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Enhancing WordPress Security in the Era of Evolving Cyber Threats

Today, website security is more important than ever because these are often targets for hackers who want to steal data, spread malware, or disrupt services. A secure website not only protects your information but also builds trust with your visitors. If people feel safe on your site, they're more likely to stay longer and come back again.

Network observability in Kubernetes clusters for better security and faster troubleshooting

For DevOps and platform teams working with containers and Kubernetes, reducing downtime and improving security posture is crucial. A clear understanding of network topology, service interactions, and workload dependencies is required in cloud-native applications. This is essential for securing and optimizing the Kubernetes deployment and minimizing response time in the event of failure.

What MDR Means for MSPs with Dave MacKinnon

In this conversation, Dave MacKinnon, Chief Security Officer at N-able, talks to Pete Roythorne about Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and its relevance for MSPs. They explore the differences between MDR and other technologies, the benefits of MDR for MSPs, and the cost effectiveness of implementing MDR. Dave highlights the challenges of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and emphasizes the importance of technology selection and effective threat detection in MDR.

Two-Way Mac Chat on N-able N-sight

Check out the new two-way chat functionality for Mac devices with N-able Head Nerd Joe Ferla. This powerful new feature allows technicians to communicate seamlessly with end users while performing remote background work, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum productivity. Stay tuned as Joe walks you through the steps to use this feature and highlights its benefits for your daily service delivery.

Open-Source Network Monitoring Tool vs. Paid: Pros & Cons

Choosing the right network monitoring tool is important for keeping your network running smoothly. But, when it comes to choosing the right tool, the decision often boils down to two primary options: open-source network monitoring and paid solutions. Each comes with its unique set of advantages and challenges, making the choice dependent on your specific needs and circumstances.

Time's Up! How RPKI ROAs Perpetually Are About to Expire

In RPKI, determining when exactly a ROA expires is not a simple question. In this post, BGP experts Doug Madory and Fastly’s Job Snijders discuss the difference between the expiration dates embedded inside ROAs and the much shorter effective expiration dates used by validators. Furthermore, we analyze how the behavior effective expiration dates change over time due to implementation differences in the chain of certificate authorities.

Megaport Enhancing Connectivity in Canberra

As the demand for cloud services continues to grow, ensuring security, compliance, and reliability remains paramount, especially for government entities and affiliated sectors. Megaport is meeting these critical needs with its recently expanded network in Canberra, providing robust and secure connectivity options for such users.

Bandwidth throttling: A strategic approach to network bandwidth monitoring and optimization with NetFlow Analyzer

Imagine you are hosting a lavish buffet and have prepared a wide variety of dishes. It is a common tendency of some guests at dinner parties to pile their plates with food, leaving little for others to consume. To ensure that everybody receives a fair share of food and that the buffet doesn’t run out too quickly, you decide to implement a “plate size restriction” policy.

VoIP and WAN Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting with VoIP & Network Quality Manager

Tired of end-user complaints about VoIP call quality? Learn how SolarWinds VoIP & Network Quality Manager monitors WAN performance of your remote sites by tracking key edge-to-edge router and VoIP call paths to ensure call quality using Cisco IP SLA technology that can be used standalone or integrated seamlessly with Network Performance Monitor. VoIP & Network Quality Manager correlates call detail records (CDRs) with Cisco IP SLA Operations, and delivers VoIP call statistics for VoIP troubleshooting through a highly intuitive web interface that offers point-and-click simplicity and easy access to call performance statistics.