In January 2025, the European Union’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into effect. If you’re an MSP and you have clients in the financial services sector, they will likely be turning to you for help with DORA compliance…
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Best Automated Patch Management Software in 2025
Did you know? — Recent research shows that 80% of cyberattacks happen due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. This highlights the critical role of automated patch management software in safeguarding systems. These tools not only streamline updates but also fortify your…
Heimdal and Interbel Partner to Secure Spanish Businesses Against Rising Cyber Threats
BARCELONA, Spain, and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, January 20, 2025 — Heimdal, a leading cybersecurity company, has partnered with Interbel, a Spanish cybersecurity and Email value added distributor with over 27 years of experience. Together, they will deliver powerful and user-friendly cybersecurity…
How to Prepare for NIS2 Audits – A Compliance Expert’s View
Third-party security questionnaires and the number of audits that are growing every year are killing everybody’s soul! – Larisa Mihai, Cyber Compliance Expert In October 2024, European Union member states had a deadline to transpose the NIS2 Directive into national…
Best 8 Endpoint Protection Software
Endpoint protection software works like a security system for a digital hotel. They equip each ‘room’ – in our case work device – with a lock, alarms, video surveillance, etc. This way they make sure each visitor or hotel employee…
How to Negotiate Your NIS2 Fine or Completely Avoid the Risk
In the next few years, a growing number of organizations across Europe will face investigations for non-compliance with the NIS2 Directive. If they are found to have poor cybersecurity practices, they may well be forced to pay multi-million Euro fines…
Your Ultimate Guide to NIS2 Compliance: Key Steps and Insights
The NIS2 Directive is a pivotal regulation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity within critical sectors across the European Union. With its stringent requirements for managing cyber risks, securing supply chains, and reporting incidents, it’s essential for organizations to ensure compliance. This…
Heimdal and Watsoft Team Up to Strengthen MSP Cybersecurity in France
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and PARIS, France, January 13, 2025 — Heimdal, a top European cybersecurity company, is teaming up with Watsoft, a French IT distributor focused on Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This partnership will help MSPs in France deal with today’s…
Best 10 Unified Endpoint Management Software
Managing laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices is no easy task – especially with remote work on the rise. The best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software turns chaos into control. By bringing endpoint management into a single platform, UEM simplifies IT…
NIS2 Compliance – How to Do It Sustainably by Continuous Compliance
Two weeks. That’s how long your organization will have to prepare if you face a NIS2 compliance audit. In those two weeks (just 10 working days), you’ll need to collate a huge amount of evidence to show you’re meeting minimum…
NIS 2 Compliance – How to Do It Sustainably by Continuous Compliance
Two weeks. That’s how long your organization will have to prepare if you face a NIS 2 compliance audit. In those two weeks (just 10 working days), you’ll need to collate a huge amount of evidence to show you’re meeting…
How Do Hackers Exploit Your Vulnerabilities?
At the time of writing, there are hundreds of thousands of publicly known vulnerabilities. These range from critical flaws that could cause irreparable damage if exploited to low-severity issues that might seem barely even worth bothering with. With vulnerability management, the…
How to Defend Against the Three Most Dangerous Cybersecurity Attacks
There are a lot of different hacking techniques to be aware of. At the time of publication, the MITRE ATT&CK framework identified some 236 hacking techniques across 14 different categories. Luckily, you don’t need to understand all these tactics to…
How MXDR Services Solve Cyber Talent Shortages
The cybersecurity industry faces an unprecedented talent shortage. In this article, we’ll explore the implications of this shortage and how MXDR services can bridge the gap. The shortage in cybersecurity expertise presents a significant challenge, affecting various sectors, from businesses…
Free & Downloadable Vendor Risk Assessment Template
Effectively managing third-party risks starts with a solid plan, and our Vendor Risk Assessment Template is the perfect tool to help you evaluate vendors and protect your business. Third-party vendors can introduce significant risks—ranging from cybersecurity vulnerabilities to compliance challenges.…
A Sysadmin’s Holiday Checklist: Keep Your Company Safe This Festive Season
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it’s also a high-risk period for cyberattacks. Cybercriminals look to exploit reduced staffing, remote work, and the surge in online activity. As everyone scrambles for last-minute deals, these attackers find it easier…
Top 7 Patch Management Alternatives for Action1
Organizations of all sizes rely on tools like Action1 to manage software updates and security patches. However, Action1 is not the only game in town. Businesses often need alternatives that better support remote devices, streamline software deployment, or align with…
The Complete Guide: How to Create an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Strategy
This post is authored by Heimdal’s Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Product Marketing Manager Andrei Hinodache. You may know him as the face of our popular series of webinars. If you want to watch the full webinar this EDR strategy guide…
Why Unified Endpoint Management Is Non-Negotiable for IT Teams in 2025
Meet Linda, the CFO of a multinational company. She is currently on her way to a business conference on the other side of the world. Linda makes many more trips like this these days. Once upon a time, jet-setting across…
Securing the Mobile Workforce. How UEM Empowers IT Teams in the Modern Era
Meet Linda, the CFO of a multinational company. She is currently on her way to a business conference on the other side of the world. Linda makes many more trips like this these days. Once upon a time, jet-setting across…