In the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape, staying one step ahead of malicious actors is crucial - and understanding the intricacies of your networks is an integral part of that. A tool that can help you do this has earned its reputation as a cybersecurity stalwart - Nmap. Nmap, short for Network Mapper, holds the keys to unlocking valuable insights in your network infrastructure.

Today, pretty much every critical business service, every critical employee job function, every critical customer transaction, and so much more are all reliant upon network connectivity. It falls to network operations (NetOps) teams to ensure network connections continue to support these demands. Over time, the scale and the complexity of the networks the organization relies upon have continued to grow, making the job of NetOps teams increasingly challenging.

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, the shift towards cloud-based solutions has been nothing short of transformative. Among these technological advancements, Microsoft 365 has emerged as a cornerstone, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enhance productivity. As organizations increasingly embrace the cloud, the need to ensure the performance, security, and availability of these critical services becomes paramount.

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have been around for decades, but although the concept emerged as far back as the 1940s, it wasn’t until the early 2000s and the efforts of eBay, Salesforce, and Amazon that really put them on the map. APIs today are ubiquitous - any company developing software will likely have an API for customers and partners - and research suggests the majority of enterprises consuming APIs are focused on strategies for easier consumption and management of APIs.

Altice Portugal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Altice Group, a multinational cable and telecommunications company. They have a presence across Europe, including in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Switzerland, as well as in the Dominican Republic, the French West Indies, and Israel. With annual revenues of more than $2.8 billion (2,629 million Euros), Altice Portugal is Portugal’s largest telecom company. Altice offers fixed, mobile, and satellite network services to consumers.