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The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the adoption of remote working. Though some companies were already working on a hybrid model, the pandemic forced 100% remote working, and today, remote work has become the widely-accepted norm. Many surveys attest to the fact that employees prefer remote work because of the flexibility it offers. This trend of […]

Cybercriminals use innovative ways to hack devices and networks and hence, organizations must examine every data packet that enters their system to avoid ransomware and malware attacks. At the same time, hackers are also learning to work around these loopholes. In this cat-and-mouse game, encryption has become an important strategy for cybercriminals as they can […]

Protecting your organization’s and customers’ sensitive data has become more imperative today than ever before. The increasing number of regulations and laws surrounding data privacy coupled with the growing ability of cybercriminals to perform data breaches and thefts have made data protection a critical and challenging activity today. Almost every organization has formulated policies to […]

Ransomware was declared the top threat in 2021, as 80% of organizations worldwide reported at least one ransomware attack in that year. Experts estimate that a ransomware attack took place once every 11 seconds in 2021 alone. All these numbers clearly show the ubiquity and prevalence of ransomware. From an organization’s standpoint, it needs to […]

Many organizations prefer to move some or even entire operations to the cloud because of the benefits that come with it such as scalability, access from anywhere, redundancy,  cost-effectiveness, and more. At the same time, the cloud also comes with many shortcomings, and one of them is the costs associated with it. At first, this […]

Routing, a term commonly used in networking, is the process of selecting the most optimal path for a data packet to travel across networks. Broadly speaking, routing can be static or dynamic. In static routing, the route for a data packet is configured manually or entered each time a data packet travels across networks. Dynamic […]

USB devices have been ubiquitous today because of their flexibility and convenience. You can do a ton of things with these devices such as accessing your wireless networks, connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse, storing files and folders, installing software, and more. An important part of these USB drives is the firmware that comes with […]

Adobe is a hugely popular suite of tools, especially when it comes to creative software. When compared to other products in the market, Adobe’s products are innovative, simple to use, and highly intuitive. Further, its tools are comprehensive and provide all the capabilities you need in a single platform. Due to these aspects, almost every […]

Applications are the driving engines of any organization and almost every organization, regardless of its size, uses them for a wide range of activities from marketing to improving employee productivity and everything in between. Since these applications are such a critical part of your organization, it’s important to ensure they always work optimally.  This is […]

Developing applications and deploying them across multiple platforms has become easier today than ever before. Much of this ease of use is due to advanced automation platforms that take care of many routine processes for you. This frees up time for developers, so they can focus more on coding and building applications. In turn, this […]

Forcepoint ONE is a comprehensive cloud-native security platform that simplifies the process of protecting your critical assets. It uses a data-first approach to protect your sensitive data and streamline access to it. Further, this tool secures the endpoints to reduce the chances of cyberattacks. It comes with a ton of features to offer advanced protection […]

Cyberattacks are growing by the day and they impact organizations negatively. A report by IBM states that the average cost of a cyberattack in 2021 was $3.86 million and the average number of days that it takes to contain the impact of a cyberattack is 280 days. These numbers are sure to give a glimpse […]

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure way to communicate over public networks and is often used for exchanging critical/sensitive information. Undoubtedly, VPNs are used for both personal and professional use. Due to their popularity, many VPN tools are available today. One such VPN is GlobalProtect from Palo Alto Networks. This tool is best […]

Firewalls have become sophisticated over the years to meet the growing cyber threats. It’s no longer about simply analyzing the packet headers and reporting the same to the concerned entities. Rather, today’s firewalls are all-encompassing and come with advanced features to protect your network from security attacks like malware and even Distributed Denial of Service […]

Choosing a monitoring software is an important decision as it has a profound impact on your organization’s security and performance. This is why it’s important to research each tool before deciding the right fit for your needs. To ease this process, we have come up with a comparison series, where we talk about how two […]

Many tools are available today for monitoring your infrastructure, and two such two tools are Graylog and Datadog. That said, these two tools are not identical in terms of functionality, though there is some overlap in their offerings. In this article, let’s understand these tools, and how they are identical or different, so you can […]

Network monitoring tools must be a critical part of your IT infrastructure as they proactively identify vulnerabilities and help you to fix them before it impacts users. There are many network monitoring tools in the market today and each comes with its unique features. Identifying the appropriate tool is not easy and this is where […]

Choosing a monitoring system that best fits your needs is a challenge, given the many choices available today. Two such systems that we will look into today are Dynatrace and Datadog. At the outset, both platforms are advanced and highly efficient when it comes to providing a good Return on Investment (ROI) and monitoring your […]

PostgreSQL is a popular open-source database well-known for its extensibility and scalability. It is a Relational Database Management System (RDMS) that supports both JSON and SQL objects, and this versatility adds to its widespread usability. But as with any database system, there’s a chance for things to go wrong with PostgreSQL, hence regular data backups […]

One of the most pressing issues today is identity management and authentication. While there are many strategies and tools to address this challenge, user provisioning is an essential part of every solution. User provisioning is the process by which an organization allows an employee access to resources and applications based on their role and department. […]

Cloud security has become an essential part of every organization’s infrastructure. Given the nature of cloud operations, you need a comprehensive strategy that’s backed by advanced tools to implement the necessary security measures in your cloud infrastructure. This is where Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools come in. Here is our list of the best […]

LogMeIn is a cloud-based tool for remote access and login. The COVID pandemic redefined our work environment as we could work from anywhere. This transition was possible due to the availability of tools like LogMeIn. That said, this is not the only tool that supports remote access to devices. We present to you a few […]

Mainframe computers were created many decades ago for processing high data volumes. Over the years, they have adapted to meet the demands of changing businesses. Today, many large organizations use mainframe systems for handling processor-intensive tasks and storing them in memory. Mainframes continue to be the workhorse for handling enormous data loads. All these advantages […]

Networks are the backbone of any organization as it helps different devices communicate with each other. Since they are a mission-critical part of your organization, it’s important to stay on top of their performance at all times.  As a network admin/engineer, you’ll have to stay on top of your network’s health and performance. You have […]

A few decades ago, IBM came up with data servers that could efficiently process trillions of transactions every second. Known as mainframes, these tools were ideal for the batch processing that existed then. Also, it came with high levels of security and reliability. Due to these advantages, many companies started leveraging mainframes’ computing power to […]

Today’s networks are complex and ever-growing. It can include hundreds and even thousands of different devices and endpoints, and this means, you need a holistic control and visibility into all that’s happening within your network. And this is not easy and not something that can be done manually. This is where advanced network monitoring tools […]

A Virtual Machine (VM) is a computer environment with resources such as CPU, memory, and hard drive. But it uses software to run instead of a physical computer. In other words, a virtual machine is an emulation of a physical system. Let’s understand with an example. Let’s say X is a real physical computer with […]

Data security is one of the biggest challenges facing the cloud industry today. It is widely agreed that the top three cloud security concerns are data loss and leakage, data privacy, and accidental exposure of credentials. The good news is that you can put certain measures in place to counter these concerns and mitigate their […]