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Fast and reliable networks are essential for businesses. Employees rely on consistent connectivity for communication and productivity tools, while customers expect smooth access to online services. However, managing complex network infrastructure â with numerous devices, applications, and data flows â can be challenging.
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Although hedge funds, family offices, and other asset managers must also prioritize cybersecurity, private equity firms face a particularly complex challenge. Due to the vast amount of personal and financial data they handle, these firms are a prime target for bad actors. That’s why private equity firms must improve their cybersecurity practices and foster a
Any device that connects to a computer network is an endpoint. Laptops, desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets are all examples of these devices. Securing endpoints in a business setting can be challenging, as IT teams have less access to these devices than internal networking infrastructure.
When it comes to switching MSPs, we understand it can seem like a big lift. No one wants to switch MSPsâitâs a hassle and you donât have time for service disruptions. But it doesnât have to be that way.
While many MSPs are moving on from the CrowdStrike incident, Agio isnât. Although not impacted, weâre taking this opportunity to learn and continuously improve. Whether you suffered the blue screen of death or were spared, there’s a boatload of lessons here that we can’t afford to ignore.
There are many reasons why your organization might consider switching IT providers. When you outsource IT, you may experience frequent downtime due to technical difficulties, unreliable security that does not scale with your business, and unclear communication. Your company may consider a new provider that addresses these issues and provides precursive measures to minimize downtime.
Learn how Agio’s Managed IT team spotted a threat with PerfectData, an app our clients rarely use. Trusting their instincts, they investigated further and took action. Turns out an attacker had accessed a user account and was using PerfectData to create an offline copy of the compromised mailbox.
The cybersecurity world is always changing. Annual statistics can give business owners the scoop on what to expect. The Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is one of the top annual reports in the business.
A faulty update initiated by CrowdStrike brings to light the intricate dependencies in modern IT ecosystems and underscores the urgent need for a more robust endpoint security framework, particularly for Microsoft’s Windows operating system.Â
The Crowdstrike event serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between rapid security improvements and system stability. Explore the lessons learned from this incident and best practices for managing software updates in enterprise environments.Â
In the midst of the Crowdstrike outage, we recommend focusing your efforts on properly addressing and fixing the issue while maintaining your security posture. It may require more time and patience, but it’s the safer approach in the long run.