November 19, 2024 at 12:40PM Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching for Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices. This feature allows for updates to be applied without requiring a system reboot, enhancing efficiency and performance for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Announcement**: Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching. 2. … Read more
November 9, 2024 at 03:12PM Microsoft confirmed that recent security updates are disrupting SSH connections on some Windows 11 systems (22H2 and 23H2), affecting enterprise, IOT, and education users. A temporary fix involves adjusting access control list permissions. The company is investigating potential impacts on home and pro editions and plans to release a resolution … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 06:19PM Microsoft has alerted enterprise customers about a critical bug that led to the loss of important logs for nearly a month, jeopardizing the ability of companies to monitor unauthorized activity effectively. This issue highlights significant security risks for organizations dependent on these logs. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Issue Identified**: Microsoft … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 10:09AM The post-pandemic demand for “anywhere connection” is driving borderless business and the rise of digital nomads, both facing similar travel-related challenges. Enterprises must navigate diverse data landscapes, stringencies like GDPR, and complex data rules for compliance, security, and agility. Lessons from digital nomads teach to “pack light, comply right” in … Read more
June 13, 2024 at 04:05PM Oracle Advertising is shutting down after a decline in revenue. The company’s stock has risen due to deals with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and OpenAI. This move follows a series of acquisitions and challenges related to data privacy laws and legal issues. Industry experts suggest a shifting landscape for advertising … Read more
May 30, 2024 at 08:48AM GenAI is a key focus for enterprise IT strategies, with security teams working to establish best practices. They must ensure data privacy, content accuracy, responsible usage, and security-focused design and development. By addressing these four areas, security teams can understand and enhance the safety and reliability of GenAI technology. Based … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 05:33AM The Library of Alexandria is often misunderstood as being burned down by barbarians, but it actually suffered from political and resource-related challenges. Similarly, the recent Rhysida ransomware attack on the British Library highlights the critical importance of effective IT management and the potential consequences of failure to do so. The … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 12:27PM ConnectWise has urgently released patches for two critical security flaws in its ScreenConnect remote desktop access product, warning of high risk of exploitation. The most severe bug allows an “authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel,” scoring 10/10 in CVSS, while a second bug, an “improper limitation of a … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 09:44AM Webinar on remote working and network security. Remote work is here to stay, but security is crucial. Zscaler offers solutions for secure app access, traffic elimination, issue detection, and cost reduction. Join the webinar on 16 January at 6pm GMT/1pm ET/10am PT to learn more. Sponsored by Zscaler. Register to … Read more