Security

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), one of the most rigorous pieces of privacy legislation to date, has become almost synonymous with data privacy. This is partly due to its broad scope. The GDPR applies to any organization collecting and processing the data of an EU citizen—even if the organization isn’t based in…

SAP security is a technical module that works within SAP systems to allow access where it’s needed and prevent access where it’s not. Establishing good internal security and access processes is a vital part of helping ensure your SAP system is protected and will function well. Protecting against external threats is important, but internal threats…

Active Directory (AD) is a battle-tested software many company administrators use as a standard remedy for concerns about outsider access to data. But within AD, there are many types of security protocols to choose from. What if I don’t want to enable email access to my users, but instead I want my users to securely…

Access rights in your business are vitally important. Errors around who has access to what can create, at a minimum, productivity disruptions and problems with employees not having access to what they need—and at worst can result in unauthorized access, privacy breaches, data losses, or compliance failures. As a result, it’s important to be clear…

Network security predominantly falls into two different categories: on-premises and cloud-based. Enterprises choose which one they use to protect their system by considering several factors including individual needs and operational costs. Both approaches are concerned with keeping a network as secure as possible, but cloud security measures get the most scrutiny. So, which is it?…

There are literally hundreds of possible types of log sources around your environment and choosing which bubble to the top of your IT consciousness can be difficult. In a job where everything seems to be a top priority, understanding all the log types and sources available for selection can be daunting. In your environment, some…

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are used for collecting data from your entire network or enterprise environment. By scanning logs and other data from across your system, they then can analyze the event data to help determine security threats potentially facing your organization, so your security teams can appropriately prevent and respond to…

In any company, network users must be both authenticated and authorized before they can access parts of the system capable of leading to security breaches. The process of gaining authorization is called access control. In this guide, I discuss the two main methods for managing access control for your systems—role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based…

Remote access technology is an incredibly useful tool, enabling IT support staff to quickly access and control workstations and devices across vast physical distances. When deployed effectively, the technology has the potential to maximize the efficiency of IT departments and provide rapid, responsive support for an organization’s end users. However, like any other networked connection,…

Businesses generate huge quantities of logs, making manual log analysis a tedious task. There are many kinds of logs, including application logs, event logs, and security logs, and each one has a wide range of uses, from performance monitoring to troubleshooting to security issue detection. By implementing the right tools, you’ll streamline the process and…

When it comes to running your organization, security is probably a top priority. However, there are a lot of different digital safety measures to consider. You may have heard about the principle of least privilege (PoLP), but you may not know exactly how it can help. Fortunately, the principle of least privilege can provide your…

Hyper-V is virtualization software by Microsoft. In this Hyper-V virtualization tutorial, we’ll cover the major concepts related to Hyper-V virtualization—including what Hyper-V virtualization is and how to use it—to ensure a solid understanding of the nuances of Hyper-V virtualization technology. I’ll go on to outline the best Hyper-V virtualization software on the market. My top…

Audit management software streamlines the auditing process and facilitates compliance through monitoring, management, and reporting. In this internal audit management software comparison, we’ll look at the best audit software currently available. I’ll look at both closed-source and open-source audit management software, considering versatility, range and sophistication of features, and other factors. For those who don’t…

Today’s business world is seeing an increase in complexity, with more applications, devices, and categories of users to monitor every day. Naturally, this proliferation also means an increase in access points and connections, which could potentially open more doors for cyberattacks. With security breaches constantly on the rise, every organization’s network administration strategy needs to…

Even when we have the best of intentions and work hard to keep our systems protected, human beings are fallible. Hackers know this, which can lead to the creation of elaborate and convincing ploys used to trick your end users into divulging credentials, allowing hackers access to your systems.  For this reason, it’s essential for…

In this post, we’ll consider the best desktop connection manager tools, judging from some key indicators, which will be discussed later in the post. Best Remote Desktop Managers (for Teams) 1. SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support 2. SolarWinds Dameware Remote Everywhere 3. ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 4. LogMeIn 5. AnyDesk 6. TeamViewer 7. Zoho Assist Best…

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 software available on the…

A strong relationship between an IT department and a business team doesn’t develop by chance. As such, many businesses choose to use the comprehensive, consistent guidance offered by frameworks like the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) to foster such relationships. Currently overseen by AXELOS, ITIL has been around in some form since the 1980s and…

In the past, establishing a log management system was a reasonably simple process. However, in recent years—because of the complexity of log management standards, regulatory requirements, and growing networks—setting up an effective and compliant log file management system has become increasingly difficult. Today, enterprise log management extends beyond basic data collection. Modern log storage and…

Damaging cyber attacks are a rising concern as organizations increasingly rely on digital technology for managing sensitive data and running core business operations. While technology can increase business efficiency, without security measures in place, a digital-first approach can end up introducing vulnerabilities and putting data at risk. In this article, we will discuss the main…

Identity theft has been on the rise for decades, as technology designed to make our lives more convenient makes us increasingly vulnerable. Stealing someone’s identity is easier, cheaper, and faster than it’s ever been, and the chance of getting caught is minimal, so it’s no wonder identity theft is so often the average cybercriminal’s crime…