IT Tips

Illustration of a technician inserting a puzzle piece labeled “UPDATE” into a server, surrounded by warnings like file corruption and misconfiguration—representing system maintenance and IT troubleshooting.

IT Insights: Avoiding Downtime During Updates

It’s possible to level up your IT systems while minimizing downtime. By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Installing an IT update can be an exciting process, delivering potential improvements in security, performance, compliance and more. Despite…

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Look Before You Leap: Assessing Third-Party App Risk

By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Aristotle supposedly once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Although the ancient philosopher died nearly 2,000 years…

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Vendor Security: The Weakest Link?

Vendors carry unique risks; here’s how to address them Remember the TV show The Weakest Link? Running from 2000 to 2012, the show enjoyed quite a bit of popularity back in the day. Host Anne Robinson’s catchphrase “You are the weakest…

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Are You Practicing Good “Cyber Hygiene”?

You know the value of practicing dental hygiene. The same is true for your cybersecurity! Anyone who has been to the dentist knows the drill. You are in the middle of getting your cleaning, and your hygienist starts asking about…

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Abstract digital illustration of a padlock at the center, surrounded by interconnected dots and lines, symbolizing cybersecurity networks and protection goals for the new year.

Top Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2025

Like many people, I often find myself in a reflective mood at the start of the new year. The days are getting longer, and the prospect of renewal is in the air. One area that I naturally like to focus…

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