Articles by Ian Trump

  1. The 2016 Outlook For Cybercrime: What To Do To Keep Data And Systems Safe 1/21/2016

    Here is a list of areas of IT security technology focus and reasons why they need to be on everyone’s agenda.

  2. Cybercrime Rule #1: Machines Are Hard, People Are Soft 1/12/2016

    MAXfocus’ Ian Trump wonders why the predicted open season on Windows Server 2003 machines has failed to materialize.

  3. How CryptoLocker Has Been Good For The Industry 11/20/2015

    Ian Trump is a fan of ransomware; not because of what it does but because of how it’s refocused our attention on security. Here he offers four quick wins that will help you build a hard-to-hack fortress.

  4. Automatic Updates: Set It And Forget It … I Don’t Think So 10/26/2015

    It’s true that vendors have built automatic updating capabilities into their systems. As a result, many organizations have used a combination of Group Policy Objects, free Windows Update Services,  and adjusting the corporate image of some products to do automatic updates. Sadly, these organizations are under the mistaken impression that they are managing their IT.

  5. 5-Second Rule: Why Prioritizing Web Protection Shouldn’t Take A Moment Longer 5/22/2015

    Malware is more menacing than ever. While antivirus and patch management are known needs, an equally critical third component for defending your IT clients is required. As MAXfocus Security Lead Ian Trump explains, it’s time to incorporate a security, monitoring and filtering solution.

  6. Pop Quiz: What’s The Difference Between Compliance And Security? 4/27/2015

    The relationship between compliance and security is one that many IT types think they understand, but in reality don’t quite grasp. That’s why my ongoing effort to educate on this topic starts by asking the same question: Do you have smoke alarms in your home?

  7. Retail Or Healthcare: Which Is The Bigger Breach Threat? 1/29/2015

    Pssst! I have something for you. It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in healthcare. Surely, that grabbed your attention — and here’s what should hold it: Many of the industry’s vendors have done a poor job ensuring their applications are properly patched and up-to-date. And the sheer volume of devices running those applications to access and share confidential patient records complicates matters considerably.

  8. 5 Things Every MSP Needs To Know About Cybersecurity 11/10/2014

    It turns out factory workers enjoy scrolling through their Facebook News Feed as much as you and me. Maybe that doesn’t exactly raise eyebrows, but this should: connecting to the social media site via a flat network that controls all facets of production.