A huge portion of today’s corporate network is made up of mobile endpoints, such as laptops, tablet computers, and mobile phones. These are domain-joined and non-domain devices that require access to corporate assets to carry out everyday operations. To facilitate easy access and secure information exchanges between the mobile devices and corporate assets, IT teams […]
Five worthy reads: Understanding quantum computing and its impact on cybersecurity
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. In this week’s edition, let’s explore how quantum computing works and how it impacts cybersecurity.Quantum physics describes the behavior of atoms, and fundamental particles like electrons and photons. A quantum computer operates by controlling the behavior […]
Five worthy reads: Are we ready for a passwordless future?
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we explore the possibilities and challenges of a passwordless era.This past year has been difficult for organizations globally, from having to deal with multiple cybersecurity issues due to evolving workforce models. But simple authentication […]
5 reasons integrated patch and vulnerability management mitigates risks swiftly and efficiently
ESG research on cyber risk management, which involved 340 cybersecurity professionals, revealed that 40 percent felt tracking patch and vulnerability management over time was their biggest challenge.The traditional approach to patch and vulnerability managementTraditionally, these processes involve dedicated tools operated by different teams.The security team employs vulnerability scanners to identify vulnerabilities in endpoints and shoots […]
Windows network monitoring made easy with OpManager
Network administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks at organizations of any size and scale. Their primary duty is to manage, monitor, and keep a close watch on the network infrastructure to prevent and minimize downtime. Managing a network includes monitoring all the network components, including Windows devices.In any Windows network, the […]
Transform the way you manage IT operations with the right network monitoring solution
Business-critical operations rely heavily on network performance. This means there’s a ton of pressure on IT teams to monitor the network effectively. There are numerous aspects to network monitoring, including virtual server monitoring, automation, baseline violation alerting, event logging, availability monitoring, and health monitoring. On top of this, networks are complex, especially when they’re comprised […]
OpManager now supports SMSEagle, Twilio, and Clickatell, so you can get SMS alerts anywhere!
IT admins need to know the status of their IT devices, servers, routers, switches, and firewalls. To meet this need, OpManager has a highly responsive and robust notification and alerting system that sends alerts via email, Slack, and even SMS.Gateway SMS notifications to the rescueMurphy’s law says anything that can go wrong will go wrong, […]
What do we talk about when we have password problems?
Chat 1Employee 1: Hi, admin.Employee 1: I forgot my password. Can you reset it for me? I’ve raised a ticket too.IT admin: *sigh*Chat 2Employee 2: Hello, admin. Can you unlock my account? I’ve raised a ticket too.IT admin: How many times did you enter the password knowing it was wrong?Employee 2: *awkward silence*The above are […]
GCP monitoring and alerting with Applications Manager
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), a suite of cloud computing services offered by Google, launched in 2008. It is a powerful cloud platform that offers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service, and serverless computing environments. Many companies are now using GCP to build, modernize, and scale their businesses.GCP monitoring with Applications ManagerMonitoring GCP […]
Boot machines remotely with OpUtils: The Wake on LAN advantage
When businesses have a high number of computers, getting all of them turned on manually can be a herculean task for any network admin. This can lead to organizations keeping their computers on even when not in use. Of course, this approach is not ideal, as electricity bills would skyrocket in result.That said, there are […]