Alpine Cyber Blog

What is Endpoint Security?   You’re probably familiar with terms like “ransomware”, “malware”, “phishing”, and “data breaches” and (hopefully) have tools in place to help prevent those cybersecurity attacks. But, what about Endpoint Security? If that term is new to you, it’s ok; I’m here to help you understand what it is and why Endpoint Security Management is a crucial component of your company’s security posture. Endpoint management is the process of ensuring that anything (including servers, desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones) that’s used to access your company’s network is secured, monitored, and managed. Or, in simpler terms, it’s making…

The IT Department Dream Scenario Imagine your CIO has the following information at his or her fingertips: Exactly how many machines are in their environment All the vulnerabilities for each device All the available patches A list of priorities to show which issues are most critical And what else could complete this dream scenario? For any patch that isn't available or installable, the team has a mitigation plan to address it. Are you already living the dream? Or did you just realize your vulnerability management isn't up to snuff? Keep reading and we'll explain how CIOs can sleep easier at…