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7 critical IT policies you should have in place
Putting a framework of IT policies that should be the foundation of every company's security plan.
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The future of work: Coming sooner than you think
What will your worklife be like years from now? Today's work-from-home world has given us a glimpse of the future, as these five articles from CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, and Network World illustrate.
6 security shortcomings that COVID-19 exposed
The pandemic is constantly testing the strength of enterprise security; it has also revealed numerous weak spots.
Confidential Computing: What is it and why do you need it?
Confidential Computing can significantly enhance enterprise security, but what is it, and what do you need to do about it?
Mesh VPNs explained: Another step toward zero-trust networking
Mesh VPNs use a peer-to-peer architecture where every node or peer in the network can connect directly to any other peer without going through a central concentrator or gateway. This approach can be less expensive and easier to scale...
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Edge computing: The next generation of innovation
The future of enterprise tech won't be confined to the data center mothership -- nor even the public cloud. Wedded to the internet of things, edge computing puts processing horsepower wherever it needs to go.
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Securing the edge: 5 best practices
Considering how much is at stake in terms of data and infrastructure exposure, companies looking to take advantage of edge computing’s promise will need to take steps to mitigate the risks.
The five best Kubernetes security practices
Everyone is moving to containers for their programs, and to manage them, almost everyone is using Kubernetes. That leads to one big problem: How do you secure Kubernetes itself?
Linux GRUB2 bootloader flaw breaks Secure Boot on most computers and servers
The vulnerability can also affect Windows systems. A patch is available, but will require manual testing and deployment.
Rowhammer memory attacks close in on the real world
This theoretical security problem is becoming all too real. Expect to see a major Rowhammer security exploit within the next year as attackers tap GPUs, FPGAs and more to accelerate the process. Here's how to protect yourself.
A security guide for pandemic planning: 7 key steps
Every security operation should be asking whether they are prepared for a pandemic in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Start by focusing on these areas.
Kali Linux explained: A pentester’s toolkit
Kali Linux is the most popular penetration testing Linux distro, and jam packed with almost every offensive security tool you can think of.
Why multicloud security is your next big challenge
Companies deploy an average of three to five different cloud services. With an increased emphasis on security and regulatory compliance, the capability to manage these disparate systems is crucial.
How to build a Windows disaster recovery toolkit
Sooner or later, a security incident will shut down or disrupt your network. You'll be better prepared with these items in your disaster recovery toolkit.
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Coming soon: Eco-friendly data centers | TECH(feed)
As the push for sustainability across all businesses intensifies, so too will the push for greener IT infrastructure. Data centers are notorious for giving off thermal energy and being somewhat energy inefficient. Researchers at Rice...
Your backup and restore process is broken--here's how to fix it
Don't wait for a ransomware attack to expose backup flaws. These eight steps will put you on the path for reliable data restores.
5 tips for better backups with Azure Backup Agent
Both on-premises and cloud networks need backup solutions that allow you to recover from ransomware attacks quickly. One option is to use the Azure Backup Agent.
Tech Primer
What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...
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