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The Rise of Ransomware as a Service and What It Means for Defenders

Ransomware is no longer a niche threat carried out by a handful of highly technical cybercriminals. Today, it operates as a mature, scalable business model that closely mirrors the structure and efficiency of legitimate software companies.

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What is Rogue Device Detection? Eliminating Blind Spots Across Your Network

Rogue devices introduce hidden risk into otherwise secure environments. ArmorPoint’s rogue device detection continuously monitors network and agent telemetry to identify unauthorized or unmanaged devices as soon as they appear. By revealing blind spots such as personal laptops, unapproved IoT hardware, or malicious devices, organizations gain the visibility needed to respond quickly and reduce exposure before a threat escalates.

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What is a Managed Network Sensor? Deep Network Visibility Explained

Security teams rely on tools like firewalls and EDR to identify suspicious behavior, enforce policies, and protect endpoints. But even with strong controls in place, organizations still face one persistent challenge: network blind spots.…

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How Performance Monitoring Enhances Threat Detection and Reduces MTTR

Security teams are trained to watch for suspicious logins, unusual network traffic, and alerts from security tools. But some of the earliest signs that something is wrong begin long before a SIEM rule fires.…

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Moving Beyond Compliance: How CISOs Can Build Programs That Actually Reduce Risk

Compliance is important, but it does not guarantee security. As CISOs prepare for 2026, the priority is moving beyond audit checklists and building cybersecurity programs that truly reduce business risk.…

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The Top Cybersecurity Threats Law Firms Face

Law firms have long been trusted to handle some of the most sensitive data imaginable—corporate trade secrets, merger details, intellectual property, and private client records.…

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Key Cybersecurity KPIs and Metrics to Report to the Boardroom

As cybersecurity becomes a business-critical function, CISOs must communicate metrics that connect technical performance to organizational outcomes.…

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Selling Cyber: Inside ArmorPoint’s Co-Delivery Model

ArmorPoint’s Co-Delivery Model offers a new path for service providers to deliver cybersecurity. Instead of building a costly SOC or reselling someone else’s tools, co-delivery blends the provider’s customer ownership with ArmorPoint’s 24/7 SOC operations.…

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What the MS-ISAC Transition Means for K–12 and Public Education

TL;DR:Federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) officially ended on September 30, 2025. For many K–12 school districts, that change marks the loss of their only no-cost cybersecurity lifeline.…

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Windows 10 End of Life: What’s Next for Your Security Strategy

After nearly ten years as one of the most widely used operating systems in the world, Windows 10 has officially reached its end of life. Microsoft’s last cumulative update was released on October 14, 2025, marking the end of free technical support and security patches.

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Budgeting for Cyber Resilience: How Local Governments Can Adapt After the MS-ISAC Transition

For nearly two decades, the MS-ISAC, managed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), served as a trusted cybersecurity resource for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments.…

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Top Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season

Every holiday season, cybercriminals ramp up phishing scams, gift card fraud, malicious shopping apps, and fraud campaigns aimed at both retailers and consumers. They take advantage of increased online traffic and reduced security staffing to maximize their impact. Businesses can protect themselves with 24/7 monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and employee awareness training. Shoppers can reduce their risk by verifying links, using secure payment methods, and avoiding suspicious gift card requests.

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