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8 Patching Schedule Best Practices: Schedule, Prioritize & Avoid Downtime (2026)

8 Patching Schedule Best Practices: Schedule, Prioritize & Avoid Downtime (2026)

by Joe Gleinser | Apr 13, 2026 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft, Security

Patching schedule best practices are the five proven steps IT teams use to keep systems secure and avoid costly downtime: inventory, prioritization, testing, maintenance windows, and verification. According to Gartner, 99% of exploited vulnerabilities are already...
Microsoft Defender XDR: Features, Capabilities & Review (2026)

Microsoft Defender XDR: Features, Capabilities & Review (2026)

by Shane Gronniger | Mar 31, 2026 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft, Security

“Microsoft is refining the most complete XDR offering in the market today,” states the Forrester Wave™ report.  Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) for Q2 2024, this recognition underscores...
MFA Methods Compared, From SMS Codes to Passkeys

MFA Methods Compared, From SMS Codes to Passkeys

by AJ Arjes-Maddox | Mar 23, 2026 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft, Security

More people are become aware of the fact that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a crucial step in safeguarding your accounts against unauthorized access. While many people still rely on traditional SMS and Voice MFA, these methods have significant vulnerabilities. ...
Windows Defender vs Microsoft Defender: Are They the Same? (2026)

Windows Defender vs Microsoft Defender: Are They the Same? (2026)

by Shane Gronniger | Mar 22, 2026 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft

Most people searching for “Windows Defender vs Microsoft Defender” are trying to answer one simple question: are they the same thing — or do you need both? The confusion is understandable. Microsoft has renamed and expanded its security tools over time, so what used...
Defender for Business vs Defender for Endpoint: Which One You Need? [Comparison, 2026]

Defender for Business vs Defender for Endpoint: Which One You Need? [Comparison, 2026]

by Joe Gleinser | Mar 17, 2026 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft, Security

Microsoft Defender for Business is built for small organizations with limited security operations. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is designed for teams that need advanced visibility, investigation, automation, and SIEM/XDR integration. If you’re deciding between...
Inside Our Security-First MSP Model (Video)

Inside Our Security-First MSP Model (Video)

by Joe Gleinser | Jun 9, 2025 | GCS Blogs, Microsoft, Security

At GCS, we’ve always focused on helping clients run reliable, efficient IT environments. But over time, we noticed a gap — security was becoming the main concern in every conversation, and the way we delivered support wasn’t built for it. So we changed it. In this...
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