On November 28th, SoftwareCentral hosted an insightful Finnish-language webinar featuring renowned cybersecurity expert Sami Laiho. The event, titled “Patch More, Test Less,” attracted a highly engaged audience eager to learn about the evolving threats in cybersecurity and practical strategies for effective endpoint management.

Sami Laiho captivated attendees with his deep expertise and unique perspective on current cybersecurity trends. Some of the most impactful insights included:

1. The professionalization of ransomware operations

“Cybercriminal groups now operate with the sophistication of Fortune 500 companies, complete with customer service centers and standardized processes.” – Sami Laiho

Sami emphasized the need for organizations to understand these adversaries and their tactics.

2. The High Stakes of cybercrime

Sami revealed that cybersecurity leagues can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to insiders who introduce vulnerabilities into an organization’s network. This eye-opening reality underscores the importance of robust defenses.

3. Leveraging automation in Patch Management

Sami discussed the critical role of continuous patching in maintaining a secure environment. He provided practical tips for automating high-level patch management to keep extensive application portfolios up to date while ensuring safety through testing.

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Throughout the webinar, attendees actively participated in the chat, discussing cybersecurity topics, patch management, and best practices. The Q&A session sparked thought-provoking questions, demonstrating the audience’s keen interest in the subject matter.

The event highlighted current challenges and trends in endpoint management and cybersecurity. Sami addressed the importance of understanding the professionalization of cybercriminal operations, the value of diverse data assets to attackers, and the need for organizations of all sizes to implement effective defense mechanisms.

While the webinar primarily focused on Sami Laiho’s expertise, it also showcased SoftwareCentral’s commitment to providing valuable content and practical solutions in the endpoint management space. Sami’s insights aligned with the challenges that SoftwareCentral addresses through its offerings, particularly in the areas of patch management and application environment security on Windows devices.

“As an attendee myself, I found the webinar to be incredibly informative and engaging. Sami’s real-world examples and practical advice left me with actionable insights that I can apply in my own organization.”

The webinar received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees. Participants praised the practical, helpful content and appreciated the opportunity to learn from Sami Laiho’s experience. Many expressed that the event exceeded their expectations, with some even suggesting that the webinar could have been longer due to the wealth of interesting topics covered.

Looking ahead, SoftwareCentral aims to continue delivering high-quality events that cater to the needs and interests of IT professionals. Future webinars may explore topics tailored to specific audience segments, such as MSPs, service desk leaders, or CIOs, and feature a diverse lineup of well-known industry speakers.

For those who missed the live event, the webinar recording is now available on our YouTube channel

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SoftwareCentral remains committed to helping organizations navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape and effectively manage their endpoint environments. Stay tuned for more informative events and practical solutions designed to keep your organization secure.