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Nearly 1,000 Patches in a Month: Why the Old Patching Model Is Breaking DownVulnerability discovery is beginning to outpace many organizations’ ability to assess and remediate what is being found. The challenge is no longer simply deploying patches. It is deciding…Source: Action1Cloudflare launches Basin to simplify enterprise data analyticsCloudflare has launched Basin, an open, serverless data platform designed to help developers and enterprises collect, store, catalogue and analyse data without managing dedicated infrastructure, becoming locked into…Source: Intelligent CIO Middle EastInsights from the 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report Every year, the Microsoft Digital Defense Report gives us an opportunity to step back from individual threats and look broadly at what Microsoft’s security and threat intelligence teams…Source: Microsoft Security BlogPreparing governments for an era of interconnected cyber riskAccording to this year’s Microsoft Digital Defense Report, government agencies and services were the sector most impacted by cyber threats in 2026, accounting for 27% of observed activity,…Source: Microsoft Security BlogAction1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for Cybersecurity Awareness MonthFounder-led cybersecurity company backs OpenAI’s collective cyber defense call by helping everyone protect 2X the endpoints from vulnerabilities. The post Action1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for…Source: Action1Secure what’s next: Your guide to Microsoft Security at Microsoft Ignite 2026In this article Why you should attend Microsoft IgniteMake the most of your time at Microsoft Ignite Explore the Security sessions at Microsoft Ignite 2026 Build your schedule…Source: Microsoft Security BlogMicrosoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) End of LifeMicrosoft Configuration Manager isn’t end of life, but each Current Branch version has its own support deadline. See which versions are still supported, what happens when support ends,…Source: Action1Windows AutopatchWindows Autopatch automates updates for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Edge, and Teams through Intune, but it has important limitations. See how it works, what it supports, where it…Source: Action1CWE vs CVE — Weaknesses vs. VulnerabilitiesLearn how CVE and CWE differ, how they work together, and how security teams use both to improve vulnerability prioritization, remediation, and prevention. The post CWE vs CVE…Source: Action1UAE leads in AI Agent deployment but rapid containment remains a challengeAgentic AI has moved firmly into large-scale production across the UAE, according to new global research from Dataiku, the Platform for AI Success. Conducted by Harris Poll, the…Source: Intelligent CIO Middle EastVM Patch Management: How to Patch Virtual Machines at ScaleLearn how VM patching works, the best practices for scaling it safely, and how to automate the process across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The post VM…Source: Action1Force a Group Policy Update (gpupdate /force)This guide shows how to use gpupdate /force, GPMC, and PowerShell to refresh policies locally or remotely, verify the results, and manage updates safely across multiple endpoints The…Source: Action1