There is so much discussion about data breaches that it is easy to risk becoming complacent. That’s a dangerous position to reach. A casual attitude on cyber security can leave gaps in your security strategies that leave your enterprise vulnerable to serious, and potentially detrimental, loss. There are a few reasons why security doesn’t get the respect that it should. In some cases, a small- to medium-sized business feels they don’t have the resources to stay current with cyber security best … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
If you’ve been thinking in terms of business continuity and disaster recovery being interchangeable, it may be time for you to get a better understanding of the strategies that keep your company viable during a crisis. While some areas are more susceptible to hurricanes, like in Florida or Louisiana, and companies in the Midwest may be more likely to see a tornado destroy their business, any location can be affected by a building fire or a broken water pipe. Likewise, all companies can be … [Read more...]
Cloud Security Solutions for Improved Safety
If you leave gaps in your cloud security management plan, you are leaving the door wide open for a cyber criminal to walk right through to get to your data. The most common gaps organizations are experiencing today are often related to identity and access management (IAM). Research conducted for the latest Cloud Report by Netskope points a finger at IAM as a weak link in cloud security. In fact, 71.5% of violations are related to IAM. The scary part is that 86% of those violations could be … [Read more...]
Three Steps for Securing a Multi-Cloud Environment
Security in a multi-cloud environment cannot be adequately addressed by traditional approaches. A perimeter established by firewalls doesn't secure the cloud or the movement of data to and from cloud applications. The security plane is expanded significantly by one cloud migration, so a multi-cloud solution further complicates security. An adequate solution should be able to accommodate growth, but also protect data as a single workload may be housed in more than one cloud solution. Expanding … [Read more...]
How Mobility Is Powering Project Management
Enterprises are beginning to choose project management solutions that are outside the firewall, tapping into the benefits of the cloud. While reduced costs and scalability make these solutions attractive, the most disruptive force for project management is the focus that cloud solutions place on mobility. Take a look at how prioritizing mobility can revolutionize how your organization, and more specifically, your project management team, handles business processes: Fewer meetings: All … [Read more...]
Be Proactive With Your Cloud Security Strategy
Despite organizations in just about every industry diving head first into cloud-based solutions, cloud security issues remain a concern. Multi-tenant solutions are being used, and at a cost savings, but these concerns are what keep some organizations from fully embracing cloud technology. There are a number of service models in use today, as well as different types of deployments. Organizations can seek out the best options for their unique needs. Keeping context in mind is important, as not … [Read more...]
Six Steps for Securing UCaaS
The benefits of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) are making it an attractive choice for enterprises upgrading their systems. From scalability to innovative collaboration tools as well as a single app to access all communication formats, there are many good reasons to invest in the technology. From video conferences brainstorming strategic objectives to negotiations with a customer via voice call, enterprises are transmitting large amounts of data that makes their organization … [Read more...]
The Most Common Myth About SD-WAN
When software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) was first introduced, it was anticipated to be a niche market for a few startups. As networks have become more complex with cloud connectivity, enterprises have increasingly recognized SD-WAN as a solution to network management that answers a variety of challenges. The Myth: It’s All About Cost In recent history, enterprises used multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) lines to connect branch locations to their network and then route … [Read more...]
Tips on Improving Cyber Security in the Cloud
For those who once claimed they’d have nothing to do with the cloud, they’re quickly finding that stance no longer holds any value — they’re actually flocking to cloud-based solutions. One of the biggest barriers to embracing the cloud was security, and while those fears have largely been placated, there are still reasons to be concerned about cyber security. In fact, threat levels, according to a Cloud Threat Report from KPMG, are quite high. The report concludes that around a fifth of … [Read more...]
Mapping Your Transformation to Cloud Security
Cloud-based services and cloud security solutions have become commonplace. However, there is a range of opinions regarding cloud security, with some believing it isn't enough for an enterprise-level company. There is also a common misconception that cloud-based solutions have security built in. Addressing Assumptions First and foremost, it’s important to address assumptions and outline a few nuances of cloud security. For example, there is security for the cloud, and there also exists security … [Read more...]