Archive for Managed IT

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Regular Patching

Implementing a consistent and comprehensive patching schedule is not just recommended—it’s critical to keeping your organization’s software and devices secure. And you don’t have to go it alone – lean on us for monthly patches to keep your devices secure and up to date

Think Switching IT and Cybersecurity MSPs is a Big Lift? Think Again

When it comes to switching MSPs, we understand it can seem like a big lift. No one wants to switch MSPs—it’s a hassle and you don’t have time for service disruptions. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Inside the Largest IT Outage in History: Why Sweeping it Under the Rug Won’t Cut it

While many MSPs are moving on from the CrowdStrike incident, Agio isn’t. Although not impacted, we’re 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.

The Power of Collective Defense: Why Agio Clients Are Always One Step Ahead

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 CrowdStrike Incident: A Call for Microsoft’s Evolution in Endpoint Security

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. 

Thinking Ahead: Lessons from CrowdStrike on Software Patching Strategies 

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. 

Navigating the CrowdStrike Update Issue: Staying Secure While Restoring Operations

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.

Crowdstrike Global Update Causes Widespread Windows System Crashes, Microsoft Azure Experiences Brief Outage

As many of you are probably aware, there have been a couple of IT issues in the past few hours which are having a global impact. Currently, all Agio systems are operational, fully functional, and unaffected.

Agio’s AI-Powered Innovations Solve Your IT & Governance Concerns

Operational complexity is how core business objectives die. Agio’s IT assessment and AI-powered solutions untangle that complexity and give you an efficient, secure, future-proofed IT infrastructure.  

Apple Makes Its Entry into the AI World: Boring, But Practical

Apple has officially stepped into the artificial intelligence arena with significant updates enhancing the functionality of iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Agio’s extensive experience with managed IT services and cybersecurity uniquely positions us to help clients integrate Apple’s new AI features securely and efficiently.

What is Zero Trust Network Access?

With the rise of remote workers, zero trust network access has been increasingly critical to a business’s security model. Zero trust network access (ZTNA) is a secure IT solution that allows users to get into company platforms and data remotely. How does ZTNA work?

Apple’s Private Cloud Compute: A Leap Forward in Data Security

Apple’s latest innovation promises to elevate cloud security to unprecedented levels, offering a level of protection that could be game-changing for investment management firms.Â