Embarking on an exploration of the extended detection and response (XDR) sector wasn’t just another research project for me; it was a dive back into familiar waters with an eye on how the tide has turned. Having once been part of a team at a vendor that developed an early XDR prototype, my return to this evolving domain was both nostalgic and eye-opening....

With the network no longer a commodity but a strategic partner in digital transformation, network operating systems (NOSs) have become indispensable. They play a foundational role in enabling the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of enterprise networks, enabling them to be more agile, adaptable, and capable of supporting new services, processes,...

NetDevOps is revolutionizing the way networking teams operate by integrating DevOps principles into network management. It contributes to network resilience by embedding automation, rigorous testing, proactive monitoring, and collaborative practices into the fabric of network operations. These elements work together to create a network that is not only...

The latest SEC ruling on cybersecurity will almost certainly have an impact on risk management and post-incident disclosure, and CISOs will need to map this to their specific environments and tooling. I asked our cybersecurity analysts Andrew Green, Chris Ray, and Paul Stringfellow what they thought, and I amalgamated their perspectives. What Is the...

Disruption is the new normal. Cyberattacks, natural disasters, and unforeseen technical glitches can cripple even the most prepared businesses. In today’s interconnected world, downtime translates to lost revenue, reputational damage, and potentially, the demise of your company. This is where disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) come...

Edge computing represents a significant shift in the IT landscape, moving data processing closer to the source of data generation rather than relying on centralized data centers or cloud-based services that involve transmission over longer distances, imposing higher latency. The distributed edge approach is increasingly important, as the volume of data...