From financial records and client contracts to internal communications, organizations transfer files and sensitive data daily. A secure file transfer solution has always been non-negotiable, but it’s more critical than ever amidst the rise of data breaches and cyberattacks. For many years, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) was the standard. However, its outdated security measures and lack of encryption make it vulnerable to cyber threats, leaving shared data at risk of interception and misuse.

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a robust, encrypted method for transferring files across networks, designed as a more secure alternative to traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Essential for industries handling sensitive data—like finance and healthcare—SFTP protects against unauthorized access and enables efficient file management, making it a critical tool for remote access and data protection.

Protect your apps with AWS WAF! This guide walks you through setup, rules, and keeping threats at bay, step by simple step.

Sometimes life can be pointless, and other times, it might just be that your network has stopped working, and now you have too much time to ponder the true purpose of life. If you are in that second situation, let’s get that network fixed before you start regretting your life choices. Troubleshooting is a repetitive yet rigorous process where you analyze and test individual network components like a chef checking every ingredient before cooking up a delicious dish.

Capturing network traffic is usually done either for security reasons or to troubleshoot networking issues. But by the time you initiate a network capture (either manually or automatically) it’s often too late already – the train has already left the station. Point in case: Say your SIEM (obviously EventSentry) detects abnormal or suspicious behavior in a log and a network capture is initiated.

In 2024, IT automation continued to evolve, introducing innovative solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and transformed business processes.

Knowing what’s happening in your network infrastructure is essential so you can stay on top of issues before they affect users. With the right network monitoring tools, you can track, analyze, and optimize your network’s health and performance and get real-time visibility into traffic, device conditions, and overall infrastructure performance. This post will explore the seven best network monitoring tools and guide you through the nitty-gritty of network performance monitoring.

Network automation through DevOps practices has revolutionized IT infrastructure and configuration management, enabling faster deployments and improved operational efficiency. However, as networks grow more complex and diverse, solely relying on an in-house DevOps team can leave gaps in critical areas like compliance, security, and scalability. This is where Network Configuration Manager becomes indispensable.

What Is Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and why is it important? You likely have dozens, if not hundreds, of ethernet connections running throughout your organization. While these network links keep your business running, they also consume significant power — even when idle. The IEEE 802.3az standard, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), addresses this challenge by allowing ethernet connections to scale power based on actual bandwidth needs.