Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Keumars Afifi-Sabet is a writer and editor that specialises in public sector, cyber security, and cloud computing. He first joined ITPro as a staff writer in April 2018 and eventually became its Features Editor. Although a regular contributor to other tech sites in the past, these days you will find Keumars on LiveScience, where he runs its Technology section.
Latest articles by Keumars Afifi-Sabet
What is DevOps and how can it benefit your business?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Why organizations of all sizes around the world are flocking to this cutting-edge methodology for streamlining the software development cycle
How to enable Secure Boot in Windows 11
By John Loeppky last updated
Explainer Most modern PCs have Secure Boot enabled by default, but you may need to manually turn it on to meet Windows 11's security requirements
What is spyware?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Is spyware spying on you? What can you do about it?
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Reviews Although unsightly, looks aren't everything -- with this AI-powered laptop capable of offering an outrageously long battery life and blistering performance
What is two-factor authentication?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication
What is GDPR? Everything you need to know
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth What is GDPR and other questions answered in our complete guide to the data regulation
Why your business needs data protection policies
By David Howell last updated
In-depth Why your company needs them, and what they should include
HP has scrapped its most compelling device as it aims for AI PCs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Opinion The HP Elite Dragonfly had everything you needed – a great battery, plenty of power, all the ports, and a fantastic display – until it was killed off
How to wipe a laptop easily and securely
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth A step-by-step guide on how to wipe a laptop safely, whether it's running Windows, macOS, or Linux
Everything you need to know about Citrix
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth A guide to Citrix, its history, transition from on-premises virtualization to cloud services, key acquisitions, and its focus on secure digital workspaces and workloads
Patch management vs vulnerability management
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth What exactly is patch management, and why should IT pros sit up and take notice of doing it properly?
Four reasons to be excited about the future of AI – and three reasons to worry
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Smaller models and liquid networks are some reasons to be excited about AI, but leaders will have to keep track of AI risks and emissions
The best AI tools for business to try today
By Barry Collins last updated
In-depth A quick round up of some of the best AI tools for business, including everything from image generators to interview practice
Windows 12 rumors gather pace as Qualcomm joins Intel with major hint
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News More Windows 12 rumors from industry players hint at a 2024 release date, but how should your business prepare?
What is end-to-end encryption and why is everyone fighting over it?
By Dale Walker, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth End-to-end encryption is considered one of the best ways to protect user data, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea
Information security vs cyber security vs network security: What are the differences?
By Zach Marzouk, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth A guide to the essential differences between information, network, and cyber security and the basic tenets of each
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