Talia Brooks, Author at Plow Networks

What a CISO needs to know about cyber insurance

Cyber insurance concepts every CISO should understand Cyber insurance has become essential to any risk management strategy, as no organization can bank on its cyber defenses being 100% invulnerable. It's also essential because even a successful defense against an attack can still result in significant costs. To mitigate risk, it makes sense to invest in [...]

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How to get started with Zero Trust Security

Blog / Zero Trust

Most organizations today rely on a distributed workforce and services in the Cloud. At the same time, attackers have ramped up security threats. The result: Companies have made Zero Trust projects a priority. One big question many companies are wondering about is how to make the transformation to zero trust. Small, defined steps are best.

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Microsoft 365 renewal time is upon us: here are your options

Blog / Microsoft 365

Overview of Microsoft 365 Licensing Microsoft 365 is a suite of cloud-based productivity tools from Microsoft. It includes familiar applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and powerful collaboration tools like Teams and SharePoint. But to use these tools, you need something called a license. If you’re buying licenses directly from Microsoft or through a CSP

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Simple tips to save on your Microsoft 365 renewals

Blog / Microsoft 365

When looking at Microsoft 365, many costs stack up beyond the initial licensing fees. And no, Microsoft isn't scamming you. It's often the result of poor license management. Many of these are hidden or go unnoticed as your organization scales business operations. But don't worry; we can guide you so you can tighten up your

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Cut the $hIT 2023 Recapped: Five takeaways on Zero Trust Architecture

Blog / Security Posture, Zero Trust

Plow Networks hosted it’s 2nd annual Cut the $hIT live podcast event this fall, with an excellent panelist lineup including Fortinet’s VP of Engineering, Clearwater’s Chief Risk Officer, Insentra’s CIO/CISO, CRC Group’s Cyber Insurance Specialist, Plow Networks’ Director of Technical Development, and one of Jamf’s Apple Security Specialists. Bryan Link, Plow Networks’ Chief Operating Officer

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What is technical debt?

Blog / Business Strategy

Technical debt refers to the inefficiencies and waste that arise when IT resources no longer meet an organization’s needs. It can encompass everything from code and applications to physical hardware. Perhaps the IT asset no longer works well, has become inefficient, uses too much energy, is underutilized, doesn’t integrate with your newer IT resources, or

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Why executives should go all-in on Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Blog / Security Posture

For almost 20 years, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has generated security awareness for everyday internet users and businesses. But, far from simply being a month of reminders about security best practices of digital users, it’s a chance for IT and business executives to reflect on and recalibrate their organization’s security posture. Technology leaders should pause and

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Proactively mitigate cyber attacks

Blog / Security Posture

Cybercrime is now an industry that is worth billions of dollars. Hackers use advanced techniques and tools involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to get around security controls and expedite the cyber attack lifecycle. In such a turbulent threat landscape, businesses can no longer afford to sit and wait around for an attack to

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What is Security Posture?

Blog / Security Posture

An organization’s security posture represents the overall security status of its networks, systems, and procedures. It is a holistic snapshot of your security strengths and vulnerabilities across hardware, software, data, and end users. Understanding and improving your security posture is essential to safeguard your assets, maintain your business reputation, and build the trust of your

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IT Cost Optimization: What is it and techniques to save

Blog / Business Strategy

What is IT cost optimization? IT cost optimization is continuously evaluating an organization's technology processes to discover cost-saving opportunities. IT optimization has become crucial to business success as the working landscape has changed. As a result, IT cost reduction processes should be at the center of a business's overall IT strategy.  Examples of IT assets that

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Author name: Talia Brooks