Protecting your organization from threats to its digital operations is crucial no matter what work you do. Identifying malicious activity or vulnerabilities before they reach a critical stage using techniques such as a security risk assessment is vital in staying safe in ...
Cyber threats continue to evolve at a rapid pace, challenging even the most operationally mature firms to properly manage the risks.
Researchers at HP released a new article today warning of a new scam that attackers use to spread the RedLine family of malware. This scam tricks users into downloading a fake Windows 11 upgrade package that secretly installs the malware onto the user’s computer. This is ...
Modern business practices increasingly rely on computer systems, mobile devices, and digital online platforms. While these tools present vast opportunities for increased productivity, they also present significant security risks if not properly managed. Here we outline 8 ...
Smart company owners know that complacency presents a threat to your business in the best of times. But in our current climate, the velocity and unpredictability of those threats – and opportunities – has increased exponentially. That’s why staying on the cutting edge of ...
Operating in a digital world comes with the risk of losing everything in a cyber incident. It’s estimated that a ransomware attack takes place every 11 seconds, and our team has observed an increasing number of businesses having their backups targeted in these attacks. So, ...
Ascend Technologies has previously written about the benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for securing resources. Many use the Microsoft Authenticator application, which provides a nice user interface and is beneficial for a variety of use cases. In 2020, our ...
No matter what industry you work in, technology is likely becoming an increasingly prominent aspect of your business. Although this can make your life easier, it also poses many risks to your firm's security, so you must ensure you have appropriate strategies in place. A ...
Until early 2020, the oft-heard pushback from legacy security practitioners was that cloud computing could never be as secure as on-premise operations. With the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically and rapidly expanding work-from-home demands, many "cloud naysayers" were forced ...
Now is not the time to get complacent with your passwords.
This month, it was discovered that SolarWinds, a national IT software and infrastructure company, suffered a devastating data breach. By using a Trojan horse system, cybercriminals were able to infect more than 18,000 companies. While this plot was uncovered in December, in ...
As news of the SolarWinds Orion security breach continues to develop, the Ascend Technologies security team is closely monitoring updates and evaluating the impact on organizations like yours. This feed will be updated frequently with breaking news and expert insights ...
Unprecedented Business Environments Though pandemics have occurred throughout history, they are an unprecedented event for modern business. Across the United States in mid-March, many businesses took the lead in requiring employees to work remotely where possible as ...
What you need to know about cloud migrations Often, organizations want to move to the cloud for potential cost savings, flexibility and access to cutting-edge technology. The problem? Where to start
Are you realizing the full value creation opportunity from your portfolio companies? Private Equity is moving faster than ever and there’s more competition and uncertainty. Information technology is central to doing business today and the landscape is constantly changing ...
