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In today’s office environment, using Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for patch management is simply not enough to bolster network security. Microsoft applications are not the only ones at risk.  Third-party applications—such as Adobe, Apple or Google—are the cause of most current vulnerabilities. As a result, organizations are forced to dedicate additional resources to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Consider the experience of Ed Bruce, the sole member of HarborOne Credit Union’s IT department who was responsible for patching 475 PCs and 125 servers across 15 New England region offices. Knowing the risks his company faced from improperly patched client-side applications, he …

VMware has rolled out VMware Go Pro™ 2.1 to help small and midsized businesses (SMBs) manage their IT environments.  VMware Go Pro, developed by Shavlik for VMware, is a comprehensive cloud-based service that enables SMBs to consolidate, control, and secure their physical and virtual IT infrastructure.  With the latest release of VMware Go Pro, it is even easier to use with added functionality and simpler navigation.  This online service not only guides users of any expertise level through the installation and configuration of VMware vSphere™ Hypervisor, but now offers many new features that can help a user easily manage their …

If you grew up in the 1970s, or had a child during that era, you’ve probably heard of the non-profit organization Reading is Fundamental. The group is focused on children’s literacy, and how learning to read is the foundation for kids to build a more secure future through the motivation and inspiration they can develop through books.

Fast forward a few decades, and perhaps we might need a new, but similar, campaign directed toward the business community. This one, perhaps, should be called Patching is Fundamental. It would serve as a foundation for ensuring that corporate networks have a more secure …

The budget battle is now being waged on Capitol Hill, as key committees and lawmakers seek ways to fund the federal government through the rest of fiscal 2011.  And, if they can’t come to a resolution by March 4, there’s a risk of a government shutdown. Given that the deficit is now estimated to be about $1.5 trillion, it’s certain that any proposed budget will include a significant amount of spending cuts. For instance, one Republican proposal from the House of Representatives recently sought $32 billion in cuts from current spending levels.

While it is still to be seen what aspect …