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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Although many organizations take the time to secure their traditional client-server environment, they may fail to consider how the latest technologies – such as virtualization and the cloud – will impact their overall backup, recovery and security policies. A Symantec white paper – Taking the...
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In 2011, there was an average of 14 targeted attacks per day against small and medium businesses (SMBs). According to this Symantec article, “the risk to the overall livelihood of the SMB is much greater than the typically more protected enterprise. With less protection in place and less cushion...
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Both enterprises and small- to- medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are seeing the benefits of deploying virtualized environments, such as increased agility and cost savings. However, it’s vital to realize that the data on your virtual servers needs the same level of backup and protection as the data...
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A report released by Symantec revealed that the Internet security company blocked 5.5 billion malicious attacks in 2011, an increase of 81% from the previous year. The latest annual Internet Security Threat Report stated that the increase in attacks was due in part to the increased use of advanced...
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A new study by Symantec explored to what degree SMBs are adopting virtualization, mobility and cloud computing and how these technologies affect their ability to prepare for the unexpected. The 2012 SMB Disaster Preparedness Survey found that the SMBs that adopt these technologies feel they are...
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