The Benefits of Storage as a Service

The benefits of storage as a service are numerous, but STaaS isn't always what people think.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Creating Order out of 'CHAOS'

CHAOSSEARCH enables organizations to search and query cloud-based data without having to manually ingest and process different sources of data.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Data Streaming Company Tackles Big Data Storage Challenges

Data streaming company PubNub turned to NoSQL--and third-party help--to meet constantly increasing data storage and security needs.
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Data Streaming Company Has Big Data Storage Challenges

Data streaming company PubNub turned to NoSQL--and third-party help--to meet constantly increasing data storage and security needs.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Google Cloud Next Highlights Security Advances

The security advances reflect key areas for enterprises.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Google Announces 'Ice Cold Storage'

Google’s approach to ice cold storage eliminates the need for a separate retrieval process and provides immediate, low-latency access to content.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Storage Vendors Race to Share in the Google Next '19 Spotlight

Storage vendors are aligning new releases with products and services being unveiled at Google Cloud Next ’19.
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Too Hot to Handle? How and Where to Store Hot Data

Laz Vekiarides, CTO and founder of ClearSky, discusses the unique needs that come with storing and accessing hot data.
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Fertility Database Relies on Blockchain for Security

FRTYL is trying to put families' minds at ease through the use of blockchain for security.
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Too Hot to Handle? How and Where to Store Hot Data

Laz Vekiarides, CTO and founder of ClearSky, discusses the unique needs that come with storing and accessing hot data.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

IBM Moves Midrange Storage Along with Faster, Cheaper Upgrades

The new midrange storage models support NVMe, an increasingly important standard specifically designed for solid state storage.
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Phishing Attacks Exploit Popularity of Netflix, AMEX

Even companies with the best cybersecurity defenses available can be vulnerable to attack--directly or indirectly.
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Microsoft Unveils Azure Backup for SQL Server

Azure Backup for SQL Server allows organizations to centralize backup and restore across a fleet of SQL Server instances.
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The Search for Comprehensive Search

Global File Search is designed to search every file on every platform, regardless of where it is located.
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Real-Time Threat Intelligence Service Aims to Shut Down Phishing

SlashNext service provides real-time threat intelligence on credential stealing, scareware, rogue software, phishing exploits, social engineering scams and phishing attacks.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Box.com's Good Intentions Take a Bad Turn

Both Box.com and its customers must share the blame for potential data leakage caused by settings change.
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RSA Experts Explain Strategy Toward a Safer Cyber Future

Virtually every speaker and vendor at last week’s RSA Conference stressed the obvious: It’s dangerous out there, and it’s only going to get worse over time. While no organization can escape every threat, though, there are proactive steps they can take to mitigate those risks.
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Do You Know Where All of Your IT Assets Are? FireMon Bets That You Don’t

The company's Lumeta CloudVisibility, aimed at organizations with some assets on-premise and some distributed across multiple private or public clouds, allows security teams to see everything, including IoT devices, no matter where they are.
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Prevent Getting Hacked With Ten Counterstrategies

There may be ten surefire ways to invite a malicious actor into your IT assets -- but each of these avenues can be blocked, security expert Paula Januszkiewicz explained during an RSA session.
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Cybersecurity Experts: The Market Is Good, But Don’t Take Your Next Job For Granted

It’s a good time to be a cybersecurity professional. There are plenty of jobs, and there is plenty of work to be done. However, problems arise when it’s time to change jobs.
by Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools