Healthcare Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Guarding Patient Data 

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Healthcare organizations are not immune to cyberattacks. When patient records are leaked, the impact goes far beyond reputational damage. Data breaches can delay surgeries, compromise patient outcomes, and in some cases, lead to loss of life. The financial toll, often in the form of regulatory fines and operational disruption, can cripple even well-resourced institutions. For […]

AI In Cybersecurity: Use Cases, Risks, and How to Implement It Safely 

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The virtual battlefield is evolving. Cyberattacks by malicious actors are no longer a nuisance; they’ve become organized and sophisticated operations capable of crippling businesses and their entire infrastructure. In such a high-stakes environment, traditional, manual cybersecurity can no longer keep up.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how we protect IT infrastructure. Yet, it carries a […]

Azure Migration: A Comprehensive Guide, Best Practices and Tools 

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Azure migration is the process of moving applications, workloads, and data from on-premise servers or other cloud environments into Microsoft Azure to gain scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Beyond being a cost-effective way to modernize IT, it has also become a strategic approach for enhancing flexibility, improving data security, and unlocking innovation.  For many organizations, […]

Microsoft Intune: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Endpoint Management

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Microsoft Intune is a revolutionary tool in modern device management and security posture enhancement. As organizations expand mobility and cloud adoption, securing mobile devices, apps, and organizational data has become a critical challenge. In modern cybersecurity, employees remain the weakest line of defense — oftentimes not from neglect but from the risks introduced by unmanaged […]

Azure Cost Optimization Strategies: 7 Ways to Optimize Spend

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Azure cost optimization is more than a budgeting tactic. Fundamentally, it aligns technical decisions with financial accountability across teams to reduce excess spend on Azure resources and utilize the budget effectively for innovation and growth.   In 2025, enterprises are expected to waste $44.5 billion on cloud infrastructure—roughly 21% of their total spend, according to Harness’s […]

Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Defender for Cloud Apps: Distinctions and When to Use Both 

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps are two distinct solutions designed to protect different parts of your cloud environment.  Defender for Cloud secures infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) resources, such as virtual machines, containers, and cloud configurations across Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud. […]

IT Service Outsourcing Explained: Benefits, Costs & What to Expect

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IT service outsourcing supports core business operations by offloading complex IT functions to specialized providers. Managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and user support in-house often increases operational costs, complexity, and risk. By outsourcing, organizations transfer these responsibilities to external experts, enabling internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives.  This article outlines what IT service outsourcing entails, why […]

Microsoft Data Loss Prevention With Purview  

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Microsoft 365 has become the default productivity platform for global organizations, integrating tools like Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and now, Microsoft Copilot. Today, over 70% of Fortune 500 companies also use Copilot to boost productivity    As Copilot pulls data from across your Microsoft 365 environment, it can surface more than just relevant information. Without clear […]

Azure RBAC Explained: Roles, Permissions & Best Practices  

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Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is the critical security system that determines permissions for your cloud resources. It’s the framework that stands between your data and potential threats.   With data breaches growing at 15% annually, most involving customer personal identifiable information, proper access control isn’t optional. Azure RBAC partners with Azure Active Directory to create […]

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Amol Joshi

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Amol is a senior security executive with over 20 years of experience in leading and executing complex IT transformations and security programs. He’s a firm believer in achieving security through standardization, avoiding complexity, and that security is achieved using native, easy-to-use technologies.

Amol approaches business challenges in a detail-oriented way and demonstrates quantifiable results throughout highly technical and complex engagements. Creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, Amol uses the Consulting with a Conscience™ approach to advise clients about IT solutions.

Amol has a BSc. in Computer Science, is a certified Project Manager by PMI (PMP), and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).