MySQL 5.7 End of Life: What Connectwise Automate admins need to know
The MySQL 5.7 end-of-life date is October 31, 2023. Many Connectwise Automate partners are on…
Defending the MSP tool stack in a zero-day world
We had the pleasure of being a vendor and speaking at MSPGeekCon23 — and it…
Connectwise Automate IP Restrictions: The good, bad, and ugly
IP restrictions for Connectwise Automate were released in patch 2022.11. This long-awaited feature has some…
Why should every Automate server have a WAF?
MSPs everywhere are concerned about RMM security, and with good reason — cyber attacks against…
State of Connectwise Automate Security 2022
We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of the Kaseya VSA attacks, and here at Automation Theory,…
How to defend ConnectWise Automate in a Cyberwar
Recent world events lead many to conclude that cyber-attacks may be imminent for many countries,…
How to pwn an Automate server: Connectwise Automate LAN Security
ConnectWise Automate security is something at the forefront of discussion for every MSP. Previously we’ve…
Connectwise Automate MySQL user changes in patch 2021.1
Automate patch 2021.1 includes major changes to application user authentication and the interactions with MySQL.…
Is your Automate server open to the world?
Restricting access to parties that need it is a core tenant of IT security. As…
Automate Security: Prevent unauthorized users from being created
In light of the recent security vulnerabilities, many Connectwise partners are starting to monitor Automate…