The amount of technology is growing exponentially as people and organizations undergo the process of digital transformation. More information and data is found online and on machines than ever before. It’s important to keep this data safe in properly functioning software on devices and machines, which is why applying patches is a key task.

Managing the various types of IT assets within an organization, whether it be hardware, software, or other assets, can be a challenging and tedious process. With the exponentially growing number of assets in businesses, it can be an especially daunting task. Fortunately, the tools used for IT asset management have advanced and it is much more feasible. Gartner claimed that if organizations adopt and execute IT asset management processes, they can save 30% of costs within the first year.

When comparing operating systems, it’s clear that Microsoft Windows currently comes out on top. As a matter of fact, “Microsoft Windows was the dominant desktop operating system (OS) worldwide as of January 2023, with a share of just over 74 percent.” Microsoft has many tools and features that are widely-used by the IT community, such as SCCM. This SCCM patch management deployment guide lays out the essential steps to take for deploying updates in the tool.

During the month of May, NinjaOne will roll out a slew of exciting new features and enhancements as part of their 5.3.9 release. Most of the features are the direct result of requests from our customers and we’re glad to be able to bring them to light. First, NinjaOne has a new Patching dashboard that is currently available for NinjaOne customers to test drive.

The modern threat actor is using the most advanced technologies to gain access to your systems, wreak havoc, and steal your sensitive data. In the constant cybersecurity “arms race,” IT providers, MSPs, and security professionals are incorporating these same advanced technologies to stop these sophisticated attacks. In this article, we’ll discuss the current malware threat and work to better understand what you can do to stop these attacks.

Global cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2022 (Source). And because attacks are not only becoming more common, as well as difficult to detect, 65% of organizations plan to increase their cybersecurity spending in 2023 (Source). Even so, hackers will continue to hone their skills and exploit vulnerabilities. Successful ransomware attacks will happen. Theft and sale of personally identifiable information (PII) and other “valuables” on the dark web will happen.

There are plenty of IT horror stories out there that show just how catastrophic cyberattacks can be for businesses. In addition, the amount of cyberattacks that occur is increasing year by year. Internet users worldwide saw approximately 52 million data breaches during the second quarter of 2022, as shown by Statista’s 2022 cybercrime review. To fight these cyberattacks and protect their businesses, organizations have adopted the zero trust model.

Even though SQL (Structured Query Language) has been around since the 1970s, it’s still a relevant and widely-used tool in today’s IT world. Many organizations around the globe still rely on SQL server databases to store their confidential data. In order to protect this valuable information, IT professionals often use differential backup to protect data in SQL servers. As you know, there are multiple types of backup available, so why use differential for SQL servers?

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software has become an indispensable tool for IT service providers. Numerous factors, such as the pandemic, the push towards cloud services, and shortages of IT staff, have increased the number of remote and distributed workers to a staggering degree, increasing the need for a consolidated way to view and manage IT environments. Learn all about RMM software, its capabilities, and why MSPs can’t run a successful business without it.

This year, organizations around the world are focused on strengthening their endpoint security, especially since the average cost of data breaches is rising significantly. IBM’s data breach report confirms that the average global cost of a data breach is 4.35 million, and the U.S. average cost is 9.44 million. Endpoint security is a part of a cybersecurity program that prevents threats and attacks from damaging an IT environment.