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IoT Security Issues: How Devices like Alexa Challenge Networks
It's dangerous to ignore the potential security issues that come with IoT. In 2021, it's safe to say that most of us used smart devices and got tracked by the Internet of Things at least a few times. Voice assistants and smart speakers like Amazon's Alexa, Google...
Six Business Benefits of Virtual Data Centers
What is Virtualization? In order to understand what a virtual data center is we need to first discuss what virtualization is. Virtualization is the practice of creating logical abstraction between the software functionality and the underlying hardware resources....
Red8 Honored on the 2021 CRN® Tech Elite 250 List
BOSTON, Mass., April 21, 2021 — Red8, the industry expert in architecting modern infrastructure, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, will honor Red8 on its 2021 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list features IT solution providers of all sizes in...
Streamlining Digital Transformation with Automation
What is IT Automation? IT automation is the process of automating individual, distinct tasks within your business, while IT orchestration links those tasks together to automate entire processes. With the move of IT infrastructure into the cloud, automation and...
Cloud Storage in the Healthcare Industry: Leveraging and Securing Data
The healthcare industry creates and manages vast amounts of sensitive data that’s vital to excellent patient care and good health outcomes. In an already complex and data-intensive environment, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges for healthcare...
How Cisco Umbrella and SD-WAN Enforce Remote IT Security
With companies moving towards remote work, threat becomes even more critical as hackers begin to target vulnerable remote networks and devices. Cisco Umbrella combines various security services into one integrated cloud solution that offers unmatched security...
How to Maintain Security When Employees Work Remotely
More and more companies have moved to remote work due to COVID-19. Fortunately, technology today allows for most companies to set up remote environments. However, remote workspaces introduce new parameters and variables into an organization's setup. Companies that...
How to Determine Whether DaaS is Right for Your Business
Over the last several weeks, we’ve looked deeply into many aspects of Device as a Service (DaaS). We’ve looked at the cost implications, security advantages, the impact on Windows 7 End of Support vulnerabilities, and specific value propositions for healthcare and...
Safeguarding Schools and Students With Device as a Service (DaaS)
A growing epidemic of local news reports across the country are validating recent forecasts that attacks on school networks are on the rise, at both K-12 schools and universities. Many of the most recent cyberattacks have used ransomware like the Ryuk virus to shut...
Securing Healthcare Endpoints Against Cyber Attacks with DaaS
When you look at all the vulnerabilities emerging in Healthcare IT, you could be forgiven for feeling under siege. Despite years of efforts focused on closing security loopholes, the vulnerabilities keep expanding beyond day-to-day IT efforts to plug the gaps,...