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New Hire and Leaver Requests: What IT Needs
A new hire waits on a login when the request comes late, and a leaver keeps access when it never comes. What IT needs from you, and when, for both.
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Ivanti Connect Secure Zero-Days: Patch and Check
Attackers chained three Ivanti Connect Secure flaws to get root on VPN appliances. CISA lists all three as exploited. Fixed versions and checks.
Cisco ASA and FTD VPN Flaw: Remote Reload Bug
CISA lists Cisco ASA and FTD flaw CVE-2026-76418 as exploited. A crafted VPN request can reload the firewall. Affected setups, fixed versions, steps.
Is This Email Real? How to Check and Report It
Got a suspicious email? Here is how to check it, report it with the Outlook Report button, and why quarantined mail should not be released without IT.
How to Test a Backup Restore Before You Need It
A backup you have never restored is a guess. Here is how to test a restore, what to check and how often, and why ransomware makes the test matter.
BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day: What to Check
CVE-2026-102764 let a China-linked group take over BeyondTrust Remote Support appliances. Who is affected, how to patch, and how to spot a breach.
FortiOS CVE-2025-61624: Admin Bug Leads to Root
CISA lists FortiOS flaw CVE-2025-61624 as exploited. It needs admin access, but attackers used it to reach root. Affected versions and what to do.
Ransomware Gangs Exploit PAN-OS GlobalProtect Flaw
Qilin and Inc operators are attempting CVE-2026-0257 against Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPNs. Who is affected, fixed versions, and what to check first.
PHP2Shell: Two Critical PHP Flaws, What to Do Now
PHP2Shell lets an unauthenticated attacker run code on servers that serve PHP. Fixed versions, where PHP hides in your business, and what to do first.
The 10-Step SASE Framework: Which Steps Apply
Cloudflare's 10-step SASE framework was written for enterprises. What it maps to for a small or mid-sized business, and where most should stop.
Giving Contractors Access Without a VPN Client
Contractors and temps on personal devices are a real access problem. A browser-based alternative to VPN clients, and where it does and doesn't fit.
The Business Case for Replacing Your VPN
New research shows most organizations are already moving off VPNs for Zero Trust access. The data on why, and what it takes to get leadership buy-in.
