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In fact, some find even basic digital tasks overwhelming. I’m constantly being asked for technical advice.As if I have the magic formula that will... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/helping-people-stay-safe-online-a-simple-guide-for-it-pros) [![copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1618596102_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?width=6000&height=4000&name=AdobeStock_1618596102_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) 5 min read #### [The power of AI: how Copilot changes everything on Surface Pro](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 2/26/26, 11:53 AM AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s changing the way we work, create, and stay connected. At the heart of all this? Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, with the Surface Pro leading the charge. These devices aren’t just about looking pretty or running... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) [![](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-19-2026-12-09-12-2704-AM.png?width=940&height=625&name=image-png-Jan-19-2026-12-09-12-2704-AM.png)](https://blog.cns.global/citrix-las-a-leaders-guide-to-the-april-2026-change) 6 min read #### [Citrix LAS - A Leaders Guide to the April 2026 Change](https://blog.cns.global/citrix-las-a-leaders-guide-to-the-april-2026-change) ![Picture of Jignesh Parbhu](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Jig-Profile-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Jig-Profile-Pic.jpg) [Jignesh Parbhu:](https://blog.cns.global/author/jignesh-parbhu) 1/19/26, 11:29 AM Citrix enables many organisations to deliver secure remote access to desktops and applications. Often the invisible backbone of hybrid and remote work. If you work for an organisation that uses Citrix, there's an upcoming change you should be aware... [Citrix](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix) [Citrix Licensing](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix-licensing) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/citrix-las-a-leaders-guide-to-the-april-2026-change) [![surface-laptop-13](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/SUR24_COMMR_H_Rational_D_13_01_16x9_RGB.png?width=8192&height=4608&name=SUR24_COMMR_H_Rational_D_13_01_16x9_RGB.png)](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) 5 min read #### [The three most powerful Surface laptops: where AI meets premium design](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 1/12/26, 10:42 AM Microsoft just took the Surface Laptop to a whole new level with the Copilot+ PCs. You get sharp looks, top-tier hardware, and a real boost from AI features baked in. If you want power and flexibility, these three models really shine. Surface... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) [![surface-pro-OLED](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/SUR24_COMMR_BR_Rational_D2_01_16x9_RGB-1.png?width=8192&height=4608&name=SUR24_COMMR_BR_Rational_D2_01_16x9_RGB-1.png)](https://blog.cns.global/meet-the-new-surface-pro-copilot-pcs) 5 min read #### [Meet the new Surface Pro Copilot+ PCs](https://blog.cns.global/meet-the-new-surface-pro-copilot-pcs) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 1/12/26, 9:56 AM Microsoft isn’t just tweaking old models; they’ve completely shifted what a PC can do. The latest Surface Pro lineup puts AI right at the center, turning your daily workflow into something smoother, faster, and honestly, more impressive. It doesn’t... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/meet-the-new-surface-pro-copilot-pcs) [![tenable vs nozomi](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Tenable%20vs.%20Nozomi.png?width=2240&height=1260&name=Tenable%20vs.%20Nozomi.png)](https://blog.cns.global/ot-vs-it-vulnerability-management-nozomi-or-tenable) 12 min read #### [OT vs IT Vulnerability Management: Nozomi or Tenable](https://blog.cns.global/ot-vs-it-vulnerability-management-nozomi-or-tenable) ![Picture of Loughlin Lavery](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg?width=30&name=8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg) [Loughlin Lavery:](https://blog.cns.global/author/loughlin-lavery) 1/5/26, 9:56 AM Which is better for vulnerability management? Which fits your strategy?Let’s discuss. Security of Operational Technology can present a unique challenge compared with protecting IT. Legacy protocols, fragile endpoints, and stringent requirements... [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/ot-vs-it-vulnerability-management-nozomi-or-tenable) [![Copilot in Teams](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Copilot%20in%20Teams.png?width=1080&height=591&name=Copilot%20in%20Teams.png)](https://blog.cns.global/part-2-exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) 5 min read #### [Part 2: Exploring Copilot: A Focus on Teams](https://blog.cns.global/part-2-exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) ![Picture of Adam Merry](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Adam-Author-Pic.jpg) [Adam Merry:](https://blog.cns.global/author/adam-merry) 12/9/25, 1:27 PM So, after talking about Copilot chat in Teams, there is a whole other Copilot and Teams function area to discuss. While Microsoft might summarise this as: “Copilot in Microsoft Teams brings together data from your documents, presentations, email,... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/part-2-exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) [![Copilot Focus on Teams](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1238614136_Editorial_Use_Only-1.jpeg?width=6000&height=3688&name=AdobeStock_1238614136_Editorial_Use_Only-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) 6 min read #### [Part 1: Exploring Copilot: A Focus on Teams](https://blog.cns.global/exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) ![Picture of Adam Merry](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Adam-Author-Pic.jpg) [Adam Merry:](https://blog.cns.global/author/adam-merry) 11/21/25, 7:04 AM Welcome back, everyone, to my second installment of my Copilot blog series. Thank you all for staying with me through my initial post; hopefully we can make this worthwhile. By creating this blog, I have discovered that providing information, ... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/exploring-copilot-a-focus-on-teams) [![Azure Advisor](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Azure-Advisor.jpeg?width=5253&height=3502&name=Azure-Advisor.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/azure-advisor-your-built-in-guide-to-cloud-optimisation) 4 min read #### [Azure Advisor: Your Built-In Guide to Cloud Optimisation](https://blog.cns.global/azure-advisor-your-built-in-guide-to-cloud-optimisation) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 11/17/25, 11:36 AM Modern cloud environments present unique challenges when it comes to managing cost, performance, security and continuity in an ever-evolving platform — that's where Azure Advisor comes in.Azure Advisor acts like a built-in cloud consultant that... [cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Governance and compliance](https://blog.cns.global/tag/governance-and-compliance) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/azure-advisor-your-built-in-guide-to-cloud-optimisation) [![Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg?width=6144&height=3456&name=AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) 6 min read #### [Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 10/3/25, 12:39 PM Let's be honest - saving passwords in a web browser seems extremely convenient. Chrome or Edge offers to save them; all that needs to happen next is clicking "yes." But could there be potential risks here? But here's the thing: just because... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) [![rethinking-passwords-NIST-guidelines](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1333558234.jpeg?width=4096&height=2160&name=AdobeStock_1333558234.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) 6 min read #### [Rethinking Passwords: What the Latest NIST Guidelines Mean for You](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 8/14/25, 10:45 AM I recently discussed why going passwordless is the future of security, yet many organisations and technologies still need time to adjust. Passwords remain popular today and may remain used for some time to come; NIST guidelines in Special... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) [![copilot-chat-m365](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Copilot-Chat.png?width=1487&height=875&name=Copilot-Chat.png)](https://blog.cns.global/copilot-chat-and-m365-copilot-chat-arent-the-same) 5 min read #### [Copilot chat and M365 Copilot chat aren’t the same](https://blog.cns.global/copilot-chat-and-m365-copilot-chat-arent-the-same) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 7/15/25, 2:32 PM In today's competitive market, having the right tools for your team to conduct thorough research and gather their thoughts and drafts quickly can make all the difference. Microsoft 365 Copilot is an invaluable resource for professionals, enabling... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/copilot-chat-and-m365-copilot-chat-arent-the-same) [![passwordless-is-better](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg?width=4966&height=3020&name=AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) 5 min read #### [Better security? Ditch the password](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 6/6/25, 10:17 AM Passwords are no longer the gold standard for security. They are the weakest link. Despite decades of training users to create complex passwords and Identity Management solutions providing higher levels of encryption, hackers continue to bypass... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) [![microsoft-defender-antivirus-details](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-03-2025-06-43-28-5475-AM.png?width=940&height=512&name=image-png-Jun-03-2025-06-43-28-5475-AM.png)](https://blog.cns.global/defendnot-cyber-threat-understanding-the-risks) 4 min read #### [DefendNot cyber threat - understanding the risks](https://blog.cns.global/defendnot-cyber-threat-understanding-the-risks) ![Picture of Loughlin Lavery](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg?width=30&name=8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg) [Loughlin Lavery:](https://blog.cns.global/author/loughlin-lavery) 6/3/25, 5:00 PM Overview Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever—especially with the rise of accessible AI tools. One recent concern is the DefendNot tool, which can quietly disable Microsoft Defender on Windows systems without user awareness. This... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/defendnot-cyber-threat-understanding-the-risks) [![Adam, when there are no issues](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined.jpeg?width=1024&height=1024&name=undefined.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/my-experience-surface-laptop-7-intel-or-snapdragon-processor) 11 min read #### [My Experience - Surface Laptop 7 – Intel or Snapdragon Processor?](https://blog.cns.global/my-experience-surface-laptop-7-intel-or-snapdragon-processor) ![Picture of Adam Merry](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Adam-Author-Pic.jpg) [Adam Merry:](https://blog.cns.global/author/adam-merry) 4/23/25, 10:31 AM Quick intro [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/my-experience-surface-laptop-7-intel-or-snapdragon-processor) [![copilot-for-work](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/HERO-image-M365Copilot_HeroBanner_WordApp_Prompt_1920x1080.png?width=1921&height=1081&name=HERO-image-M365Copilot_HeroBanner_WordApp_Prompt_1920x1080.png)](https://blog.cns.global/my-journey-with-copilot-the-last-six-months) 7 min read #### [My journey with Copilot: the last six months](https://blog.cns.global/my-journey-with-copilot-the-last-six-months) ![Picture of Adam Merry](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Adam-Author-Pic.jpg) [Adam Merry:](https://blog.cns.global/author/adam-merry) 3/10/25, 11:33 AM From 'it's ok', to 'wow'. [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/my-journey-with-copilot-the-last-six-months) [![Circle of life coming to an end for Windows 10](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-31-2025-11-31-49-3036-PM.png?width=673&height=354&name=image-png-Jan-31-2025-11-31-49-3036-PM.png)](https://blog.cns.global/windows-10-end-of-support-how-intune-can-help) 5 min read #### [Windows 10 End of Support: How Intune Can Help](https://blog.cns.global/windows-10-end-of-support-how-intune-can-help) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 3/3/25, 4:08 PM Queue the orchestra, the “Circle of life” is sometimes an interesting journey for operating systems like any awesome tool that was once shiny and new. 10 years have passed since it’s birth back in 2015, it’s been a heck of a ride. growing up there... [Endpoint device management](https://blog.cns.global/tag/endpoint-device-management) [Intune](https://blog.cns.global/tag/intune) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/windows-10-end-of-support-how-intune-can-help) [![](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Essential%20Security%20framework-1.jpeg?width=1344&height=768&name=Essential%20Security%20framework-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) 6 min read #### [Essential 8 VS NIST vs ISO 27001 blog Pros and Cons](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 10/15/24, 9:50 AM Who's this article for? If your cyber security posture is important to you and your IT team. Working in G&R or compliance role that is researching for relevant frameworks. You are planning to embrace a new security framework. Trying to lower your... [Governance and compliance](https://blog.cns.global/tag/governance-and-compliance) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/essential-8-vs-nist-vs-iso-27001-blog-pros-and-cons) [![Surface Laptop 6 and Pro 10 now even cooler](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/M365-hero-blog-image-2.jpg?width=1260&height=567&name=M365-hero-blog-image-2.jpg)](https://blog.cns.global/new-surface-models-are-even-cooler) 8 min read #### [New Surface models are even cooler](https://blog.cns.global/new-surface-models-are-even-cooler) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 7/1/24, 10:47 AM In May 2024, Microsoft released an update to their Surface fleet. This article is an overview of some of the key changes that may be of interest when considering refreshing your fleet to be better equipped to embrace AI tools. [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/new-surface-models-are-even-cooler) [![cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Cybersecurity-Safe-Technology-Use-1.png?width=2200&height=997&name=Cybersecurity-Safe-Technology-Use-1.png)](https://blog.cns.global/cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online) 5 min read #### [Cybersecurity and keeping children safe online](https://blog.cns.global/cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online) ![Picture of Alejandro Andres Roig](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/8_orgid_1a386dfc-e594-405e-aee1-870a7d6a6074.jpg?width=30&name=8_orgid_1a386dfc-e594-405e-aee1-870a7d6a6074.jpg) [Alejandro Andres Roig:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alejandro-andres-roig) 5/14/24, 11:06 AM Young people typically prefer social media and online games like those found on social networks such as YouTube and TikTok; there is an increasing amount of content specifically targeted towards this age range, from videos geared toward younger... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/cybersecurity-and-keeping-children-safe-online) [![Cloud-costs-spiralling](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud-Costs-Spiraling.png?width=2200&height=1238&name=Cloud-Costs-Spiraling.png)](https://blog.cns.global/cloud-costs-spiralling) 7 min read #### [Cloud costs spiralling](https://blog.cns.global/cloud-costs-spiralling) ![Picture of Robert McQuhae](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Rob-McQuhae-headshot-LI.webp?width=30&name=Rob-McQuhae-headshot-LI.webp) [Robert McQuhae:](https://blog.cns.global/author/robert-mcquhae) 4/2/24, 3:48 PM It has become easy to spin up any services that many CFOs and senior managers are unsure of. They often are unaware of which cloud services are being consumed, and are landed with a large bill at the end of the month. Many of these services may... [cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/cloud-costs-spiralling) [![Best-ever-Notebook-to-manage-Microsoft-Surface](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/03-24-Surfaces-Blog-Image.png?width=2200&height=1238&name=03-24-Surfaces-Blog-Image.png)](https://blog.cns.global/best-ever-notebook-microsoft-surface) 10 min read #### [Best ever Notebook to manage, Microsoft Surface](https://blog.cns.global/best-ever-notebook-microsoft-surface) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 3/20/24, 12:52 AM Many IT teams are trying to save time. Rolling out Microsoft Surfaces can save you a bunch of time and in the long term - money. [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/best-ever-notebook-microsoft-surface) [![365-Defender-vs.-CrowdStrike](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/defender-vs-crowdstrike.png?width=2048&height=1152&name=defender-vs-crowdstrike.png)](https://blog.cns.global/365-defender-vs.-crowdstrike) 9 min read #### [365 Defender vs. CrowdStrike](https://blog.cns.global/365-defender-vs.-crowdstrike) ![Picture of Loughlin Lavery](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg?width=30&name=8_orgid_a069e906-cf7c-4190-b56a-edc1de7f13e4.jpg) [Loughlin Lavery:](https://blog.cns.global/author/loughlin-lavery) 1/3/24, 12:16 PM Companies are maturing their security posture by turning to Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions, like Microsoft 365 Defender (M365 Defender) for real-time monitoring and response. [Endpoint device management](https://blog.cns.global/tag/endpoint-device-management) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/365-defender-vs.-crowdstrike) [![how-to-enhance-remote-desktop-security-with-citrix](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_356950037.jpg?width=2200&height=1464&name=AdobeStock_356950037.jpg)](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-enhance-remote-desktop-security-with-citrix-daas) 5 min read #### [How to enhance remote desktop security with Citrix DaaS](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-enhance-remote-desktop-security-with-citrix-daas) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 11/27/23, 10:24 AM As employees continue to work across different locations, the transition from on-premise to cloud-based solutions, like Citrix Desktop as a Service (DaaS), is gaining momentum. This is because a DaaS can significantly improve security, stability and... [Citrix](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix) [DaaS](https://blog.cns.global/tag/daas) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-enhance-remote-desktop-security-with-citrix-daas) [![](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/endpoint-device-management-intune2.png?width=5120&height=2880&name=endpoint-device-management-intune2.png)](https://blog.cns.global/top-5-reasons-to-use-microsoft-intune) 4 min read #### [Top 5 reasons to use Microsoft Intune](https://blog.cns.global/top-5-reasons-to-use-microsoft-intune) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 11/23/23, 12:00 PM The full blog article was originally published on our Suredeploy product blog [Endpoint device management](https://blog.cns.global/tag/endpoint-device-management) [Intune](https://blog.cns.global/tag/intune) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/top-5-reasons-to-use-microsoft-intune) [![how-to-build-a-cyber-resilient-business](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/how-to-build-a-more-cyber-resilient-business.png?width=2200&height=1238&name=how-to-build-a-more-cyber-resilient-business.png)](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-build-a-more-cyber-resilient-business) 6 min read #### [How to build a more cyber resilient business](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-build-a-more-cyber-resilient-business) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 11/23/23, 11:46 AM Having a cyber resilient business is vital in today's rapidly evolving digital environment, with nearly4000 cyber attacks occurring daily threatening organisations and individuals. All the while, the fallout from a data breach has increased by 32%... [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/how-to-build-a-more-cyber-resilient-business) [![evergreen-it-citrix-cloud](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/imageforblog.png?width=5120&height=2880&name=imageforblog.png)](https://blog.cns.global/the-efficiency-paradox-cns-citrix-cloud) 5 min read #### [The efficiency paradox: Evergreen IT](https://blog.cns.global/the-efficiency-paradox-cns-citrix-cloud) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 11/10/23, 10:55 AM Today's businesses are racing to keep up with technology, but they often face a big problem: the efficiency paradox. This happens when the goal of using the latest tech to work better and faster gets blocked by outdated systems, security worries,... [cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Citrix](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/the-efficiency-paradox-cns-citrix-cloud) [![cloud-security-helps-student-data-protection](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20%232%20pic.jpeg?width=8688&height=5792&name=Blog%20%232%20pic.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/how-cloud-security-can-help-you-comply-with-student-data-protection-regulations) 6 min read #### [How cloud security can help you comply with student data protection regulations](https://blog.cns.global/how-cloud-security-can-help-you-comply-with-student-data-protection-regulations) ![Picture of Alex Huntington](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-H-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-H-Author-Pic.jpg) [Alex Huntington:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-huntington) 11/8/23, 4:41 PM As technology transforms education, student data protection is crucial to ensure safe digital experiences for both teachers and students. This blog explores cloud security's importance to student well-being while offering solutions that assist... [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/how-cloud-security-can-help-you-comply-with-student-data-protection-regulations) [![cloud-vs-on-prem-virtual-desktops](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_250694344.jpg?width=2200&height=1238&name=AdobeStock_250694344.jpg)](https://blog.cns.global/comparing-cloud-vs-on-premise-virtual-desktops) 6 min read #### [Comparing cloud vs on-premise virtual desktops](https://blog.cns.global/comparing-cloud-vs-on-premise-virtual-desktops) ![Picture of James Xuereb](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/James-Author-Pic.jpg?width=30&name=James-Author-Pic.jpg) [James Xuereb:](https://blog.cns.global/author/james-xuereb) 10/13/23, 11:00 AM The rise of security threats across increasingly distributed workforces has seen a greater demand for virtual desktops to support modern work styles. To meet this demand, your business needs high-performance technology that allows users to securely... [cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Citrix](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/comparing-cloud-vs-on-premise-virtual-desktops) [![6 best practices to ensure security and the productivity of employees](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_558704008.jpeg?width=5120&height=2880&name=AdobeStock_558704008.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/endpoint-device-management-for-retail) 4 min read #### [Endpoint device management for retail](https://blog.cns.global/endpoint-device-management-for-retail) ![Picture of Robert McQuhae](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Rob-McQuhae-headshot-LI.webp?width=30&name=Rob-McQuhae-headshot-LI.webp) [Robert McQuhae:](https://blog.cns.global/author/robert-mcquhae) 10/12/23, 11:11 AM The rise of security threats across increasingly distributed workforces has seen a greater demand for virtual desktops to support modern work styles. To meet this demand, your business needs high-performance technology that allows users to securely... 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