The Iru Blog

MDM policy: What it includes and how to create one

Endpoint security for Mac: How to protect macOS at scale

Vulnerability prioritization: How to fix what matters first

Vulnerability prioritization means assessing discovered vulnerabilities and deciding which ones pose the greatest risk to your environment. It’s like a mechanic deciding which problems to fix first. A scratched door can wait, but failing brakes can’t. The number of new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) keeps piling up. Far more can land in a day than your team can realistically investigate, let alone patch. Meanwhile, endpoint drift can quietly increase your exposure to vulnerabilities.

Automated patch management: How it works and why it matters

Automated patch management is a process that uses software to scan devices for missing updates, download and test patches, and deploy them to targeted devices. It’s like putting your clothes in a washing machine instead of washing them by hand. A critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) entry drops for an app your team uses. A fix is already available, but the next maintenance window is weeks away. While the patch waits, attackers have time to scan for the same flaw and find systems that still leave the door open.

What is endpoint monitoring? A practical IT and security guide

Modern IT environments rarely stay still. Employees work across offices, homes, and coworking spaces. New devices join the fleet. Software changes. Configurations drift. And then the compliance audit notice arrives.

What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? How to conduct one

Cybersecurity has become one of the defining business risks of the modern era. In a recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey, 60% of small businesses said cybersecurity threats are a top concern, ranking above theft, natural disasters, and terrorism.

What is vulnerability remediation? 4 ways to handle it

What is vulnerability remediation? Vulnerability remediation is the process of eliminating security vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. It involves identifying affected systems, prioritizing the most critical risks, and taking corrective action.

What is endpoint vulnerability management (EVM)? (+Best practices)

Endpoint vulnerability management (EVM) is the process of identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and remediating security weaknesses on your endpoints before attackers can exploit them. Modern endpoint fleets are constantly changing. New devices come online, software updates roll out at different times, and vulnerabilities appear every day. For context, 2025 saw 49,183 new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs).

Compliance Automation momentum: new frameworks and industry recognition

As of this week, Iru Compliance Automation supports three new frameworks: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and ISO 27701. These frameworks join the others within Iru Compliance Automation today (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and NIST CSF 2.0), bringing the total to ten.

What is endpoint visibility and control, and how does it work?

Endpoint visibility gives you a real-time view of your endpoints, including device inventory, patch status, configurations, running processes, and security posture. Your new list iEndpoint control lets you act on that data by deploying patches, enforcing policies, restricting software, and remediating threats.tem Endpoint visibility and control combines monitoring and remediation, helping you identify risks and fix them from a single platform. Visibility without control creates security gaps since detecting issues is only half the job. The ability to remediate them quickly is what reduces risk. Features like automated patching, policy enforcement, and continuous compliance help reduce manual work and keep your endpoints secure. Every endpoint tells a story. One laptop is missing critical patches. Another is running unauthorized software. A contractor's device hasn't checked in for weeks. You know exactly what's happening across your environment, but knowing isn't the same as fixing.

How to automate Mac patch management with Iru in 3 simple steps

WWDC 2026: The declarative era is here

Apple just removed the legacy MDM commands for software update management. As of OS 27, not deprecated with a long runway, not flagged as discouraged, they’re gone. That's a clear signal yet that the declarative era is here.

Mac MDMs: How to Manage and Secure Your Device Fleet

Mac mobile device management (MDM) is a framework that lets IT administrators remotely set up, manage, and secure Apple devices from a single place. When a device is enrolled, it receives a profile that builds a channel between the device and the MDM server. When IT applies a policy or issues a command in the MDM console, the software sends a notification to the device, which retrieves the information and applies it locally. Businesses use Mac MDM to automate device onboarding, enforce company security policies, deploy apps and updates, and maintain compliance, all without needing to physically engage with the device.

Endpoint Drift: Why EDR coverage breaks down at scale [+ Take the quiz to see where you stand]

Your dashboard says every endpoint is covered. Patches show as deployed. Policies look locked down.