VAST Perspectives
What Should Your Managed Service Provider Actually Be Managing?
Many companies engage a managed service provider (MSP) to support their business by managing their IT environment. Working with an MSP is essential for small and medium businesses (SMBs) with limited technical skills. A reliable MSP can be instrumental in maximizing...
Six Signs Your Business Is One Click Away from a Ransomware Incident
No organization intends to be hit by a ransomware attack. A successful attack can make it impossible for users or customers to access critical systems for an extended time. In a worst-case scenario, a business can be forced to close after a ransomware attack....
Microsoft Copilot Security Considerations Before Deployment
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant designed to help users create content, automate routine tasks, and streamline workflows. Copilot is built into core Microsoft products, including Windows, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers. It cannot be totally removed...
Technology Debt: The Silent Threat to Business Growth
Organizations supporting on-premises data centers rely heavily on the performance and availability of their IT hardware. The failure of a critical server or hardware component can severely impact companies. Businesses can rapidly lose customers when a crucial...
Why SaaS Applications Still Need Backup Protection
Many organizations make extensive use of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to run or support business-critical functions. Companies regularly deploy SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 to process valuable and potentially...
Incydr/Code42 Is Reaching End-of-Life: How Will You Protect Your Data?
Most businesses understand the importance of deploying an effective data protection solution. Decision-makers typically try to implement a comprehensive data protection platform that safeguards the complete environment, including on-premises, cloud-based, and endpoint...
Why “Basic” Security Mistakes Still Cause Most Breaches
Modern companies often rely on complex IT environments to run the applications they need to meet their business objectives. Many teams deploy multiple advanced security solutions to protect their environments from sophisticated attacks by malicious threat actors....
The Biggest Cloud Security Mistakes Companies Still Make
Many modern companies leverage cloud services for part or all of their IT environment. While the cloud offers many advantages, teams must navigate a different, more complex security landscape. Organizations that fail to address the cloud’s security challenges put...
Why Reactive IT Is Costing You More Than You Think
Modern IT environments are typically complex creations with multiple moving parts. In a perfect world, a well-architected infrastructure and application stack would always run efficiently, supporting business-critical systems and maintaining customer satisfaction....
The Real Cost of Not Testing Your Backups
Most businesses implement some form of backup solution to protect their IT environment and data. They may go with an on-premises approach by building a dedicated backup infrastructure in their data center. Many companies leverage cloud backup solutions that eliminate...
