Information is the lifeline of an organization. Think about what blood does to a human being. That is actually how the data and information that flow through our network is importance for our organization. Data and information are essential in our private lives as we monitor our homes using remote cameras. We want to know where our kids are, what they are doing, or where they are hanging out. We want to know where our vehicles are parked and the things happening around them. So, the information we are tracking must be secure because it can be compromised if it is not secure. And if it is compromised, it would not serve the purpose for which we need the data or information.

As you can see in today's world, so many devices are now classified as a computer. In the past, people think that the computer is the big bulky device you see on tables in many offices and organizations. You are right. Those devices are still considered computers. However, many other devices are now behaving and acting the same way those computers act. There are several devices that make up the Information Technology infrastructure for a business or an organization, even for individuals. In today's world, people store their files and their digital assets in the cloud, and some use data centers. Some companies manage data in the cloud. IT infrastructure could be your computers, your tablet, your PC, or even your smartphone. Then there are the servers which are used as storage facilities. You think about the various devices you use for communication as computing infrastructure. Also, information technology is what we used to carry out or perform job tasks...More

It is essential to understand what could go wrong in a system and to use mitigation action to protect the system from potential threats. In recent weeks you may have heard of an incident that explained why there is a need to take a defensive approach to protect your digital assets and infrastructures. The incident is that of Kaseya. Wired.com reported that the Kaseya was warned by the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure that there was a potential vulnerability in its system. In this case, Kaseya did not ignore the warning, but Kaseya did not move first to patch up the exposure...More