You have a challenge: you need to connect one data center to another several kilometers away. The work order specifies 810G fiber connections. While you could run all eight pairs of fiber across the campus, this would be extremely expensive. A more cost-effective solution is Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM).Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is a technology…
What does DWDM mean, and when should you consider it? DWDM stands for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing. As its full name suggests, DWDM offers significantly more channels than Coarse WDM (CWDM) — a lot more! Even though the DWDM spectrum is only a couple of dozen nanometers wide, it can squeeze in well over 40…
What is dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM)? Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) is an optical fiber multiplexing technology that is used to increase the bandwidth of existing fiber networks. It combines data signals from different sources over a single pair of optical fiber, while maintaining complete separation of the data streams. A separate light wavelength carries each…
Introducing Security for Interconnected SaaS Are you looking to: If the answer is “yes” to one or more of the above questions, then you should consider an outsourced NOC. But how do you ensure you choose the right one? Because of the complexities involved with today’s networks and business continuity services ― especially in light…
A Guide to Network Operations Center (NOC) The role of a Network Operations Center (NOC) stands pivotal in ensuring seamless operations and proactive management of IT environments. Leveraging an outsourced NOC not only enhances your MSP’s service delivery but also empowers your scalability and boosts customer satisfaction. By entrusting network monitoring and management to specialized NOC…
Security Operations Center Best Practices Building a first-class security operations center is no simple feat – maintaining it is even harder. Below, we discuss four security operations center best practices that every organization should strive for. 1. Start with strategy The first step in establishing an organization’s SOC is to define a clear strategy that aligns with…
SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) is a security model wherein a third-party vendor operates and maintains a fully-managed SOC on a subscription basis via the cloud. SOCaaS provides all of the security functions performed by a traditional, in-house SOC, including: network monitoring; log management; threat detection and intelligence; incident investigation and response; reporting; and risk and compliance. The vendor…
Within the context of cybersecurity, SOC refers to a security operations center. This SOC stands apart from the commonly known acronym for systems and organization controls. The security operations center is the nerve center of an organization’s cybersecurity operations, where experts monitor, analyze, and defend against cybersecurity threats. SOC reports are essential for your organization. They…
In cybersecurity, a “SOC” refers to a security operations center. This is a dedicated team and facility where IT and security professionals keep an eye on an organization’s security posture. In this context, a SOC is different from the more widely used (in enterprise circles) acronym for systems and organization controls. The SOC we’re dealing with…
In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, the security operations center (SOC) is the nerve center of an organization’s defense strategy. Yet, despite its critical role, the SOC is grappling with challenges that have persisted for nearly two decades. Everywhere security leaders turn, there’s another article discussing burnout in the SOC, false positive churn, staffing issues,…