Security World: The promise of software defined networking

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The promise of software defined networking

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The promise of software defined networking
If you aren't intimately familiar with software defined networking, don't fret. Only 10% of 450 IT practitioners at a recent Network World event raised their hands when asked if they understand SDN. But if the emerging technology lives up to its promise to redefine networking as we know it, there is no time like the present to dig in and learn more. Read More

WEBCAST: Sprint

The Network Foundation of an IT-to-ET Transformation
There's an evolutionary process at work that will eventually affect every enterprise IT department. Nemertes Research describes it as a transformation from IT to ET – Enterprise Technology. Learn More

In this Issue

WHITE PAPER: Sophos, Inc.

Network protection and UTM Buyers Guide
This buyers guide is designed to help you choose the right solution for your organization. It looks at the factors you should consider when evaluating solutions to ensure you have the protection and functionality you need, both now and as your business evolves. View Now

Cisco Live: Breaking down Cisco's new data center strategy
Day 1 of Cisco Live was all about the branch and campus with the release of the Cisco ONE Enterprise Network Architecture, coupled with a bevy of new products, including a new branch router, aggregation services appliance, and access switches, including the Catalyst 6800 – a replacement for the long-lived Cat 6500. The 6800 replacement is significant as I've long felt that the 6500 is the "Joe... Read More

Carnegie Mellon's robotic snake slithers through radioactive pipes, broken buildings
While it doesn't have that slick feeling to its skin, a new 37-inch long snake robot with a wireless camera and LED light attached to its head can find its way into pipes and through rubble where humans cannot go. Read More

WEBCAST: Fluke Networks

Best Practices Performance Monitoring Recorded Webinar
Webinar will examine the driving factors, objectives, requirements, and best practices surrounding converged network and application performance management. Learn More

EMC Adds Aveksa to its Enterprise Portfolio
With the 4th now behind us, EMC announced its acquisition of Aveksa, an Identity and Access Management (IAM) vendor focused on identity governance. As acquisitions go, this one was on the small side so much of the security world will likely miss it as they continue thinking about fireworks, swimming, hotdogs, and hamburgers from this past weekend. All good memories, but I believe this acquisition... Read More

Big Data Security Analytics: It Takes a Village
As I've written many times, the age of big data security analytics is already upon us. In fact, 44% of large organizations characterize their security data collection, processing and storage activities "big data" today, while another 44% believe that their security data collection, processing, and storage activities will become "big data" within the next 2 years. Read More

WEBCAST: Fluke Networks

Redefining Performance Management Video
See Jim Frey, Managing Research Director, Enterprise Management Assoc., Doug Roberts, Managing Director of Product Strategy, and Bruce Kosbab, CTO, Fluke Networks discussing how TruView redefines enterprise performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Learn More

5 security bolstering strategies that won't break the bank
Today's security threats span a broad spectrum of social engineering schemes, international hackers, and insider threats like the recent NSA breach. It's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the potential threats and where money should be spent to keep up, let alone stay ahead of the curve. Read More

INSIDER

How Fortune 500 companies are managing BYOD
Like it or not, IT departments are accepting the fact that employees are bringing smartphones, tablets, and personal laptops to work – and that they will use these devices while on the job. Read More

INSIDER

Ten best practices for the cloud
According to the IT industry trade association CompTIA, "over 80% of companies now claim to use some form of cloud solution, whether that be virtual machines that can be spun up on demand or applications that can be easily procured and put into use." Read More

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