Cybersecurity best practices: Paying attention to these 10 basics helps prevent ransomware attacks Posted on July 5, 2017 by Tim Burke A commitment to the seven people-focused cybersecurity best practices I reviewed in my last post will thwart many attacks. But don’t forget these 10 key cybersecurity best practices basics: Continue reading →
7 security best practices: Preventing ransomware attacks — with people Posted on June 22, 2017 by Tim Burke If you have taken note of enterprise network security over the years, you’re aware of security best practices basics, which are also applicable to ransomware: layer your security defenses, back up your data, keep your software patched… Continue reading →
Learning from WannaCry Posted on June 6, 2017 by Tim Burke If your business has been taken hostage by WannaCry ransomware, get expert help now. If you’ve been spared, please pay attention anyway – because WannaCry broke new and dangerous ground. Continue reading →
The path to a software-defined, self-optimizing network architecture Posted on May 25, 2017 by Tim Burke Your network needs to be ready for a world where malware is pervasive, nearly every enterprise uses cloud services, mobility rules, Internet of Things (IoT) devices number in the dozens of billions, and big data storage measures in dozens of exabytes. To compete in this world, you need a software-defined network in which… Continue reading →
Why an intelligent network edge will serve you better Posted on May 9, 2017 by Tim Burke The immense data traffic demands of always-on businesses, highly mobile customers, and the nearly universal embedding of Internet of Things (IoT) devices means the network edge has never mattered more. Although attention has long focused on increasingly cloud-filled network cores, note that it’s at the edge where lies… Continue reading →
The new look of enterprise networks – virtual, automated, cloudy, and smart Posted on April 20, 2017 by Tim Burke As I noted in my last post, the success of most enterprises increasingly depends on the ability to deliver a positive customer experience online – an experience that relies on reliable, high-performing digital network architectures with several key capabilities: Continue reading →
Devices and data and clouds, oh my! Posted on April 4, 2017 by Tim Burke How many times lately have you been reminded that customer experience is “king”? Studies on this topic abound, with several pointing to the importance of customers’ multi-channel and mobile experiences. Delivering effective self-service capabilities matters a lot, too, since by 2020 only 15% of a typical customer’s interaction with an enterprise will involve a human being. Continue reading →
What to look for in a cloud-aware managed/hosted services provider Posted on March 23, 2017 by Tim Burke Choosing the right managed/hosted services provider for your organization can be tough because what such providers offer – and how they deliver – can vary greatly. Continue reading →
The value of adding managed/hosted services as you reach for the clouds Posted on March 7, 2017 by Tim Burke If your organization is like most others, it’s using plenty of cloud services – an average of five if yours is a small or mid–size operation, 18 if it’s large. After all, maintaining in-house IT infrastructure drains valuable time, effort, and management bandwidth for the sake of capabilities that today’s hyperscale public cloud environments can provide far more effectively. Continue reading →
Cloud security in 2017: stronger than ever Posted on February 7, 2017 by Tim Burke If you’ve concluded that the public cloud services you use are as secure, or even more secure, than your traditional on-premises environment, you’re in good company – nearly two-thirds of IT leaders surveyed last year agree with you. Why cloud security tops on-premises security As they bring in yet another cloud service (and mention it only after the fact, if at all), most of the managers of your lines of business probably don’t think much about cybersecurity – but cloud services providers certainly do. Their reputations depend on it, which is why they’re investing in a two-pronged approach to cloud security: Continue reading →
