Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

August 2024

Forward Networks

Effective Network Operations Require a Digital Twin Platform, Not a Toolbox

Aug 29, 2024 By Dawn Slusher In Forward Networks
Tool sprawl is an expensive aspect of technical debt. IDC recently found that 43% of organizations doing business in the Americas have 500 or more software applications in their portfolios today (Application Services — Worldwide Regions, 2023, IDC #US50490416, April 2023). In the area of monitoring and observability tools alone, 50% of companies reported having between 11 and 40 tools.
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Navigating the Challenges of CVE Management: Strategies for Effective Vulnerability Management

Aug 21, 2024 By Dawn Slusher In Forward Networks
In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, managing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) is a critical yet increasingly complex task. As organizations scale their digital footprints, the sheer volume and diversity of vulnerabilities they must contend with have grown exponentially. This surge in potential threats, compounded by the sophisticated tactics employed by cyber adversaries, makes CVE management a required but complicated endeavor.
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Get Visibility Into the Cloud: Craig and Mike Secure the World, One Cloud at a Time

Aug 14, 2024 By Forward Networks In Forward Networks
Mike Lossmann and Craig Johnson discuss enhancing cloud visibility for an upcoming audit, demonstrating how to ensure security in cloud environments. Highlights Craig explains the importance of knowing the cloud’s security posture. Forward Enterprise shows full multi-cloud visibility between cloud zones. Analysis reveals potential security gaps. Querying the entire cloud model identifies misconfigurations. Historical data allows for forensic analysis post-breach. Users can prepare for audits without last-minute scrambling.
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Navigating the New Era of ISO 27001: Insights for IT and Security Leaders

Aug 13, 2024 By Renata Budko In Forward Networks
In our border and perimeter free world, connected infrastructure becomes more and more complex. Security tools need to keep up by adjusting to the new application delivery models and adapting to the shifting threat environment. That's why the recent update to the ISO 27001 compliance standard is so pivotal — it introduces new controls around data security, DevOps, and network security to help future-proof our cybersecurity strategies.
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How a Network Digital Twin Prevents Change-Related Outages

Aug 8, 2024 By Mike Lossmann In Forward Networks
In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, effective change management is crucial for maintaining network stability and performance, but many organizations lack a consistent change process. Lack of process often leads to unintended consequences, such as outages and performance degradation. A network digital twin offers a transformative solution to these challenges by streamlining change management processes and providing pre- and post-change verification to enhance operational efficiency.
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