The fall of Mobile Device Management and the rise of the app container
When I talk to IT managers, we often discuss the grip they lack. Co-workers run around with privately owned laptops and phones, that differ in operating system, update pace and settings. IT managers…
Don’t trust the fort! The zero-trust model explained
As a rule, remote workers and their devices can’t be trusted. You simply can’t know who’s on the other side or what network they’re on. This is why we always recommend to not use VPN, as this creates…
What is Remote Access Control? (No, it’s not a stupid question)
Many people understand the concept of remote access. It’s working without being physically present at the office, right? Well yeah, sort of. But if you’re responsible for securing this remote access,…
This is how you make remote access work [5 focus points]
So your employees want to work from home. Great! Remote workers have the potential to deliver great work in less time, without occupying all of your company computers and eating all the granola bars…
5 Scenarios You Don't Need to Worry About when using MailZen with Office 365
Imagine one of your colleagues wants to access Office 365 when they’re out and about, using their own mobile? It’s not that hard to picture, right? But as an IT manager, you know this seemingly…
How to stay friends with remote workers & still rule IT security
“Put that down”. “Careful with that, it’s fragile.” “What did I tell you about talking to strangers on your company smartphone?” IT managers sound suspiciously like mothers. And whether you have kids…
“Don’t look at me” - Who’s responsible for IT security?
To date, the question from the title remains unanswered. Because who is responsible for IT security in this modern age? Network users make a lot of unintentional mistakes, as they’re often unaware of…
Scary Wi-Fi: the danger of WPA2-Personal (because no: it’s not safe)
Quite some SMEs manage their Wi-Fi as if they’re at home. The connection is unprotected, easy-to-guess passwords are written down on post-its and are shared with everyone asking for access. But while…
Head in the Cloud, feet on the ground: the future of NAC
If we are to believe practically everyone around us, we’re doomed to fail unless we take all of our belongings to the Cloud. There, we can store and analyse data, exchange it with others and build…
Back to the Future: why revisit Network Access Control?
Imagine a little pesky piece of malware. There it is trying to get into your system. It can come in from anywhere; an employee bringing their own device, from the need to share Big Data, from…
