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Must-Know Ransomware Statistics, Trends, and Facts

Although IT teams and MSPs continue to ramp up their security efforts, ransomware attacks show no signs of slowing down. Statistica’s ransomware report shows that in 2022, there were approximately 493.3 million ransomware attacks, and while this is a decrease from the 625.3 million attacks that occurred in 2021, it’s still higher than all the other years in the last decade.

How to Create a SaaS Spend Management Strategy

Wondering why you’re hearing about SaaS spend management more and more lately? These days, SaaS apps are everywhere, and adoption is still growing at an impressive rate. Gartner projects that SaaS spending will grow over 17% in 2024, with the market exceeding $232 billion. Unfortunately, much of that spend is wasted on zombie apps, overlapping software offerings, as well as under-utilized and over-provisioned licenses.

Unbeatable Excellence - NinjaOne RMM Tops G2's Fall 2023 Report

G2, a highly regarded authority in the field of software reviews and research, has recently unveiled its much-anticipated Fall 2023 Research Report. In a resounding display of dominance, NinjaOne has once again emerged as the unrivaled leader in the realm of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, maintaining this prestigious position for an impressive 18 consecutive quarters.

Are You Sure Your Devices Are Fully Encrypted with BitLocker?

BitLocker has long been the standard when it comes to disk encryption for your devices running Microsoft Windows operating systems—particularly on workstations and laptops. It’s designed to protect data by encrypting the entire disk drive on which the OS and user data are stored. This encryption ensures that even if someone physically steals or accesses your computer, they won’t be able to get to the data on the encrypted drive without the appropriate decryption key.

Linux Log Management: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices

Linux log management is critical to maintaining system health, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring security. This article explores advanced techniques and best practices for effectively managing Linux logs. Whether you're a seasoned Linux administrator or a newcomer, these insights will help you optimize your Linux log management processes.

What Is Storage Area Network (SAN)? Benefits & Implementation

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, data has become the lifeblood of businesses. The exponential growth of data has spurred the development of intricate data storage systems to accommodate these volumes efficiently. One such vital player in the realm of data storage is the Storage Area Network (SAN). SANs are paramount in managing and processing large data volumes, ensuring seamless accessibility, scalability, and high availability.

Detecting and Preventing Brute Force Attacks with PowerShell

While cyber threats are certainly continuously evolving, the fact is most intrusions still rely on basic, tried-and-true techniques. Who needs to burn a zero-day if guessing commonly used passwords or exploiting passwords used across multiple accounts can give you easy access? Brute force attacks continue to be an incredibly common threat that organizations face.

MDR vs XDR: What's the Difference?

If your IT team is struggling to accomplish its lengthy to-do list, implementing detection and response solutions may be one step you can take to improve efficiency and reduce workload. Endpoint security solutions like Managed Detection Response (MDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) can help you maintain and monitor your endpoints and other parts of your infrastructure, a very necessary capability in modern cybersecurity.

Azure Active Directory vs Active Directory: What's the Difference?

There are many possible reasons why you may want to know the difference between Active Directory and Azure AD. Maybe you've just migrated from Microsoft Office to Office 365. You might be moving on-prem virtual machines into Azure. Or perhaps you're developing a greenfield cloud-native app that won't be connected to your on-prem resources at all.

How to Use PowerShell to Automate Office 365 Installations

In the fast-paced and demanding world of IT, every tool that saves time and simplifies tasks is worth its weight in gold. Today, we're going to explore how PowerShell scripts can be utilized to automate the installation of Office 365, a critical operation that can save you countless hours in the long run. In fact, with a well-written script, you can manage installations across an entire network from your desk.