In August, NIST requested feedback from the owners and operators of the nation's critical infrastructure to understand how the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity was being used and how it could be improved. Most of the responses posted by NIST were not from organizations running the infrastructure, but tech companies and industry associations. The [...]
Despite more than three-quarters of businesses in the US adopting cloud storage and web applications, and 70 percent globally, confidence around cloud security is at an all-time low according to a recent survey by BT. The survey revealed that security is the main concern about using cloud-based services. About half of respondents stated that they [...]
In the month dedicated to more awareness topics than any other, you won't want to miss out on National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). While you won't likely see sporting events with athletes sporting uniform accessories with neon green of NCSAM's logo (well, maybe the Seahawks...), you might be surprised to know that this year [...]
Centralized, SNMP-based NSM solutions provide rich diagnostic, fault management and reporting information. However, the majority of these solutions are network-dependent, so when the primary network connection is down or disrupted, they lose connectivity and visibility to devices in the field. Uplogix solutions complement NSM solutions by providing persistent connectivity and control to managed devices while [...]
One of the key components to a remote network management architecture is an out-of-band connection. If the primary network goes down, you need a secondary connection to be able to troubleshoot remotely. The Uplogix Local Management platform incorporates a variety of out-of-band options to meet the needs of each network deployment. Uplogix also provides different [...]
When we talk about out-of-band connections at Uplogix, there are really two sides to that story. The serial connections from an Uplogix Local Manager (LM) to the console ports of the devices it's managing, and the out-of-band connection to the NOC that is brought up by the LM if/when the primary network fails. Both operate [...]
Uplogix customer Orange Business Services was recently awarded a five-year $12 million contract from BW Offshore for an end-to-end satellite communications solution. The project will connect over a dozen vessels and two land-based locations, bringing offshore personnel access to the same business applications, communications and entertainment services at sea as on land. The concept of [...]
If you are one to enjoy the big promises and excitement around high tech, the recent Gartner report of the Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies featured an exciting battle between two hype heavyweights: Big Data and The Internet of Things. The free special report, has been published for 20 years chronicling the advancement of technologies [...]
In response to the 2013 Executive Order 13636 on Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, the framework published in 2014 by NIST addresses improving resilience to cyber incidents and reducing cyber threats. While one solution can’t fit all, a core component of the framework is continuous monitoring. Scroll through the infographic below to see why continuous monitoring [...]
As the summer season winds down, let's pull an analogy from a summer tradition: the great American road trip. Driving across the vast Western US, miles can go by without seeing another car, let alone an exit. You enjoy the scenery, only infrequently needing to consult a map because hours can pass before anything changes [...]
