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Why continuous monitoring and JIE make a perfect match
DOD's network merger means a more secure and efficient environment, but it also means monitoring a lot more traffic.
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Preventing a minor, insider accident from becoming a security catastrophe
Accidental cyber attacks caused by well-meaning insiders can be the most damaging, so agencies should not overlook these effective steps at prevention, Chris LaPoint writes.
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With a Sherlockian approach, detecting network threats can be elementary
Holistic network monitoring can help you keep track of all the threads in the ongoing mysteries of cyberspace, SolarWinds’ Chris LaPoint writes.
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Mobilizing the network? All those data sources can be a real drag
DOD needs to be prepared for the increased network complexity brought on by mobile command posts, UAVs and other data sources, SolarWinds’ Chris LaPoint writes.
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An app-centric view can help do away with DOD’s siloes
System administrators continue to rely on approaches that do not afford them cross-domain visibility or app-centric correlation between layers.
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Barking up the right tree: a dual-use approach to continuous monitoring
Configured the right way, continuous monitoring not only protects your network but enhances it.
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The unusual suspects: 3 ways to deal with insider threats
Whether intentional or accidental, the threat is real and hard to predict.
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Training on the go: How to keep up with a changing IT landscape
IT managers have to step outside their comfort zones to prepare staff for a widely dispersed and increasingly virtualized military, Chris LaPoint says.
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Opportunity in chaos: fighting the war on network complexity
The mushrooming use of private clouds, big data and tools such as software defined networking makes effective network management more important than ever.
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3 ways to secure networks against current, future threats
Securing IT networks should be ongoing, with consideration for potential long-term effects and threats.
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