Calculating the Size of a Firewall For Your Network
We live in a world where security breaches and data losses are expected. According to a study done by IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach (from a sample of 500 companies interviewed) is $3.86 million. Moreover, mega data breaches, which result in the loss of 1 million to […]
Pros and Cons of Managed Colocation Services
Colocation services have moved on. Sure, you still have the choice of an empty warehouse to fill as you wish. But these days, you have several options right up to more sophisticated data center colocation providers that offer managed services. If for nothing more, managed colocation is one to watch as digital business transformation gathers momentum. […]
Are You Using the Right Data Storage Solutions for Your Business?
Data is one of the most essential assets for modern-day businesses, and it is increasingly important to manage your data properly. With such a large base of consumers, companies rely heavily on their data storage methods to ensure business continuity and scale their business. Because data is so important, finding the best data storage methods […]
Managed Security Service Provider vs. In-House SOC
What is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)? An MSSP is a third-party company responsible for providing security for the outsourcing organization’s systems and networks. Their services operate 24/7 and have the responsibility to protect their servers and data against cyberattacks. A few accurate operations are anti-virus vulnerability and configuration testing, managing firewall, or the […]
Managed Firewall vs Unmanaged Firewall: What Are The Differences?
Traditional security measures can no longer keep up with the threats of modern days; therefore, the need for next-generation solutions that can provide advanced application-level security is becoming increasingly important. Even though firewalls have become such a common solution for combating security threats, many companies are still struggling to manage and use firewalls at their […]
Changing the Data Storage Game with Ceph Storage
Scaling solutions for data storage has always been one of the major issues faced by companies that grow to outscale their IT infrastructure. Of course, storage is not the only problem faced by growing companies, but it is definitely one of the most troublesome issues since there are not many data storage solutions that can […]
Managed vs. Unmanaged Dedicated Servers: Which is Right for You?
If you are a business owner in 2021, there is one particular thing: you rely in some way or another on a server to run your company. Either if you need it for an eCommerce platform, a presentation website, or just a place where you can securely store data and move it quickly. In that […]
How Do You Start Planning A Successful Data Center Migration?
Any successful company, at some point during its growth, had to face some challenges along the way. Whether we are talking about financial difficulties, lack of qualified labor force, low demand for your services or products, or IT infrastructure issues, all these accounts for some of the challenges faced along the way. We won’t cover […]
What You Need To Know About SolarWinds Orion Security Breach
Companies throughout the world use the latest technology and the internet to scale their businesses. The path to success is innovation and expansion; therefore, keeping up with the latest trends in terms of tech is going to make a massive difference down the road. Every successful company along the way had to build a solid […]
Smart Hands Cost-Benefit Analysis
Imagine the following scenario. Late into the night, you receive an alert that a critical part of your server infrastructure has gone down, and the problem requires immediate attention. As a result, your e-commerce platform is no longer working, and customers around the world cannot purchase your products or services. The downtime for servers costs […]
