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Impact of AI on IAM

The Impact of AI and Emerging Technologies on Identity and Access Management

March 26, 2025

Introduction Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a vital module of information systems that verifies the legitimacy of individuals to [...]

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Navigating the Tariff Maze: Its Impact on PE Firms

Navigating the Tariff Maze: Its Impact on PE Firms, Portfolio Valuations, and the M&A Landscape

March 24, 2025

The intricate interplay between tariffs and their impact on the global supply chain and economic outlook has profound implications for […]

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8 Things That You Should Be Considering Today For Your Security Risk Management Program

8 Things That You Should Be Considering Today For Your Security Risk Management Program

March 11, 2025

Businesses are experiencing operational disruptions due to increasing technology pressures on multiple fronts; cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented [...]

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5 Best Practices for Effective Security Governance

5 Best Practices for Effective Security Governance

February 24, 2025

What is Governance? Security Governance is a framework through which your organization sets and achieves its security objectives, establishes decision-making [...]

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The Importance of GRC

5 Key Benefits of a GRC Program for Organizational Success

January 24, 2025

The Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance are vital in guiding and managing an […]

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Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2025

Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

January 15, 2025

Cybersecurity Trends That Will Impact Operational Efficiency Introduction Changes big and small are happening at every moment in the digital […]

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Quiet IT in the Age of AI

Quiet IT in the Age of AI: How AI Will Impact Enterprise Security

November 7, 2024

With the end of the year quickly approaching, industry pundits will undoubtedly start promoting views on the hottest technologies for […]

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2025 Deal Market Trends

2025 Deal Market Trends: Preparing for the Post-Inauguration Buy-Sell Frenzy

November 5, 2024

Since the COVID bubble burst, companies have adapted to decreased demand and spikes in interest rates and inflation. Conditions have […]

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Private Equity Firm Achieves Compliance Readiness with vCISO

RKON Technologies Acquires Bridge Security Advisors

October 22, 2024

RKON Technologies Acquires Bridge Security Advisors to Expand Cybersecurity Services in Regulated Industries Including Healthcare, Finance, and Manufacturing Chicago, OCTOBER […]

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AI

Impact of AI on IAM

The Impact of AI and Emerging Technologies on Identity and Access Management

March 26, 2025

Introduction Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a vital module of information systems that verifies the legitimacy of individuals to [...]

Read More
Quiet IT in the Age of AI

Quiet IT in the Age of AI: How AI Will Impact Enterprise Security

November 7, 2024

With the end of the year quickly approaching, industry pundits will undoubtedly start promoting views on the hottest technologies for […]

Read More
2025 Deal Market Trends

2025 Deal Market Trends: Preparing for the Post-Inauguration Buy-Sell Frenzy

November 5, 2024

Since the COVID bubble burst, companies have adapted to decreased demand and spikes in interest rates and inflation. Conditions have […]

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AI Security Best Practices

The Intersection of Generative AI and Security: AI Security Best Practices

September 18, 2024

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT and other advanced models continue to proliferate, organizations are faced with both exciting opportunities […]

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Navigating the Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Investment Decisions in Private Equity

Navigating the Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence for Investment Decisions in Private Equity

August 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) driven decisions allow firms to gain a competitive advantage, and the private equity (PE) industry is no […]

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Cloud

SharePoint's Benefits and the Case for Cloud

SharePoint’s Benefits and the Case for Cloud

June 9, 2022

Many businesses are using the Microsoft 365 Office suite of products, including SharePoint. However, they’re likely also using other file-sharing [...]

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Private vs Public vs Hybrid Cloud Environments Featured

Private vs. Public vs. Hybrid Cloud Environments

August 26, 2021

Organizations moving to cloud environments have increased significantly, especially as more businesses transition to remote work. A cloud environment offers [...]

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Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats by Platform Featured at RKON

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats by Platform

August 17, 2021

Security breaches and ransomware attacks have come to the forefront in recent months as cybercrime has seen a major increase. […]

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The 3 Cloud Computing Service Models Featured at RKON

The Three Cloud Computing Service Models

August 9, 2021

On-premise IT infrastructures have been the standard practice for businesses around the world for the greater part of the last [...]

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Top 5 Security Risks of Cloud Computing Featured | RKON

Top 5 Security Risks of Cloud Computing

March 18, 2021

A common misconception among organizations looking to move to the cloud is that cloud platforms are inherently secure. However, this [...]

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What is a Cloud Migration Featured at RKON

What is a Cloud Migration?

March 1, 2021

More and more Private Equity, mid-market and fortune 100 companies are migrating their business applications and services to the cloud [...]

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Remote Desktop Vs. Cloud Computing Featured at RKON

Remote Desktop Vs. Cloud Computing

February 22, 2021

Even before the work-from-home fallout of COVID-19 wreaked havoc upon existing IT infrastructures, there was a large push for organizations [...]

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What is Cloud Security Featured at RKON

What is Cloud Security?

February 3, 2021

As cloud usage continues to grow, securing your cloud infrastructure is vital for reliable performance, but the security risks of [...]

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Cybersecurity

8 Things That You Should Be Considering Today For Your Security Risk Management Program

8 Things That You Should Be Considering Today For Your Security Risk Management Program

March 11, 2025

Businesses are experiencing operational disruptions due to increasing technology pressures on multiple fronts; cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented [...]

Read More
5 Best Practices for Effective Security Governance

5 Best Practices for Effective Security Governance

February 24, 2025

What is Governance? Security Governance is a framework through which your organization sets and achieves its security objectives, establishes decision-making [...]

Read More
The Importance of GRC

5 Key Benefits of a GRC Program for Organizational Success

January 24, 2025

The Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance are vital in guiding and managing an […]

Read More
Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2025

Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

January 15, 2025

Cybersecurity Trends That Will Impact Operational Efficiency Introduction Changes big and small are happening at every moment in the digital […]

Read More
Quiet IT in the Age of AI

Quiet IT in the Age of AI: How AI Will Impact Enterprise Security

November 7, 2024

With the end of the year quickly approaching, industry pundits will undoubtedly start promoting views on the hottest technologies for […]

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From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: My Journey as a Woman in Tech

From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: My Journey as a Woman in Tech

July 23, 2024

As a woman in cybersecurity, I am often asked what sparked my interest in the field. My answer is simply [...]

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The Human Factor of IT: Why People are the Key to Cybersecurity

The Human Factor of IT: Why People are the Key to Cybersecurity

July 15, 2024

The average data breach in 2023 cost companies $4.45M. With sensitive data and millions of dollars at risk, it’s imperative [...]

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The Role of a vCISO in Modern Organizations

The Role of a vCISO in Modern Organizations

March 11, 2024

In 2023, there were over 2,200 cyber-attacks daily, and these persistent threats affected businesses of all sizes. Whereas cyberattacks in [...]

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Technology Advisory

The Role of a vCISO in Modern Organizations

The Role of a vCISO in Modern Organizations

March 11, 2024

In 2023, there were over 2,200 cyber-attacks daily, and these persistent threats affected businesses of all sizes. Whereas cyberattacks in [...]

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Decoding Digital Assurance: Securing Your Future in the Digital Landscape

February 11, 2024

Digital Assurance can power progress for your business, whether you're enhancing or maintaining evaluating established IT systems or developing new [...]

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Improve Operations with a Robust BI Strategy

Improve Operations with a Robust BI Strategy

February 10, 2024

According to a recent study, 55% of influential CEOs agree that competing operational priorities are inhibiting the company from changing [...]

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Get the Most from Your Microsoft Investment

Get the Most from Your Microsoft Investment

July 8, 2022

In our last blog about Microsoft SharePoint, we wrote about the need to work smarter, not harder. We’re going to […]

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Break Fast: The Need for an Early Tech Start in PE Deals

Break Fast: The Need for an Early Tech Start in PE Deals

April 6, 2022

After decades of being considered just a cost center, IT is now seen as a value creator. The right use [...]

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The Painful Truth about your High IT Costs Featured at RKON

The Painful Truth About High IT Costs

February 15, 2020

Make IT the hero of your business trajectory. IT is often cast as the villain in most mid-market stories. Instead […]

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Managed Services

IT Guide To Managing Your Remote Business Featured at RKON

IT Guide to Managing Your Remote Business

April 11, 2020

COVID-19 has quickly dismantled businesses in terms of operational efficiency and security. Supporting your help desk as companies adjust to [...]

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How Remote Work is Actively Enabling Hackers Featured at RKON

How Remote Work is Enabling Hackers

March 21, 2020

Remote work is enabling a whole new era of infection from cyber threats. Learn how remote working has left businesses […]

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How to Prevent Phishing at RKON

How to Prevent Phishing: Don’t Become a Victim

January 18, 2020

Have you ever received an email with lucrative, eye-catching offers that are too good to be true? Or one from […]

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Migrations

What is a Cloud Migration Featured at RKON

What is a Cloud Migration?

March 1, 2021

More and more Private Equity, mid-market and fortune 100 companies are migrating their business applications and services to the cloud [...]

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Strategy

Private vs Public vs Hybrid Cloud Environments Featured

Private vs. Public vs. Hybrid Cloud Environments

August 26, 2021

Organizations moving to cloud environments have increased significantly, especially as more businesses transition to remote work. A cloud environment offers [...]

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The Painful Truth about your High IT Costs Featured at RKON

The Painful Truth About High IT Costs

February 15, 2020

Make IT the hero of your business trajectory. IT is often cast as the villain in most mid-market stories. Instead […]

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