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Is OneDrive Secure? Microsoft OneDrive for Business Security Risks

May 30, 2019

Microsoft OneDrive for Business is a cloud-based storage platform designed to help you organize, access, edit, update, and send files across devices. In 2014, Microsoft launched OneDrive, a rebranding of its original storage platform SkyDrive, with a mission to simplify cloud storage for all. Many businesses choose OneDrive because it offers many opportunities to share … Read moreIs OneDrive Secure? Microsoft OneDrive for Business Security Risks

The Ultimate Guide to Active Directory Best Practices in 2019

May 29, 2019

Security Groups, User Accounts, and Other AD Basics At many enterprises and SMBs that use Windows devices, IT teams are likely to use Active Directory (AD). Essentially, Active Directory is an integral part of the operating system’s architecture, allowing IT more control over access and security. AD is a centralized, standard system that allows system … Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Active Directory Best Practices in 2019

What is SOX Compliance?

May 28, 2019

In 2002, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, named after its sponsors Senator Paul Sabanes (D-MD) and Representative Michael G. Oxley (R-OOH-4). Instituted “to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws,” the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (commonly referred to as SOX) established a stricter protocol for internal controls … Read moreWhat is SOX Compliance?

Best Ransomware Protection in 2019

May 27, 2019

There are countless tools out there to help you monitor and manage the users and programs within your system, so you can prevent attackers from striking. I’ve rounded up some of the best anti-ransomware tools out there to help you avoid sifting through the noise. My favorites are Security Event Manager or Patch Manager—each tool … Read moreBest Ransomware Protection in 2019

6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software in 2019

May 25, 2019

With the unrelenting news about security breaches, file integrity monitoring (FIM) software has become an indispensable tool for any organization. It helps improve data security, which is important for any company and shouldn’t be ignored. What Is File Integrity Monitoring? As opposed to other security measures, FIM solutions are specifically designed to monitor changes in … Read more6 Best File Integrity Monitoring Software in 2019

5 Best Free and Open-Source SIEM Tools in 2019

May 24, 2019

In this article, I not only provide my top picks of more enterprise-grade Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) products that offer free, fully functional trials, I also list my recommendations of the best free SIEM tools on the market today as well as tips on what to look for and how to choose the … Read more5 Best Free and Open-Source SIEM Tools in 2019

Best Log Management Software 2019

May 24, 2019

With the three pillars of observability considered more or less canon for IT monitoring philosophy these days, and logging being one of those pillars, it’s important to understand the tools, systems, and solutions that help IT practitioners do a good job of aggregating, normalizing, and leveraging logs in all their forms to provide improved insight … Read moreBest Log Management Software 2019

Best SIEM Tools in 2019

May 23, 2019

SIEM solutions are a crucial part of log management and comprehensive security. For businesses looking to add to or upgrade their solutions, here is the best SIEM tools list for 2019. Security information and event management, or SIEM, provides insights into a corporate IT environment through functions like log management and security information management. Just … Read moreBest SIEM Tools in 2019

Best Active Directory Management Tools in 2019

May 15, 2019

For administrators managing assets across enterprise networks, Active Directory is one of the most important tools in their toolbox. It doesn’t matter how large or small your operation is—managing assets, users, and authorizations across your network can be a headache. While Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is pretty indispensable when it comes to keeping tabs on … Read moreBest Active Directory Management Tools in 2019

Best FTP Clients for macOS and Windows in 2019

May 6, 2019

My point here is this: every IT professional and practitioner needs a good FTP client (and possibly server) in their corner. Whether you’re building a site or sharing files, FTP provides ease and capacity unavailable in simple computer-to-computer transfers. The popularity and long history of this protocol means there are lots of players in the … Read moreBest FTP Clients for macOS and Windows in 2019