ITOps teams are getting buried beneath too many disparate solutions for endpoint management

Automox released the findings of a report which revealed that keeping endpoints continuously updated and secure has become even more challenging since the Automox 2021 report, and that organizations are continuing to struggle with the complexity of usi… Continue reading ITOps teams are getting buried beneath too many disparate solutions for endpoint management

Devastating breaches apparently still not enough for organizations to prioritize endpoint security

Action1 released a report based on feedback from 491 IT professionals worldwide. The study explores the extent to which organizations plan to prioritize endpoint security and management practices in order to combat the growing cyber threats facing the … Continue reading Devastating breaches apparently still not enough for organizations to prioritize endpoint security

Employees are often using devices in seriously risky ways

Since the start of the pandemic, the modern workforce has become increasingly distributed, while employers have not been able to keep up with the changes in the way employees work. As a result, many high-risk activities and human behaviors continue to … Continue reading Employees are often using devices in seriously risky ways

PDQ Acquires Endpoint Management Solution Provider SmartDeploy

PDQ has announced today the acquisition of SmartDeploy, a Seattle-based provider of modern endpoint management solutions. The company plans to leverage SmartDeploy’s technology to improve its value proposition by providing seamless endpoint management solutions for IT professionals. “We’re fortunate to team up with SmartDeploy,” explained Jaren Nichols, CRO of PDQ.com. “Our customers passionately endorse SmartDeploy’s […] Continue reading PDQ Acquires Endpoint Management Solution Provider SmartDeploy

Attackers exploit another zero-day in ManageEngine software (CVE-2021-44515)

A vulnerability (CVE-2021-44515) in ManageEngine Desktop Central is being leveraged in attacks in the wild to gain access to server running the vulnerable software. About CVE-2021-44515 CVE-2021-44515 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that coul… Continue reading Attackers exploit another zero-day in ManageEngine software (CVE-2021-44515)

Patching takes 2.5 times longer when endpoints are remote

Action1 released a report based on the feedback from 491 IT professionals worldwide. The study explores how organizations patch and manage their remote and office-based endpoints and provide employees with remote IT support. The report reveals that eve… Continue reading Patching takes 2.5 times longer when endpoints are remote

Ransomware attacks surge, still victims are recovering quickly

Cymulate announced the results of a survey, revealing that despite the increase in the number of ransomware attacks this past year, overall victims suffered limited damage in both severity and duration. Research taken from nearly 900 enterprise profess… Continue reading Ransomware attacks surge, still victims are recovering quickly

IoT Security: Are Personal Devices Dragging Your Work Network Down?

How many connected devices have you added to your household since March 2020? Be sure to count fitness trackers, speakers, gaming machines and even your Tesla, if there’s one in your driveway. Were you one of the many people who waited months for a Peloton? Don’t overlook your new bike. Now add in all your […]

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Endpoint Management 1-Day Virtual Conference Now Available On Demand

Petri’s Endpoint Management 1-day virtual conference is now available to view on demand. At the end of last month, Petri hosted a full free day of learning, covering topics like how to manage devices using Microsoft Intune, how to deploy new hardware with Windows Autopilot, and managing security updates with Windows Update. The management of […] Continue reading Endpoint Management 1-Day Virtual Conference Now Available On Demand