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Cyril Englert
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With over 35 years in Information Technology, my experience have included development, project management, sales and technical support, and business consulting. As an IBM and HCL Business Value Consultant, I help organizations build compelling business cases and financial justications. I support the BigFix Marketing organization as a technical writer and blogger.
Posts by Cyril Englert

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March 27, 2023
Consolidating Tools Can Help in Uncertain Economic Times
“IT tool consolidation” refers to the process of streamlining an organization's technology stack by reducing redundancies and consolidating similar tools into a single platform.

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February 28, 2023
US Federal Government Exerts Authority in Cybersecurity: Impacts Felt Around the World
Here, we highlight each of these actions and describe how HCL BigFix supports the government’s (and any organization’s) initiatives to strengthen the ability to prevent cyberattacks.

Automation |
February 8, 2023
Oracle Increases Prices for Java - Look to BigFix for a Solution
To help our customers navigate this Oracle change, BigFix Inventory can identify which machines have Oracle Java to avoid unexpected license compliance issues.

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February 8, 2023
Large-Scale Ransomware Campaign Exploits a Two-Year-Old VMware Vulnerability
The attack campaigns appear to be exploiting CVE-2021-21974 for which a patch has been available since February 23, 2021. Systems running ESXi versions 7.0, 6.7 and 6.5 are currently being targeted and pose the greatest threat.

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January 4, 2023
BigFix Support for Popular Databases and Middleware
BigFix users can enjoy unified patch management by using a single platform for deploying database and middleware patches as they do with other BigFix-supported software and operating systems.

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October 26, 2022
Use BigFix to Implement RBI Cybersecurity Framework
Use BigFix to implement RBI Cybersecurity Framework

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October 17, 2022
Users Name BigFix a Leader in Endpoint Management; Blows Away the Competition
HCL BigFix was just named a leader in Endpoint Management, blowing away its main competition in 6 of 7 categories.

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October 4, 2022
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month October to raise the importance of internet security and cybersecurity measures for businesses and consumers.

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August 23, 2022
Increasing Cyber Threats Warrant Faster Vulnerability Remediation
HCL BigFix empowers you to get ahead of the latest threats and exploits using our continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation.

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August 11, 2022
Network Chuck discusses how to reduce cyber stress and pain of endpoint management
Hear from Network Chuck what he says about cyber breaches, the impact of losing data on the dark web, and how IT teams can collaborate with HCL Bigfix.

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August 4, 2022
Vulnerability Management is more than checking a box
Read about the aspects of vulnerability and compliance management, what is essential for your organization to address, and its advantages. Visit www.BigFix.com

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June 22, 2022
Best Practices for Patching Workstations
BigFix Technical Advisor has recently published a blog about best patching practices using BigFix. Read here to know more.

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June 3, 2022
Why Patch Management is Important and How to Get It Right
Learn what Patch Management solutions are and understand how HCL BigFix could help businesses to defend themselves from cyber threats.

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May 19, 2022
Why NOW is the Time to Unify IT Ops and Security
Effectively manage all endpoints with the right leadership and tools, irrespective of location, and minimize security issues resulting from patches.

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May 15, 2022
BigFix Supports NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Ransomware Risk Management
Download the whitepapers to get an overview of the NIST Framework and the implementation of the Ransomware Risk Profile published by NIST.

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May 12, 2022
Fight Conti Ransomware with BigFix and Tenable
Fight Conti ransomware with BigFix. Request a free demo to learn how BigFix can manage every endpoint before, during, and after a cyberattack.

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May 11, 2022
Kuppingercole Speaks about BigFix
Watch webinar about HCL BigFix joined by security experts Martin Kuppinger and Dan Wolff in relation to the challenges of managing a growing number of endpoints.

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May 2, 2022
Find More, Fix More and Do More…with BigFix
Each BigFix management server is capable of managing 300,000 endpoints. Understand how BigFix remediates vulnerabilities and reduces risk fast.

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April 12, 2022
HCL BigFix for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to help them keep their multiplatform endpoints continuously patched and compliant. Read this blog to know more.

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April 6, 2022
HCL BigFix in Higher Education
The HCL BigFix enables manage both university and student-owned endpoints. Learn why higher education customers use BigFixi in their IT department.

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August 4, 2023
Genuine Parts Company and ESM Technology Inc Develops Innovative Visibility and Analytics Solution Using BigFix
Read the blog and learn how Genuine Parts Company and ESM Technology Inc develops innovative visibility and analytics solution using BigFix

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June 16, 2023
Hackers have exploited a flaw in the MOVEit file transfer tool, exposing data of millions worldwide
Learn how HCL BigFix helps guard against the hacking campaign by the Russia-linked ransomware group known as Cl0P.

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June 15, 2023
Threat group Volt Typhoon warrants attention
Get the most timely update on the malicious Volt Typhoon and learn how HCL BigFix is already there for your protection.

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October 2, 2019
Harden Your Servers with BigFix Compliance
BigFix Compliance is used effectively to harden servers reducing security risk.

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June 26, 2020
HCL's IT Organization Consolidates Six Tools and Slashes Costs with BigFix
HCL IT consolidated six different endpoint management tools -- SCCM, Flexera Secunia, RedHat Satellite, Flexera Admin Studio, Symantec Wise, and JAMF -- using BigFix and streamlined endpoint management processes, and to provided a single source of truth for all endpoints.

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January 21, 2020
Major US Bank Implements BigFix to Fulfill Regulator Requirements
The US Federal Government levied a substantial fine on a leading US Bank because they were not satisfied with the Bank’s patch process and reporting. The Bank uses several, disparate, patching tools including Microsoft SCCM and Tanium; regulators insisted the Bank have a unified reporting solution to confirm operating systems and business applications were fully patched and compliant. As a result, BigFix was successfully implemented to

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November 10, 2020
BigFix offers Fixlets for RHEL versions at End of Support
The BigFix Extended Patch for RHEL offerings eliminates the need for customers to manually discover, curate, test, and package ESU content and reduces the window of vulnerability.

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September 3, 2020
Understanding BigFix: The Premier Endpoint Patch Solution
Avail of the core capabilities of HCL BigFix. It supports effective patching of over 90+ different OS, including Windows, Linux, macOS, UNIX, and more

Automation |
October 7, 2021
BigFix Remote Control can now target UNATTENDED endpoints
Using HCL BigFix take control of a managed target located anywhere in the world and learn about four types of Remote Control Deployments.

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September 28, 2021
Simplify Device Driver and BIOS updates with BigFix
BigFix effectively provides the visibility and control necessary to keep device drivers and BIOS firmware current. For more information, visit HCL BigFix.

Automation |
March 2, 2022
Securely Manage Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) Using BigFix
Did you know that all ATMs run some Microsoft Windows or Linux version? Learn how HCL BigFix helps secure automatic teller machines.

Automation |
February 9, 2022
BigFix is now Nutanix-Ready!
Nutanix delivers an enterprise cloud platform that natively converges computing, virtualization, and storage into a resilient, software-defined solution.

Automation |
February 2, 2022
BigFix Lands Top Rating on Gartner Peer Insights for Unified Endpoint Management Capabilities
HCLSoftware announced that HCL BigFix received the highest capabilities rating among 24 eligible products on Gartner’s Peer Insights for UEM.

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January 19, 2022
BigFix extends Inventory Capability to Discover Software in Containers
BigFix extends inventory capability to discover software in containers. The container software discovery feature allows for avoiding over-deployment penalties.

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December 15, 2021
NEW! A Buyers Guide for Selecting the Best Endpoint Management Solution
Read new buyer’s guide lists more than 175 functions and capabilities that characterize an effective endpoint management platform. DOWNLOAD this new buyer’s guide for free!

Automation |
November 9, 2021
Why upgrade from ILMT to BigFix Inventory?
Upgrade from ILMT to BigFix Inventory to extend the financial savings of knowing about all the software installed in your environment.

Automation |
November 1, 2021
Managing and Securing Endpoints in Healthcare
HCL BigFix can help by empowering IT organizations in healthcare to enhance endpoint compliance and security while saving valuable time and resources.
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