ExisorWhat is Business-IT Alignment? A study by Trianz of over 5,000 company leaders found that, except for technology-intensive industries such as high tech, communications, entertainment, and banking, most leaders do not understand the fundamental digital technologies capable of transforming their enterprise.1 As technology permeates everything that businesses do, it is critical for business leaders to […]
What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Organizations face many varieties of risk. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines risk as “the effect of uncertainty on objectives”.1 “Enterprise risk” refers to the effect of uncertainty on enterprise mission and business objectives, and managing these risks is referred to as enterprise risk management (ERM). ERM is […]
What is the Difference Between Authentication and Authorization? Security authentication and authorization both play important roles in online security systems. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different. Authentication Authentication is the process of confirming a user’s identity in order to provide access to sensitive information. This is often accomplished via username […]
What are the Security Threats to IoT Devices? The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection and communication between internet-enabled physical devices. The growth of such devices has been explosive, as smart devices such as wearables, sensors, phones, cars, appliances, and household gadgets are becoming increasingly prevalent in more and more aspects of daily living. […]
What is RMM? Remote monitoring and management (RMM) is a type of IT software that managed service providers (MSPs) use to monitor users’ devices, endpoints, and networks. RMM works through a small footprint called an “agent” that an MSP installs on clients’ devices, such as workstations, servers, and mobile devices. The agents share information about […]
What is a Data Trust Strategy? Most business leaders believe that their organizations are making their data and data usage more trustworthy, though consumers tend to disagree. According to a PwC survey1, 55% of business leaders say that consumers trust them more with their data than they did two years prior, but only 21% of […]
What is Data Exfiltration? A critical function of computer and network security is keeping sensitive data inaccessible to unauthorized entities. Data exfiltration is a cybercrime that poses a serious threat to computer network security. Data exfiltration is a form of illegal leakage of sensitive data from a particular individual or organizational system. Google explains data […]
What are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are measures of performance. They are commonly used to help an organization track progress towards long-term organizational goals by defining and evaluating performance progress. A McKinsey survey reveals that boards share frustration with top executives due to the lack of effective integrated approaches to cyber risk management and […]
What are the Threats of Ransomware to the Remote Workforce? PwC’s report Cyber Threats 2022 found ransomware incidents in 2022 made ransomware to be a major cybersecurity threat faced by organizations of many sizes and in many sectors. 1 Threat actors were able to circumvent security measures and successfully infect networks, from manufacturing to retail […]
What is VDI? The work landscape has changed dramatically, with employees increasingly working from home and hybrid cloud ecosystems becoming commonplace. As the landscape changes to include more employees working from various locations, on different devices, and within many systems, the challenges of administration and security are growing and changing as well. In order to […]