The Patch Management Checklist #3: Patching Servers
Need to patch your servers for security and compliance while guaranteeing the most uptime of services possible? It helps to have a patch management checklist. In my previous two posts, [...]
The Patch Management Checklist #2: Patching Workstations
In my last post, I discussed the need that every large organization’s IT department has: The need for a patch management checklist. Much of that checklist involves planning for thorough [...]
The Patch Management Checklist #1: Initial Decisions
Patch management is something every organization has to do. But keeping every system patched and secured against every vulnerability can become a tedious, never-ending task in itself. And we know [...]
Windows 10 Version 1809 Rollout: What you need to know
Windows 10 Redstone 5 (version 1809) is expected to rollout in October 2018. This means that Windows Update servers will begin delivering the Windows 10 version 1809 update to all [...]
What is Patch Management and Why Does It Matter?
First, what is patch management? Patch management is simply the process of acquiring, testing, and installing patches (and possibly other upgrades) for software applications. And it is the simplest, most [...]
Top 10 Desktop Security Risks and How to Fix Them (2018 edition)
Desktop security risks are an unfortunate constant in any environment. Not a year goes by where we don't hear about a high-profile cyber attack or data breach. Target, Home Depot, [...]
Model Technology Solutions Welcomes Steve Bowman as Vice President of Sales
Model Technology Solutions, a St. Louis-based consulting and managed services provider specializing in IT automation, announces the addition of Steve Bowman as vice president of sales. Bowman will lead Model’s [...]
Patch or Petya: There Are Only Two Choices When It Comes to Security
Cyberattacks don't appear to be going away anytime soon. This is what businesses need to do to mitigate IT security threats.
The 3 Biggest Lessons to be Learned from WannaCrypt
Last week’s “WannaCrypt” ransomware attack not only exploited serious vulnerabilities and caused catastrophe for big name businesses around the globe, but it also highlighted some important lessons in IT environment [...]
The 12 tips of SCCM
I'm feeling festive so I'm writing a holiday themed blog... Well kinda. Okay so here's a list of 12 SCCM tricks/tips that I use throughout many of my engagements. Some [...]
