In the business world, 90 trillion emails are being sent each year. According to Kaspersky research, over 57% of those emails were classified as spam and malware. This makes email a very real threat vector that can infiltrate a user’s endpoint, branch offices, and even the data center. It’s important as ever to secure employee and user inboxes, and there have been continual advancements in security surrounding products that identify threats and… Read more »
Category: Wireless
3 Takeaways for the KRACK WPA2 Vulnerability
Over the last 48 hours security researchers have discovered new weaknesses in the WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocol which could allow hackers to steal sensitive info or even inject malware into networks and network devices, with mobile devices being particularly vulnerable due to the proliferation of native apps which may not implement app-level encryption. As stated on KrackAttacks, the weaknesses are in the… Read more »
The Great WiFi Migration
Cloud this, virtual that… it’s the future, and mostly it’s a good thing! Welcome to the great WiFi expansion, folks! The Past Not too long ago, when people started deploying multiple wireless access points (APs) in a single location, they realized how cumbersome it was to manage all APs individually. The masses demanded a way of… Read more »
BYOD: Is it Worth the Risk?
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon has become a highly debated topic in many organizations. While some enterprises are fully enveloped in the BYOD trend, others are hesitant to adopt this new strategy because of the numerous risks associated with it. Regardless, here is what you need to know to be BYOD-ready.
Breaking news: Ruckus Will Be Joining The Cloud!
That’s right people, the Controller based wireless giant is working on a cloud offering similar to Aerohive, Aruba and Meraki. For now, it is still too early to tell what we are exactly in for. Ruckus is keeping their cards close. As a matter of fact, the whole Ruckus Cloud offering subject is very hush… Read more »
Controller, Cloud Managed and Standalone WiFi Deployments, Oh My!
Hello all, the speaking. In the WiFi world, there are three major types of wireless deployments. These are, as the title says, Controller Based, Cloud Managed, and Standalone; They are all different, and each one has its correct application, benefits, and vices. It has come to my attention that the differences among these groups… Read more »
The Art of AP Placement
Hi all, I’m the Today we will talk about where and how to place APs in an indoor environment. Often times I see a WLAN network ruined because of how and where the APs are placed. In such a case, IT staff will usually go buy and add more APs. This isn’t always the answer,… Read more »
802.11ac – The New Kid On The Block
802.11ac is the newest Wi-Fi standard in the market. It is more powerful and advanced than each of its predecessors – and there are a few of them. The new 802.11ac offers faster speeds, improved range and reliability, lower power consumption, as well as a free puppy. (Alright, I lied about the free puppy). 802.11ac… Read more »
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