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How to get started with Zero Trust Security

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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Jammin’ with James Recapped: Zero Trust with Microsoft Services, Identity and Access Management

Blog / Microsoft 365, Zero Trust

Implementing a Zero Trust Model Embracing a Zero Trust security model within your organization can help your company decrease the chances of a potential breach. In this guide, we will share several steps your company can take to implement a Zero Trust approach to security. 1. The first step to setting up a Zero Trust

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The people of Plow: Getting to know our IT Asset Manager

Blog / Culture

Meet Van Richardson Meet Van Richardson, our IT Asset Manager. He started with the company in July of 2022 and was first inspired to work for Plow Networks because of the Asset Management position that was open at the time. Before joining the Plow Networks team, Van managed inventory for a local repair shop, so

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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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Cut the $hIT Recapped: The importance of telecom infrastructure and the future of Fiber

Blog / Business Strategy

Host and Plow Networks’ COO Bryan Link is joined by Executive Vice President at Mears Group, Inc. Trent Edwards to discuss the current state of telecom infrastructure. Having spent over 20 years in the telecom industry, Trent is the perfect person to teach us all about fiber. You’ve definitely heard of fiber, but what is

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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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Cut the $hIT Recapped: Improving your IT according to the people who support it

Blog / Business Strategy

Host and Plow Networks’ COO Bryan Link is joined by Plow Networks’ very own IT Service Desk Analysts Hannah Poston and Ryan Vaniman for this two-part series about how to make your IT more effective. If you are starting your IT career or have been in it for years, this two-part series is for you.

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