This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Privileged users are the key to the information system. The operation of information systems and the availability of enterprise resources depend on privileged users’ actions. If admins make a mistake or their credentials are leaked to attackers or competitors, it could put your business at serious risk.

Last week, when Russia advanced past Ukrainian borders we began to hear about the coordinated, hybrid attacks – spanning both cyber warfare and physical warfare – that lead up to the event. Phishing emails sent to the State Administration of Seaports of Ukraine sent earlier in February as a sort of advanced attack against Ukrainian ports. A new data wiper malware installed on hundreds of machines across Ukraine – reported within hours of Russia invading.

According to Business Insider, 80% of people give up on their new year resolutions within the first 30 days. Don’t let your business and IT security goals fall into this trend, too! We’re now in February, but there’s still plenty of time to salvage your new-year goals, both your IT security and personal ones. The secret to falling into that successful 20% is to chart your resolution with clear plans on how to achieve it.

ManageEngine’s privileged access management (PAM) suite of products have helped over one million IT administrators and users around the globe efficiently manage their privileged credentials and access. On that note, we’re excited to announce that we’ve been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Privileged Access Management!