Modern organizations need to eke out more investment from their IT infrastructure than ever before, thanks to the proliferation of applications, services, and data. The process of evaluating and selecting a network monitor solution typically starts with a recognition of the need for such a tool or a reassessment of the existing monitoring system. This […]
What is Address Resolution Protocol-ARP Table
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a Layer2 protocol that is used to translate IP addresses (layer 3 in OSI model ) to MAC addresses (layer 2 in OSI model ), and is used when two hosts on a Local Area Ethernet Network want to communicate with each other. Of course ARP is used in other […]
Unveiling the Significance of Network Automation in Contemporary Networking
The evolution of automation from a perceived myth to a tangible reality has been a remarkable journey. Its profound impact is notably evident in the realm of networking, where it has addressed various challenges that administrators faced in their day-to-day operations prior to its integration. These challenges included: Needing regular configuration backups because the absence […]
Cisco Talos Year in Review – Top Cyber Security Threats in 2023 and Beyond
Cisco Talos, an effective threat intelligence organization, released a report reviewing major adversaries and key cybersecurity trends for the past year and predictions for the next year. Dave Liebenberg, head of Strategic Analysis for Cisco Talos, emphasizes the value of retrospective analysis to contextualize changes and forecast future threats in cybersecurity. The key takeaway from […]
Monitoring Cisco Network Infrastructure: What to Look for in an Ideal Cisco Monitoring Tool
Cisco is the sought-after vendor for solutions for most IT networking challenges, be it involving hardware, software, the cloud, or virtualization. In 2022 alone, Cisco had a whopping 41% share in the network infrastructure vendor market, bigger than the combined share of the next six vendors on the list. Cisco has an extensive offering of […]
Cisco Announced its Intend to Acquire Privately Held Isovalent
On December 21st Cisco announced their intent to acquire Isovalent, a company founded by creators of eBPF technology and leading solutions like Cilium and Tetragon. The acquisition aligns with Cisco’s strategic vision of building a unique multicloud security and networking capability to facilitate customers’ digital transformation. Cisco’s announcement discusses the challenges of networking and security […]
Cisco to Acquire Splunk for Approx. $28 Billion
Cisco’s intended acquisition of Splunk for approximately $28 billion will position the combined entity as a leader in security and observability, leveraging AI to offer organizations increased digital resilience, security, and predictive threat management. Cisco is set to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, which totals an equity value of about $28 billion. […]
The New Cisco AI Assistant Will Redefine Cybersecurity Defense
With Cybersecurity threats on the rise, Cisco is stepping up the game with a smart AI tool to help protect your business. As cyber threats grow more complex, Cisco is introducing a new way to fight back with its AI Assistant for Security. By bringing artificial intelligence into its security tech, Cisco is making it […]
Main Types of Computer Network Diagrams and Their Importance
For the average end user, a computer network seems simple. All they need to do is plug their PC into an ethernet port or connect it via Wi-Fi, and presto-they’re connected and ready to work. The thing is, though, computer networks are vastly more complex under the hood than most people think. They’re so complex, […]
13 Top Open Source Port Scanners for Windows for Host Discovery
Although I have been a TCP/IP networking professional for decades, in the last 10 years I’m also involved in network security as well. One of the tasks I’m responsible to do in my work environment is to either coordinate or perform network assessment projects on my own. A major part of a network security assessment […]
15 Best Firewall Management Software Tools for Rules and Policies
Firewall management is one of the most challenging aspects of enterprise network security. The main issue is that many enterprise networks are complex, they contain a blend of many different vendors and technologies and this makes it time-consuming and difficult to maintain and support. The big hardware firewall vendors (like Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto […]
11 Alternatives to Solarwinds NPM for I.T and Network Monitoring
In my 20 years career in the fields of IT and TCP/IP networking I have procured and used countless of software tools to help my company in our day-to-day operation of complex infrastructures. I’ve used Solarwinds Orion back in the day and was a solid tool. However, I’ve also used other competitive software in the […]
12 Splunk Alternatives for Log Analysis, Observability and SIEM
In the fields of Information Technology, cybersecurity, computer networking etc, having visibility in your systems and networks is essential in order to detect security risks, prevent or fix faults, optimize performance etc. This visibility and information is usually provided by the logs generated by your I.T systems and infrastructure. Because of the enormous amount of […]