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The cloud is seen as a natural fit for compute-intensive analytics of all kinds -- including security -- but a new analyst report on that space sees Microsoft as the sole cloud giant mentioned among the leaders.
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Cybersecurity expert Ian Thornton-Trump warns IT pros that cloud security begins with knowing what you’re doing. From Scattered Spider to S3 ransomware, this expert-led session breaks down today’s top cloud threats -- and the best-practice defenses you may be missing.
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By Tom Fenton
It was introduced at VMware Explore last year as a unified platform designed to integrate all their enterprise tools to manage private and public clouds seamlessly, from a single interface.
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Allan Liska, widely known as the "Ransomware Sommelier," explains how AI, when integrated across the secure software development lifecycle, transforms app security from reactive to radically proactive.
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A new report from cloud security firm Wiz finds that while 87% of organizations are already using AI in the cloud, only 13% have adopted AI-specific security controls. The survey of 100 cloud architects and engineers highlights major gaps in visibility, governance, and expertise -- especially around shadow AI and hybrid environments.
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Cisco showcased its new AgenticOps paradigm at Cisco Live 2025, spotlighting AI Assistant, AI Canvas, and the Deep Network Model. These innovations aim to transform IT operations through AI-driven automation, collaboration, and deep network intelligence.
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Studies from Rackspace and IBM explore why some enterprises are pulling ahead with advanced AI adoption while others are stuck. Key takeaways reveal how AI-first leaders achieve better profits, innovation, and competitive edge -- and what laggards must do to catch up.
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Ransomware attacks on AWS S3 are evolving fast -- and too many cloud teams still miss critical defenses. Here are three key tactics from expert Steven Smiley's recent talk, plus additional strategies to shore up your cloud resilience.
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By Tom Fenton
For years, Tom Fenton wanted, yearned, and lusted for Windows to include a command-line editor. Yes, they did have one back in the day, but modern Windows versions did not include one -- until now.
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Company report shows progress in detecting and shutting down AI-powered scams, cyberattacks, and influence operations -- many targeting cloud-based platforms.
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Renowned security architect John O'Neill, Sr. shared expert insights on building zero-trust frameworks for today’s hybrid, multicloud, and AI-powered IT environments.
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Karen Lopez exposes why traditional disaster recovery strategies fall short in today’s cloud-first, threat-heavy world -- and what modern orgs must do instead.
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Your new AI assistant might help you work faster -- but don't expect to go home earlier. A recent academic study shows that as companies adopt AI tools, they're not just streamlining workflows -- they're piling on new demands. Researchers found that "AI technostress" is driving burnout and disrupting personal lives, even as organizations hail productivity gains.
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Databricks edged out the "Big 3" cloud giants in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, which itself mirrors the industry shift to agentic AI, emphasizing autonomous agents that can use tools, data sources, and APIs to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
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By Tom Fenton
The VMware Explore site is now live, presenting its reasons for attending the event. Tom Fenton has his own reasons for attending, some of which align with theirs, while others do not.
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Learn how to take control of unstructured data sprawl and reduce risk with Joey D’Antoni’s actionable five-step roadmap, explained in full as part of an educational summit today, available for on-demand replay.
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Paul Schnackenburg, working in the IT trenches every day as a 1-person SoC, looks at how the cybersecurity kill chain is evolving in the SaaS era, where identity is the new perimeter and attackers exploit cloud app integrations, SSO, and OAuth to gain and maintain access.
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By Tom Fenton
AI meets cost control. Tom Fenton looks at EtherInsights, which helps you slash Microsoft 365 & Azure bills with smart, AI-powered insights—built for SMBs & enterprises alike
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Cloud costs creeping higher than expected? Security risks keeping you up at night? You're not alone -- and you're not without options. In a cloud strategy summit today, cloud security expert Steven Smiley offered practical guidance to help organizations get ahead of both challenges and bring discipline to their cloud environments.
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By Tom Fenton
After examining and setting up Zabbix, a scalable, open-source monitoring solution designed to track the performance and availability of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, applications, and cloud services, Tom Fenton cranks it up.
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One interesting highlight of a new hybrid work report is the continuing practice of "coffee badging," where employees clock in early just to swipe their ID badges before leaving the premises to work remotely.
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By Tom Fenton
After previously providing an overview of Zabbix, a scalable, open-source monitoring solution used to track the performance and availability of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, applications, and cloud services, Tom Fenton walks you through the process of setting up Zabbix server.
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As AI powers both cyberattacks and defenses, the ability to spot subtle threats in vast digital noise is paramount. Leading the charge is AI's power to intelligently monitor behavior, establishing baselines of normal activity to expose the aberrant patterns that signal attack.
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By Tom Fenton
After it catches his eye at VMware Explore, Tom Fenton begins a hands-on exploration of this free and open-source monitoring solution, describing its capabilities and features.
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Two GitHub developers directly compared models like Claude 3.5 and Gemini 2.5 Pro in Copilot's Ask, Edit, and Agent modes, demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses on real development challenges.