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At the 2024 AVANT Special Forces Summit in Phoenix in September, Cato Networks won the 2024 Vendor Net Promoter Score Award. AVANT is a technology services distributor (TSD) based in Chicago and a Cato partner. Cato was recognized for achieving a net promoter score (NPS) of 93 across two categories: An NPS score measures how likely customers are to recommend a company or its products and services to others. To put things in perspective, the average NPS score for a technology vendor is 64.

Cybersecurity skill gaps and shortages are often cited as a major reason that many organizations fail to implement effective security tools and practices. The UK’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) conducts an annual survey of the cybersecurity labor market in order to measure trends over time. This year’s research is largely in line with previous years, though there are changes and improvements in several areas.

The adoption of cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern business operations today. However, this shift brings forth significant concerns about data protection and security. Cloud security assessment plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Organizations must prioritize this process to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and establish robust security measures within their cloud environments.

Zero Trust is no longer a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have. According to Cisco, over 86% of enterprise organizations have started rolling out a Zero Trust framework to protect their business-critical information and ensure regulatory compliance, but only 2% have successfully implemented a mature ZT architecture. Zero Trust is no longer a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have.

Managing files and directories is a common task in computing, especially in the Windows PowerShell environment. The Remove-Item in PowerShell is a key cmdlet for deleting files and directories, as well as other types of items in PowerShell. Remove-Item can be used for local file systems as well as other PowerShell providers like the Registry, Certificate Store, and Environment variables.

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and you know what that means. Pumpkin spice versions of Trustwave Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions are now available! Well, not really, but pumpkin spice season is the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensuring that individuals and organizations are equipped to protect themselves against cyber threats.

Dreamforce 2024 once again proved to be a monumental event, with major AI advancements, product announcements, and keynotes that inspired the entire tech community. Among the highlights, Salesforce's introduction of Agentforce took center stage, offering businesses the ability to deploy autonomous AI agents that optimize customer interactions and streamline operations.

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is a time to focus on the critical importance of cybersecurity and provide individuals and organizations with simple, effective tools to stay safe online and protect personal information. Increased awareness and taking appropriate actions are fundamental to a more secure digital work environment. The theme for this year, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.

You may have noticed the buzz, but we just can’t stop talking about our latest product, Workbench! Workbench is a familiar way to interact with your data and take action in real-time when and how you direct it. Be sure to check out our available resources and try it out for yourself!