In any enterprise there are a large number of users, including employees, managers, and clients. All these users need to have appropriate access to resources on the network, so they can do their jobs effectively and not be held back by needing to request access each time they need something. On the flipside, enterprises need … Read more What Is User Provisioning?
Staying on top of updates to firmware and software is a critical aspect of successful cybersecurity and performance management. This is where patch management comes in. In this guide, I’ll provide an overview of the role software plays in managing patches, followed by my picks for the best patch management software on the market. What … Read more Best Patch Management Software in 2020 – Windows and Linux Tools
You have numerous options when it comes to data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. Investing in the right one for your company will help you to strengthen the security of your business and better ensure the trust your customers place in you is justified. In this article, I review the best DLP solutions available on the … Read more Best Data Loss Prevention Software in 2020
Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to the process of safeguarding data to protect it against thefts and leaks. This is typically done through software identifying and monitoring sensitive data to ensure only authorized users are accessing it. DLP software also helps ensure those authorized users aren’t putting the data at risk, whether intentionally or unintentionally. … Read more What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
Patching software tends to be an annoyance for end users—and all too often, recommended patches go ignored. At the same time, admins may find it difficult to ensure all systems are adequately patched. Software patches and updates are of paramount importance, as they can prevent your software and systems from being vulnerable to bugs, malware, … Read more What Is Patch Management?
If you’re an IT admin responsible for managing your organization’s critical assets in an enterprise network, Active Directory (AD) should be your number one tool. Whether you’re running a small network or a large one, managing a slew of assets, users, and permissions can be a tedious ordeal. AD facilitates and streamlines this process. A … Read more Active Directory Forest and Domain Guide 2020 + Best Tools
When you make a credit card transaction, the last thing you want to think about is your data getting stolen. Fortunately, credit card companies put several measures in place to make sure this doesn’t happen. For businesses dealing with customer payments, PCI DSS compliance measures are a simple and necessary step in making sure customer … Read more Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Compliance Requirements in 2020
If you’re an admin, you’re likely already familiar with SolarWinds and its array of highly rated products suited for just about every aspect of IT management. But you might not be familiar with SolarWinds® Access Rights Manager (ARM). This software exists because it’s critical for you to manage and audit access rights across the system—the … Read more SolarWinds Access Rights Manager Review 2020
A successful SIEM strategy is an investment—and sometimes costly. Managing SIEM is a resource-intensive process, requiring ongoing evaluations and adjustments to establish and maintain optimal performance. Despite this, going without a SIEM solution isn’t the answer, because this can leave you vulnerable to attack. Open-source SIEM and free SIEM tools can seem like the solution. … Read more 10 Best Free and Open-Source SIEM Tools in 2020
Depending on the success of your audit trail program, creating an audit trail for your data log can either be a benign part of company protocol or a major nuisance. Several industries, from health care to finance to public works, require detailed reporting of data logs through an audit trail. When your company’s data is … Read more Oracle Audit Log Best Practices for 2020