Secure access service edge promises to change network architecture as we know it—and in this emerging model coined by Gartner, the data centre is no longer the focal point of security. Here’s what you need to know about SASE and how it could transform enterprise networking.
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Software-defined networking, voice-over-IP and enterprise mobile security systems come in for a beating during the annual gathering of IT security experts.
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Today’s hackers are sophisticated, and it’s becoming harder for organizations to stay one step ahead of attacks. This is why SearchSecurity.com has created an Essential Guide to dealing with advanced threats. The guide explains which threats are changing the fastest and offers advice on how to...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network, cyber and data security:
Respondents to Ponemon Institute’s latest global cyber crime study experienced an average of 1.4 successful cyberattacks per week in 2013. This is an increase of 20% from last year. The...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in omnichannel technology, network security and more:
Android is taking over the enterprise. According to an article on CIO.com, Android is starting to overtake Apple in the enterprise. The article states, “The idea that...
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Alberta’s oil and gas sector is clamouring for talented network architects and IT professionals who can keep their data safe. Is this Canada’s next Silicon Valley?
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in omnichannel technology, network security and more:
According to a new report from EKN Research, retailers “lack the technology integration and business processes that are needed for customer-centric, omnichannel...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in convergence, virtualization and more:
One year after Hurricane Sandy, Forbes.com has published a list of things you may be forgetting at your disaster recovery site. The article states, “Most business continuity and disaster...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud, big data and more:
Technology Business Research Inc.’s latest cloud portfolio report revealed that the global cloud market will double by 2018, reaching $66 billion. The Managed Private and Professional Services Cloud...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security:
Bletchley Park celebrates female World War II code breakers. An event sponsored by the Cyber Security Challenge UK, the Women's Security Society and Raytheon explored the history of women in cyber security...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in network security:
According to a study by the Ponemon Institute, the costs of responding to a cyberattack have increased 78% within the past four years. Enterprises that experience attacks now pay an average of $11.56 million...
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The recent SecTor conference in Toronto looks at the skill sets needed to contend with the array of vulnerabilities within corporate networks, as well as the ethical boundary lines
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According to an F5 white paper, financial services organizations are facing a number of challenges – from decreased customer loyalty to increased regulatory burdens to growing concerns about application downtime and data leaks. All of these challenges are causing financial institutions to look...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud computing, network security and more:
A study by SkyHigh Networks revealed that IT departments are blocking low-risk cloud services 40% more than high-risk services. The study of 300 organizations found that IT...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in IT jobs, big data, network security and more: Forbes.com and Dice.com recently revealed the top ten most in-demand cloud computing skills. Recruiters are currently looking for applicants with experience in Linux, Chef, shell...
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One of IT’s biggest challenges is keeping data secure while allowing users to access corporate information via a variety of devices. CDW’s comprehensive reference guide, “Securing BYOD”, offers data protection strategies and best practices. It covers everything from securing enterprise...
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According to an Imperva white paper, “While the data center contains the highest concentration of sensitive data and critical business applications, it tends to have the weakest security controls, leaving much of this highly sensitive and business-critical data vulnerable to cyber attacks.” The...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud, network security and more:
An article on The Next Web debunks some of the biggest enterprise cloud computing myths. For example, many enterprises fear losing control of their infrastructure when they move to the cloud....
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According to a Webroot white paper, “Cybercriminals have increasingly turned their attention to the web, which has become by far the predominant area of attack. Small wonder. Those who would do harm to our computer systems for profit or malice always manage to focus their efforts on our most...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in IT careers, network security and more:
According to the “2013 IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report”, the need for Certified Incident Handlers grew 22% in the past quarter. Other IT security certifications that increased...
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Intellectual property theft and cyber crime costs US businesses $338 billion annually. According to an Imperva ebook, “your organization is only as strong as your weakest link”, and “everyone is a target”. To help you better protect yourself, the ebook outlines eight steps you must take to...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in cloud, mobility and more:
According to a Rackspace survey, more enterprises are using hybrid cloud services. Rackspace revealed that “60 percent of respondents have moved or are considering moving certain applications or...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in unified communications, big data, the cloud and more:
Almost 70% of retailers have never heard of – or do not understand – the benefits of unified communications. Research by Elitetele.com and Swyx revealed that the...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in virtualization, network security and more:
According to a Lancope study, “more than 65 percent of IT/security professionals do not think, or were unsure whether, they had experienced any security incidents within the last...
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Today’s IP news roundup highlights some of the latest headlines in mobility, BYOD, cloud and more:
The CDW Tablet Poll revealed that tablets are becoming standard-issue equipment, as 34% of respondents use a company-issued device. However, 59% bring their own tablets to work. According to the...
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