In today’s dynamic threat environment, traditional security perimeters are proving to be increasingly vulnerable. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents an in-depth exploration of zero trust security that offers professionals a clear path to strengthening their security posture and compliance by providing a deep understanding of the concepts and principles, delving into its operational ...
Storage news is in store. Get the latest revelations from Pure/Accelerate 2024 in Las Vegas. Pure Storage’s event ran from June 18-21 and our contributing writer Drew Robb attended in person. In this TechRepublic Premium feature, read about Pure Storage’s new products and services, the extent of artificial intelligence’s disruption of the storage industry and ...
Cloud adoption is not slowing down, and neither is the cloud threat landscape. Among many other benefits, the cloud offers increased productivity and flexibility, as well as reduced infrastructural costs. However, despite delivering many goodies, API endpoints hosted in the cloud can be susceptible to at least 12 security issues. These issues can come in ...
At some point in your Linux admin career, you will need to deploy a database server. This server might help power a content management system or a human resources platform. No matter what it’s used for, it’s important you know how to be prepared and know how to get the database server up and running. ...
Regardless of its industry or business, an enterprise can only reach the level of success that is achievable by the people that exist within that enterprise. Strategic plans, marketing campaigns, new product designs, technological innovations, etc., are all dependent on skilled people. If your enterprise views labor as a cost to be controlled rather than ...
Linux admins have a love affair with information. The more information they can gather the better. And that’s a good thing, as the more informed you are, the more apt you’ll be to make smart decisions. This applies to administration tasks, security, development and just about anything else you can imagine. You might need to ...
Commercial endorsements involve requests to company staff or officials from third-party vendors or other businesses to promote or vouch for their products or services. For example, a technology vendor might request a statement or interview with the CIO that approves its anti-malware product and recommends it for use. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for ...
The process of installing or changing a data circuit involves internal personnel, building management, electricians and technicians from service providers. Coordinating who does what and when requires an easy-to-follow plan of action. This Data Circuit Installation and Change Checklist, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework your business can use to ...
IoT architects must have exemplary skills and experience in designing, developing and deploying communication networks, but more importantly, they must be able to envision a future where every device is connected. They must anticipate the benefits and the problems an interconnected world creates, and fashion a way to make those assets useful. Recruiting an IoT ...
A lax or non-existent corporate computer naming convention could make things more difficult when it comes to defining logical groups of computers and consistently targeting individual systems. This policy from TechRepublic Premium is designed to ensure every employee, contractor, temporary worker and volunteer understands and agrees to abide by specific guidelines for naming computers operating ...
If you’re a Linux admin (or are just now hopping onto the Linux platform bandwagon), you have probably figured out that you’re going to need to interact with a terminal window. Even though the Linux desktop environments are all as user-friendly and robust as any on the market, when you’re dealing with a server, chances ...
Whether it flows through business transactions, customer activity, employee productivity or the Internet of Things, data is the lifeblood of most modern businesses. Data leads to information and information leads to better business decisions. Gathering data in a usable framework that can be accessed by decision-makers in a standardized manner is the role of the ...
Computer hardware caters to the needs of everyday consumers, from smartphones to laptops and well as the robust infrastructure of data centers. As such, a solid understanding of this aspect of technology is invaluable, not only for technology enthusiasts but also for professionals using computing systems for daily activities. This quick glossary, written by Franklin ...
Threats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problems, from infection-felled organizations to dangerous vulnerabilities in popular tools. Companies can’t protect their technological infrastructure, though, without a solid grasp of the actual equipment in play. A checklist, like the one created by Erik Eckel for ...