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Vulnerabilities - Known but not patched
Known but not patched

A new study by Ivanti, Cyber ​​Security Works (CSW), Cyware and Securin shows that, contrary to optimistic estimates, ransomware threats will not have lost any of their clout in 2022. The study "2023 Spotlight Report: Ransomware from the perspective of threat and vulnerability management" makes it clear: Compared to the previous year, the number of vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware has increased by almost 1/5 (19%). Among the total of 344 new threats that security providers were able to identify in 2022, there are also 56 vulnerabilities that are directly linked to ransomware...

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Security: Bosses fall for phishing the most
Security: Bosses fall for phishing the most

While decision-makers and bosses expect employees to have a high level of cyber security awareness, they most often fall for phishing, use bad passwords or share them outside of the company. An interesting Ivanti study. The security provider Ivanti has published the results of the international study "State of Security Preparedness 2023". Accordingly, German companies are only partially able to effectively fend off attacks. There are major gaps, especially in the areas of patch management and protection against attacks via the supply chain. For the study, Ivanti recruited 6.500 employees worldwide from three functional levels...

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Risk-based patch management for vulnerabilities
Risk-based patch management for vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals don't wait for companies to patch a vulnerability. The attack usually succeeds quickly and is then expected. Risk-based patch management is recommended so that the time factor loses some of its weight. From the moment a vulnerability is published, it takes an average of just 22 days to develop a working exploit. On the company side, however, it takes between 100 and 120 days on average until an available patch is implemented. One reason for this discrepancy is certainly that companies have long been powerless against the sheer number of new vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities: In 22 days…

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Report 2022: 4 times as many ransomware attacks as in 2019 
Report 2022: 4 times as many ransomware attacks as in 2019

As Ivanti's Q2-Q3 2022 Ransomware Report shows, ransomware attacks have more than quadrupled since 2019 — including increased use in warfare. Organizations need to be aware of the threat landscape and their vulnerabilities. Ivanti, the provider of Ivanti Neurons, the automation platform that discovers, manages, secures and nurtures IT assets from the cloud to the edge, has released the results of its Q2-Q3 2022 Ransomware Index Report. The report shows that ransomware has increased more than four-fold (2019%) since 466. In addition, ransomware is increasingly…

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Revised Neurons platform creates a better overview
Revised Neurons platform creates a better overview

Ivanti, the provider of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, secures, and maintains IT assets from the cloud to the edge, introduces Ivanti Neurons for Digital Experience. This enables IT teams to better understand, measure and optimize the digital employee experience (DEX). With this innovation, Ivanti continues its mission to enable and secure the Everywhere Workplace by combining IT Service Management (ITSM), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Cybersecurity. This gives IT teams a 360-degree view of their entire IT landscape. Ivanti Neurons for Digital Experience proactively measures and optimizes the experiences employees...

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Ivanti Expands Neurons Platform for Better Cybersecurity

Three new modules for the Ivanti Neurons platform enable secure Everywhere Workplace for better cybersecurity and contextual digital employee experiences: Patch for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Ivanti Neurons for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, Digital Experience Score . Ivanti, provider of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, secures and maintains IT assets from the cloud to the edge, introduces three new integrated solutions: Ivanti Neurons Patch for MEM (Microsoft Endpoint Manager), Ivanti Neurons for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and the Digital Experience Score feature within Ivanti Neurons Workspace. With these modules, Ivanti supports its customers…

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72 percent of IT departments lose experts due to high workloads

An Ivanti study shows: 72 percent of IT departments are currently losing experts due to high workloads and unrealistic expectations of IT. Time-wasting "service request" puts a strain on IT teams / IT service automation reduces workload and increases the positive perception of teams in the company. IT teams are all too often overworked and undervalued. In fact, however, they play a central role in the economic success of a company. Automated IT processes are being treated as an important step to reduce the burden on teams and increase their productivity. As part of a recent study, Ivanti analyzed the connection between automated IT service offerings and the perception of IT teams in the...

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Digital Workplace: Managers fail to recognize security gaps
Digital Workplace: Managers fail to recognize security gaps

The security provider Ivanti has presented the results of a study on security in the digital workplace. This makes it clear: IT has created the digital workplace - but now it is important to protect it against new attack vectors. 24% of those responsible for IT believe that IT security is only partially equipped for the digital workplace. In fact, when it comes to IT security in the remote working world, there is still room for improvement, even if management sometimes takes a different position than IT. Lack of influence of IT on the design of the Digital Workplace The study basically suggests: The Digital Workplace…

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Neurons platform with risk-based patch management
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Ivanti, the automation platform, introduces new integrated solutions: Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management, Ivanti Neurons Digital Assistant, and Ivanti Neurons for Healing enhancements with automatic ticket classification. The new and expanded products support companies in realizing and securing the "Everywhere Workplace". Ivanti Neurons is a hyper-automation platform. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to meet the growing demands of IT and security teams. Against the background of increasing remote and hybrid work, they are confronted with completely new challenges. Ivanti Neurons independently repairs and secures devices, providing end users with personalized self-service experiences. Included…

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Ransomware Report 2022: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Ransomware Report 2022: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Hackers are increasingly targeting zero-day vulnerabilities and the supply chain. 29% more ransomware associated CVEs and 26% more ransomware families compared to last year. These are just some of the findings from the 2022 Ivanti Ransomware Report. Security vendor Ivanti has presented the findings of the Ransomware Spotlight Year End Report, conducted jointly with Cyber ​​Security Works, a CNA (Certify Numbering Authority) and Cyware. The report identifies 32 new ransomware families in 2021, bringing the total to 157, an overall 26% increase year-on-year. The report shows that these ransomware groups…

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