Comprehensive Patching Management<\/strong><\/p>\n Staying secure means staying current with updates. We’ve expanded our patching coverage to include over 50 additional vendors for common freely available non-Microsoft applications on PCs and laptops. We’ve also added Mac patch management to our service portfolio.<\/p>\n Our new CVSS scoring system in the management view helps prioritise critical security releases, ensuring the most important updates are deployed first.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Our remote control solution has been upgraded with enhanced communication features, including chat capabilities outside of active sessions and video chat support. This means faster problem resolution and clearer communication when you need assistance.<\/p>\n We’ve introduced the Security Posture report, available through our client portal under Microsoft 365 Security Reports.\u00a0 There is now an enhanced “Security Posture” report with compliance framework mapping for CIS, CISA M365, NIST, CISA, ScuBA and Essential 8 and very recently we expanded the report to now cover over 130 key measurements.<\/p>\n To keep you safe, we deployed Geo-Location logon restrictions to all Foundation clients and implemented stronger controls on user isntalled Enterprise Applications.\u00a0 \u00a0To help keep you informed we added Microsoft Secure Score and MFA overviews to your Monthly report.<\/p>\n For our Security Plus clients, we’ve upgraded the 24×7 Vigilance SOC service to include 90 days of event retention. We’ve also added endpoint ransomware and data exfiltration prevention to our MDR service, along with password spray detection for Microsoft 365 environments.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n These enhancements represent our ongoing commitment to making IT work for you. Each improvement is designed to reduce complexity while increasing security and reliability across your IT infrastructure.\u00a0 We’re busy working on our next updates now to keep your cyber-protection at the forefront.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n We will be auto updating your Microsoft Secure Score to reflect KARE-delivered security measures.\u00a0 \u00a0Many KARE Foundation clients can expect to see that increase their score by 20%.<\/p>\n We will start 2026 with continuous training model, replacing the current quarterly batched approached.\u00a0 The new methodology includes stronger reporting and is less disruptive using smaller more frequent training.\u00a0 \u00a0We will also offer options for new user onboarding training and recurring training focused on your key policies and procedures.<\/p>\n This is an international and certifiable Security framework.\u00a0 We will be adding to your monthly report tracking against the Gold certification standard.\u00a0 This is perfect for clients that need to demonstrate to clients that they have obtained the Gold level.\u00a0 We will also offer certification services.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_image src="https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/KARE-Improvements.png" title_text="KARE Improvements" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" border_radii="on|20px|20px|20px|20px" box_shadow_style="preset1" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"]<\/p>\n To learn more about how these KARE Foundation enhancements can benefit your business, contact our team today. We’re here to ensure your IT systems support your business goals, not hinder them.<\/p>\nAdvanced Remote Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Strengthened Microsoft 365 Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Advanced Security Plus Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Some bigger changes we expect to go into 2026 will include:<\/h2>\n
Improving your Microsoft Secure Score.<\/h3>\n
Cybersecurity training and phishing testing refresh.<\/h3>\n
Introduction of SMB1001.<\/h3>\n
Even better: these changes are being introduced for no additional cost to you.<\/h2>\n