Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

Asset Management

The latest News and Information on Asset Management, Device Management and related technologies.

Secure by Design Principles Are More Important Than Ever

The concept of Secure by Design, which means designing software with security built in before it leaves the drawing board, is fundamentally changing how software is developed. Software has often been designed with what’s known as “bolt-on security,” added after products are developed. But that means security is not inherent within the solution. Where there's a conjunction between the core product and a bolt-on, that’s an inflection point for an attack.

Introducing Ivanti's 3 New Secure UEM Solution Packages

Ivanti has launched three new secure UEM solution packages designed to enhance device management, IT efficiency and security. These cloud-based packages let you discover, manage, secure and heal all your devices. Engineered to be ideal for organizations managing a thousand or more users or devices, these solutions bridge the gap between IT operations and security teams and are secure by design. Ivanti's three new Secure UEM solution packages – Secure UEM Professional, Secure UEM Professional Plus and Secure UEM Premium – offer unique features that aim to minimize security risks, boost IT and user productivity and cut operational costs.

Bridging the Security Confidence Gap: A Guide for IT Leaders

July Risk Comms Report - Sterling Parker IT executives and security leaders often face a misalignment in investments, leading to a security confidence gap. To bridge this gap, CEOs and CISOs must collaborate and communicate effectively, fostering a strong security culture. Organizations should adopt a proactive security posture, regularly reassessing their guardrails. CISOs play a crucial role in conveying risk management concepts to the board and demonstrating the security strategy for organizational support.

5 Things to Look For in Inventory Management Software

IT Inventory Management software, also known as Inventory Management systems or simply inventory software, consists of tools that enable you to track, manage, and monitor all hardware and software assets within your organization throughout their lifecycle. In this video, learn how to manage IT inventory, what an asset inventory should include, and the must-have features of IT inventory management software.

What's the Difference Between a Help Desk and a Service Desk?

The differences between a help desk and a service desk might have once seemed clear. But over the years, plenty of things have changed – especially with the arrival of new technologies that have impacted how users and customers receive support. Let's compare help desk vs. service desk models and examine how this ongoing evolution has played out. One area where the distinctions between a help desk and a service desk are apparent comes when discussing IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions.