Demand for the cloud is increasing steadily, with Gartner predicting that 85% of organizations will embrace a cloud-first strategy by 2025. To keep cloud networks safe, cloud security is constantly evolving as they work to keep pace with malicious network attacks. Key to this is the adoption of zero trust security by IT managers—the concept […]
Adopting a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) has become critical to modern business operations. This architecture ensures network safety and security even in remote environments, allows IT managers to virtualize their network, simplifies the delivery of services, and far more. However, organizations still relying on legacy networks may be hesitant to switch to a newer […]
Quantum computing seems like a technology that is off in the distant future, but the reality is, significant progress is being made and it is becoming a pressing concern for government agencies and major corporations alike. To avoid being left behind, companies must look closely at the kinds of encryption they have deployed and begin […]
The growing digital workplace solutions market It can be challenging to pinpoint the definition of the digital workplace. However, every enterprise must clearly define its digital workplace to evolve and thrive. In the collaboration space, hybrid and remote work is the dominant form of employment. But many offices are transitioning more workers back to the […]
Demand for the cloud is increasing steadily, with Gartner predicting that 85% of organizations will embrace a cloud-first strategy by 2025. To keep cloud networks safe, cloud security is constantly evolving as they work to keep pace with malicious network attacks. Key to this is the adoption of zero trust security by IT managers—the concept […]
Every business faces the challenge of ensuring data security and maintaining safe operations. This has become even more challenging with the rise of work-from-anywhere (WFA) arrangements, which increases security risks. Besides securing WFA computers, other infrastructure elements—including on-premises network devices and phone systems—must be regularly updated and scanned. To build a strong foundation for your […]
What is SASE and zero trust? Securing sensitive data becomes increasingly complicated as hybrid and fully remote environments become prevalent. Traditional security models fail in distributed IT environments, where every network-connected device represents a potential risk. Businesses can overcome the challenges of modern networking with flexible, scalable, and evolving security measures. Two critical approaches to […]
Security assessments and penetration testing are well-established tools for staving off risk. But even when an IT security team believes they have SecOps handled, a merger or acquisition (M&A) introduces unknown variables. M&As are often a monkey wrench thrown into IT security, introducing a foreign environment into the existing network—often on an aggressive timeline. Integrating […]
Zero trust is a strategic framework every company can strive to implement that will strengthen enterprise security systems. The basics of zero trust are foundational and vital to the continued defense of your digital estate. A crucial part of a successful cybersecurity strategy is determining where to place your organization’s focus. A good starting place […]
Cloud integration during M&As is the ideal time to streamline your IT environment. Why cloud integration should be a priority during restructuring Business restructurings like mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures are the perfect moment to take on cloud integration projects. Forbes reported that organizations allocate more than 30% of their cloud spending budget to underused or […]
Of the many elements involved during mergers, acquisitions (M&As), and divestitures, technology is often a deal breaker. Fortunately, cloud networking provides a reliable solution to many of the challenges of M&As. A majority of M&As fail Research from McKinsey shows that 10% of mergers are called off annually. Additionally, many studies demonstrate that between 70% […]