Ekco August Digest

Welcome to the August edition of the Ekco Digest. As the summer winds down and the weather begins to turn, the team at Ekco is gearing up for our busiest season. Over the coming months we're planning some insightful webinars on Attack Surface Management, NIS 2 and Backup & Disaster Recovery. Stay tuned to register for those. But for now, let's recap on our latest blog posts.

Our latest blog posts tackle some of the most pressing issues in the world of cybersecurity and IT. From the hidden dangers of privileged accounts to the benefits of AI-driven security solutions, we've got you covered. We've also delved into the world of hybrid cloud, exploring the best practices for balancing flexibility and control, and the importance of robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Additionally, we're back with the Azure Monthly Round-Up?to provide you with the latest updates and changes from Microsoft.

?Let's dive in!

Essential Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR) Strategies

Ensuring Service and Data Resiliency

In this blog, Ekco's Head of Backup & DR, Neal Smyth, discusses essential Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) strategies to ensure service and data resiliency for organisations. He highlights the risks associated with digital transformation and automation, using the CrowdStrike incident as a case study emphasising the need for robust BDR measures. Read blog

Azure Insights: Monthly Round Up

As an IT leader your to do list is overflowing, staying informed about the latest Microsoft Azure changes isn’t always easy. Each month we’ll be sharing the latest news and updates from Microsoft including key changes, General Availability (GA) releases, Public Previews and new resources. One less thing for you to think about. Read the round up

Always On AI: 7 Things to Consider

AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, offering real-time threat detection and automated response. However, organisations have a lot to consider when deploying AI-driven security solutions. Read blog

The Hidden Dangers of Privileged Accounts?

Implementing robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategies, such as regular password rotation and multi-factor authentication, is crucial to safeguard against these threats. Read blog

Optimising SecOps with SOAR: A Strategic Approach

A strategic approach to SOAR implementation, including process optimisation and stakeholder alignment, is key to realising its full potential Read blog

Hybrid Cloud: Balancing Flexibility and Control

Hybrid cloud architectures offer the best of both worlds - the scalability and cost-effectiveness of public cloud with the control and security of private cloud. What's needed to strike the right balance between control & flexibility? Read blog