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The First 48 Hours of Ransomware Incident Response

The initial response to a ransomware attack is crucial for determining the damage in terms of downtime, costs, data loss and company reputation. The sooner you detect the activity associated with ransomware, the sooner you can slow its spread. From there, you can take remedial actions to significantly reduce the effects of the attack.

Track and alert on Amazon CloudWatch Network Monitor metrics with Datadog

Amazon CloudWatch Network Monitor, available as part of Amazon CloudWatch, is a network monitoring service that enables you to create customizable monitors for your network connectivity from AWS to on-premises infrastructure via AWS Direct Connect (DX).

How to Monitor Internet Multihoming Networks: From A to Z

As our networks change and evolve, businesses alike are increasingly reliant on the Internet for communication, collaboration, and data exchange. With the demand for uninterrupted connectivity at an all-time high, many businesses are turning to Internet multihoming setups to enhance their network performance and ensure a seamless online experience for their users.

What is a content delivery network and why is it important

what-is-a-cdn A content delivery network (CDN) is a distributed network of servers strategically positioned across the globe to enhance the delivery speed and performance of web content to users. The primary purpose of a CDN is to reduce latency and improve the user experience by bringing content closer to the end users. Imagine you are the owner of a popular e-commerce website that sells an extensive range of products to customers worldwide.

How to observe and troubleshoot microservices connectivity in Amazon EKS

In the complex landscape of microservices within Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), maintaining seamless connectivity within microservices is paramount for ensuring optimal performance and reliability. As organizations increasingly embrace microservices architecture, understanding how to observe and troubleshoot microservices connectivity issues in Amazon EKS becomes a critical skill set.

What's new with Google Cloud for 2024

Google Cloud, the number three player in the global IaaS and PaaS sectors, secured a market share of 10% towards the end of 2023 with similar commitments to AI that we’re seeing across the cloud provider board. Although growth at Google Cloud hit 24% year-on-year in Q3, according to Canalys, performance was lower than expectations as the cloud provider struggled more than its peers with the delayed impact of enterprise’ IT cost-cutting measures.

Maximizing efficiency: How to restore configurations and reduce network downtime

Are you tired of experiencing network downtime due to device configuration issues? Well, here's a simple solution for you: Learn how to restore configurations and minimize network downtime. It's easier than you think, and with the right steps, you'll be up and running in no time. So, why wait? Let's get started!

Understanding the Critical Role of Infrastructure Monitoring

In today’s business landscape, where everything is connected through computers and networks, the Role of Infrastructure Monitoring has become paramount. If we go through the previous year’s reports, around 76% of organizations became victims of ransomware attacks in 2022. It was also predicted that the year 2023 might experience a security breach of 33 billion accounts.

5 ways network compliance makes your life easier as a network admin

As a business owner, if you want to ensure your success, you must establish and maintain network compliance. It may seem demanding, but by having a solid understanding of the laws and standards that apply to your industry, you can overcome many challenges that may arise. If you operate in industries like finance and healthcare, complying with numerous regulations may seem even more daunting, but it's crucial to demonstrate your commitment to delivering exceptional quality.

The Advantages of Pluggable Transceivers for all DWDM Solutions

For the first time, the newest generation of high performance optical transceivers are available in a pluggable form factor. Using 5nm-140Gbaud technology, these transceivers deliver blazing fast 1.2T wavelengths for short haul, and 800G over large geographic regions. As pluggables, they are a huge leap over the previous generation of bulky, power-hungry modules that needed integration into line cards.