The spooky season is here: don’t let cyber attacks scare you!

Cyber attacks are this year's trick, and vulnerability management the treat to avoid shadow IT, non-compliant software, and security holes. Here's how!

October is here, and that can only mean one thing: the spooky season has officially arrived 👻 Okay, it might also mean that 2022 is about to end, but let's focus on the bright side: pie and costumes! Halloween puts us in the mood to be frightened. People dress up as scary movie characters, decorate their homes to match the occasion, children go around trick or treating, and for some reason, the sale of artificial spider webs reaches its annual peak. It's all part of the tradition. We're happy to be scared. However, there are some boundaries. It's okay for a colleague to put on a mask and jump from behind a desk. But it's not okay for someone to infiltrate your company's network and lurk to see what you're up to. Cyber attacks are this year's trick, and vulnerability management is this year's treat to avoid shadow IT, non-compliant software, and security holes. In this installment of the InvGate Digest, we'll take a closer look at: The best way to set up your cybersecurity strategy — including two different frameworks to get things going. The role of ITAM in securing your networks. Some tips to keep your service desk (and your organization) safe. Let's begin! The Basics of Vulnerability Management Vulnerability management is a proactive and continuous process that seeks to keep networks, systems, and general applications as safe as possible from cyberattacks. Discover how to do it and which tools can be of help. Read more NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Core Functions, Implementation Tiers, and Profiles   With an updated relevance since the White House instructed agencies to better protect government systems through more secure software, the NIST framework is a set of voluntary guidelines for organizations to manage cybersecurity risks. Here are its benefits and main elements explained.    Read more What are CIS Controls? Everything you Need to Improve your Cybersecurity   If you don't have a vulnerability management strategy in place, another good place to start might be these best practices to improve cybersecurity, created by the Center for Internet Security and based on data gathered from real-life attacks and effective defensive measures.   Read more What is Shadow IT and Why Should it be Avoided? Shadow IT. Just the name itself sounds spooky. Let's dig a bit deeper into the risks your organization is facing with this overview of what shadow IT is and how you can avoid it with just a few best practices.   Read more How to Build a Culture of Cybersecurity in Your Company   At the end of the day, none of your security efforts will be enough if your employees are unaware of potential threats. Building a cybersecurity culture is about decentralizing cybersecurity responsibilities to everyone in the organization. Find out how to do it!   Read more 10 Most Important Factors to Ensure a Secure Service Desk   The help desk is one of the most crucial elements of IT service delivery in an organization. So, securing it is a basic step to ensure its efficiency — and avoid costly downtimes. Here are 10 ways to ensure your service desk is compliant with industry security regulations.   Read more Introducing Software Metering to InvGate Insight Let's wrap this up with InvGate Insight's new features. You already know that it simplifies your cybersecurity efforts by creating a comprehensive inventory, detecting unauthorized hardware and software, and alerting you of outdated assets. Now, with Software Metering, you'll also be able to check software usage in your company's network, enforce company standards, and save money in the meantime.   Read more InvGate, 2093 Philadelphia Pike #2491, Claymont, Delaware 19703, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences