Frank J. Ohlhorst

Sophos Intercept X Thwarts Ransomware Before It Encrypts Files Ransomware may be the most perfect form of extortion the internet has ever seen. After all, attackers encrypt and lock files without warning and demand that ransom be paid using untraceable crypto-currencies, making it impossible for victims to trace the attackers, while those victims’ files are […]

TrackVia Quickens Digital Transformation With App Development Platform Digital transformation has become the clarion call for businesses seeking to leverage both mobility and the cloud. However, the process of digital transformation is anything but painless or fast. Organizations often have to re-create applications as well as rethink infrastructure to automate business processes. TrackVia aims to […]

TopSpin Security’s DECOYnet Uses Deception to Defend Networks Many IT security professionals have come to rely on perimeter defense technologies in an effort to prevent attacks. However, as demonstrated by continual corporate data breaches, traditional security measures even when properly implemented, have come up short, attacks undetected and critical data exposed. Simply put, how can […]

NetMotion Mobility Delivers Powerful Device Management Tools REVIEW: Many enterprises have attempted to bring reliable and secure mobility projects to fruition, only to experience the chaos of unreliable connections, which ultimately sap the productivity promised by a workforce on the go. Nowhere is this truer than with today’s smart devices, such as tablets, smartphones and […]

Devolutions Centralizes Remote Desktop Management with RDM V11.7 RDM 11.7 is designed to quell the chaos associated with supporting multiple remote workers simply and quickly, no matter which OS they’re using. RDM Supports Multiple Operating Systems RDM Enterprise Edition is designed to work with Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, Google Android, Apple iOS and Amazon FireOS […]

DB Networks Brings Layer 7 Insider Threat Detection to Databases DB Networks’ Layer 7 Database Sensor brings a new paradigm to insider threat detection by incorporating data flow analysis. Here’s how it detects and responds to potential threats. Here’s the Primary GUI for the Layer 7 Database Sensor DB Networks takes a no nonsense approach […]

IT security vendor Sophos has raised the bar on unified security by bringing together an array of security technologies in a package that melds firewall intelligence with endpoint analytics. The company brought its new security platform to market under the moniker “Sophos Security Heartbeat,” which describes a unifying technology that allows endpoints running Sophos security […]

As networks grow ever-larger and more complex, so does the effort required to manage effectively all the devices connected to today’s networks. After all, today’s networks and their related infrastructure are in a state of flux, with new technologies such as the Internet of things (IoT) greatly increasing complexity and affecting network performance. Hardware abstraction, […]

PRTG Network Monitor Unifies Management Tools on Single Platform PRTG Network Monitor wants to help IT managers trust their network monitoring tools. Here’s a rundown of the features included in the latest version. Powerful Auto Discovery Tools Save Time PRTG offers a comprehensive suite of automated discovery tools that can query the network based on […]

SmartDraw Diagramming Tool Brings Clarity to Complex Network Designs Mapping network designs can go a long way in simplifying increasingly complex network topologies and IoT implementations. Here’s a resource to help. Getting Started With SmartDraw Cloud A session with SmartDraw Cloud starts with pointing your browser at https://cloud.smartdraw.com and inputting the appropriate credentials. SmartDraw Cloud […]

Sophos Security Heartbeat Links Threat Management to Modern Firewalls Sophos introduces a new class of advanced firewalls to protect both networks and endpoints from zero-day attacks and other security threats. Sophos Delivers XG Series Appliances Sophos offers multiple NGFW appliances in the XG Series product line. All are equipped with Intel fourth-generation processors, Flexi Port […]

Object storage has become the mantra for those looking to leverage everything the cloud has to offer, at least when it comes to storing and accessing data sets. However, many CIOs and IT managers associate Object storage with just cloud-based applications and are sticking to block-level or file storage for their enterprise systems. This is […]