Expert guidance abounds for enterprises to protect themselves against ransomware, phishing and other cyberattacks, but sometimes that advice is more effective when dispensed with real-world examples for specific scenarios.
Tom Fenton finds talk about patent trolls, AI, new products and more.
Tom reports on Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) happenings and discovers some new storage vendors.
Straight from the front lines of cyber defense, time-poor, one-person Security Operations Center operator Paul Schnackenburg dives into Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel's SOC Optimization feature, highlighting how it helps streamline security coverage while managing costs.
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 11/04/2024
Just substitute "election" with "group decision-making process," duh.
Our practicing cybersecurity expert in Australia looks at the different types of MFA and how you can use them in a Microsoft context, dives deep into "in the middle" schemes and relates a successful client breach, though "we dodged a bullet."
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 10/11/2024
Tom Fenton: "Due to the issues I had when running the command, I only did limited testing with it before giving up."
"Ransomware is that ultimate punch in the mouth," says cybersecurity expert Allan Liska in recounting the familiar quote from champion boxer Mike Tyson, who once opined that when coming into the ring every opponent has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. To prepare for that punch, the "Ransomware Sommelier" has a checklist.
Veteran attendee Tom Fenton explains how the event showcased a clear vision for VMware's future, with AI, on-premises and edge computing emerging as focus points.
Security groups crucially keep VM instances secure, so cloud expert Brien Posey is sharing best practices for working with them.
Tom braves concerns about Broadcom's acquisition of VMware to once again attend the big show and connect with vendors both big and small to check out all the new offerings, techniques, guidance and more.
"I'm an MSP, providing IT services to a handful of small businesses, and the software supply chain brings a lot of risks to my clients."
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 08/26/2024
Tom Fenton previews upcoming conference exploring the future of digital employee experience (DEX) and the role of technology in enhancing workplace productivity and end-user satisfaction.
Tom Fenton explains why Digital Employee Experience is important, the components that make up DEX, some of the key players in this field, and where it is headed.
I was hoping for an all-around new super-tool, but the temporary prototype for this impressive search tool is for functionality to be added to ChatGPT. When that happens, Goodbye Google.
World of EUC (WEUC) is a new organization for End User Computing (EUC) professionals dedicated to "creating an inclusive and vendor-agnostic platform that advances collective expertise and enhances the power of knowledge in the world of end-user computing."
"We believe every developer can be an AI engineer with the right tools and training."
Former resident Tom Fenton shares some of the fun and exciting things he found there to try to convince you to spend a few days after or before the conference exploring attractions outside Salt Lake City.
Attractions abound, and here is a list of top ones from former Utah resident Tom Fenton, who says he will be staying an extra night to see blues guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa.