deploying the OS
In part two of this blog series, we saw in detail how computers will be affected by Windows 7 end-of-life, and also looked at the complexities involved in the Windows 10 migration process. Windows 10 is being referred to as Microsoft’s most secure operating system to date, and has already proven itself by utilizing its […]
Windows 7 to Windows 10 migrations, Part two: Hardships and complexities in the process
In our previous blog, we discussed why you need to upgrade Windows 7 after the end-of-life period. Windows 7 machines can be upgraded to either Windows 8.1 or to Windows 10 operating systems (OS). Although Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1 on January 9, 2018, Extended Support will continue through January 20, 2023. Migrating Windows 7 machines to Windows will postpone end of life issues for at least the next […]
Windows 7 to Windows 10 migrations, Part one: Windows 7 end of life
Over 26 percent of the world’s computers are at risk of exposing themselves to critical vulnerabilities; this is how many computers that are still running on the Windows 7 operating system. Are you among this 26 percent? Are you compromising on network security? Is your enterprise ready to counter potential security breaches? With Windows 7 end of life […]
Five worthy reads: Insider threats—what’s in the cards for 2020?
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we explore the growing landscape of insider threats, and what organizations could do to equip themselves against these threats in 2020. Insider threats are increasingly becoming common knowledge among organizations preparing to foolproof their […]
Five worthy reads: Fend off cyberattacks using dark web intelligence
One of the greatest advantages of the dark web is the anonymity and encryption it offers while allowing users to access everything on the world wide web. This also makes it the hotbed of some of the most notorious cyberattacks. Much of the dark net’s activities are focused around marketplaces that offer ammunition, pornography, drugs, […]
How to Use Log & Event Manager to Troubleshoot Network Issues
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