The use of email systems to send large files has become obsolete. P2P file-sharing networks make it easy for users to exchange data and information. However, they can also facilitate the spread of malware and security threats and expose the company to risk via the sharing of copyrighted material or confidential information. The purpose of ...
Keeping up with the latest in technological innovations requires a persistent pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Mark W. Kaelin, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents terms and concepts to help you better understand hybrid cloud technology and, more importantly, the potential benefits hybrid cloud systems can provide to your enterprise. Featured definition from the download: Hypervisor ...
Starting a business can be a high-stakes venture, especially if you are investing personal funds or relying on it for income. If you’ve made it this far, you likely already have a solid idea and strategy for your business. Unfortunately, a successful business requires more than just a good idea. In fact, there are several ...
System or network vulnerabilities and security threats can severely impact business operations or even shutter its doors. However, these incidents can be prevented by proactively detecting potential threat opportunities. The purpose of this customizable policy, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for appropriate penetration testing and scanning of computer systems ...
For many enterprises, the ability to rapidly develop, deploy, and integrate new software and features is essential to the overall success of an organization. Managing all those moving parts requires workflow procedures that cross traditionally separate departments and can be accomplished only with effective communication and cooperation. These workflow procedures are referred to as DevOps, ...
Phishing attacks are one of the most common types of data breach attempts, with 3.4 billion phishing emails being sent every single day, according to Splunk. Furthermore, 80% of organizations globally have reported phishing attempts that target their employees, proving just how widespread these attacks are. The rise of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools ...
Patching of operating systems, applications, and devices is not usually ranked as a favorite endeavor of IT professionals, but it’s a critical process to ensure secure company operations and reduce downtime and technical support headaches. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for the appropriate ...
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have moved from the realm of science fiction to just another fact of modern life. This list of terms and concepts, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help you grasp the vocabulary behind the technology, so that you can deal with the machines themselves ...
Cyber threats are getting smarter, and businesses can’t afford to fall behind. This TechnologyAdvice Industry Trend Report, sponsored by Check Point Software, explores the biggest security challenges of 2025—from the explosion of AI adoption to the critical importance of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). With breaches on the rise and ransomware payouts hitting record highs, organizations ...
The tech world has a problem: Security fragmentation. There’s no standard set of rules or even language for mitigating cyber risk used to address the growing threats of hackers, ransomware and stolen data, and the threat to data only continues to grow. President Barack Obama recognized the cyber threat in 2013, which led to his ...
Ready or not, here comes 2024. From resilience to board priorities, Splunk executives across security, IT and engineering weigh in on what to expect in the era of AI. AI: The hype will pay off, but business impact will take another 12-24 months. C-suite transformation: CISOs, CTOs and CIOs will have expanded roles in the ...
3 AI Strategies for Cybersecurity and Observability As organizations embrace dispersed architecture, grapple with an evolving threat landscape and heavily rely on digital systems, AI steps in as a promising solution to control IT chaos. But without clear guardrails that address data privacy and security concerns, we must determine how to build AI models that ...
Vix Technology is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics. Transit agencies and operators — including the major transportation systems of major cities like Edmonton and Seattle — rely on Vix to help travelers process fare payments and arrive safely and on time at their destination. Previously, Vix relied ...
This guide is for ITOps and engineering leaders and practitioners who want to lower the cost of unplanned downtime. Learn why Splunk customers like Lenovo, Puma and Rappi lean on observability as a critical solution for modern software development and discover how an observability practice can improve digital resilience. In this guide, you’ll get: An ...
Faster is better, especially for businesses. Cloud-native technologies — while they deliver customer-facing applications and new features faster than ever — come with potential challenges, like complex dependencies. For every deployment, there are new potential errors, slowness or outages. Monitoring solutions have come a long way, but they often fall short in modern environments. That’s ...
We’re sitting squarely at the beginning of an AI hype cycle that will cause businesses to rethink their people, processes and technology. What emerging trends do we see around the corner in the observability space? AI: AI will bring an explosion of productivity across environments, applications, microservices — as well as an uptick in data ...
Now, more than ever, many organizations face immense challenges to maximize revenue. Inflation. Tighter budgets. Cost reallocations. Competitive growth opportunities. Whatever the reason, they demand highly available, customer-facing applications and services that rely on a high-performing and reliable underlying infrastructure. And they want it all without excessive spending on engineering resources. To achieve this goal, ...
The ecommerce industry is hugely important to India, and opportunities abound for existing and new players alike. But amid such a competitive landscape, it’s crucial for ecommerce organisations to deliver the best possible digital experiences to those making purchases online. The State of Ecommerce in India report provides insights into the current state of the ...