VAST Perspectives
Active Directory Security Gaps That Traditional Tools Miss
Many organizations use Active Directory (AD) to manage users, devices, and networks in a Windows computing environment. This reliance on the platform makes it an attractive target for threat actors. AD is a company’s central identity control plane, and a successful...
AI in IT Operations (AIOps): What You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being rapidly incorporated into a wide range of software products and services. The ability of AI and machine learning (ML) tools to quickly ingest and analyze large volumes of data has enabled the technology to be used in...
Microsoft 365 Security Tips You Should Implement Today
Microsoft 365 (M365) is widely used throughout the business world. It offers organizations a subscription-based, cloud-powered productivity platform that includes Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. The solution also provides...
Immutable Backups: Why They Matter for Ransomware Defense
Many IT professionals lose sleep worrying about threat actors attacking their mission-critical systems and data assets. While many types of cyberattacks exist, ransomware causes particularly severe consequences. A successful ransomware attack can stop crucial business...
How IT Decisions Impact Your Bottom Line: Metrics That Matter
A company’s IT decisions can have a significant effect on its fiscal health. Wrong choices can affect many aspects of a business, with financial ramifications such as reduced revenue and increased operating costs. Modern companies need a way to objectively evaluate...
24/7 Monitoring: How Managed Services Boost Business Continuity
Companies partner with a reliable managed service provider (MSP) like VAST for various reasons, including streamlining operations, reducing costs, and augmenting limited IT staff. While these are all valid reasons for a company to leverage managed services, they may...
Is Your Backup Really Secure? Cloud Backup Best Practices
Organizations of all sizes have incorporated cloud backups into their data protection strategy. The benefits of cloud backup solutions are hard to ignore. Companies leveraging cloud backups eliminate the need to implement and maintain on-premises backup...
Backup Exec is Going Away. Are You Prepared?
Backup Exec customers have seen the data protection solution undergo several changes over the last few years. Initially a Veritas solution, after the Cohesity acquisition of NetBackup, the product was put under the stewardship of newly formed company, Arctera. The...
The IT Security Checklist Every Company Should Follow in 2026
The New Year presents companies with an opportunity to review their IT environment to improve its performance, efficiency, and security. While the performance and operational efficiency of its IT infrastructure are crucial for any business, robust security is...
How MSPs Help Companies Meet Compliance Requirements
Businesses that process sensitive personal or financial data must comply with regulatory requirements to protect their privacy and security. Governments and specific industries develop data-handling requirements that companies operating in certain regions or markets...
