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Considerations for Using Windows 8.1 Firewall for Network Protection

A firewall is software or hardware that prevents hackers and some types of malware from gaining remote access to a computer over a network or the Internet. Its action is to check information received from the Internet or local network, and block or allow access to the computer.

A firewall is not the same as antivirus or malware protection software. A firewall provides protection against Internet worms and hacker attacks, antivirus software provides protection against viruses , and…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 31, 2021 at 3:38am — No Comments

Description of responsibilities and requirements for a technical support specialist

Technical support is a service where users of a product or service can apply for technical support to solve a problem, as well as for additional information on an issue of interest.

It is also worth noting that a technical support service can be organized to service employees of the company within the organization, for example, if employees need technical assistance with computer equipment (a computer / printer has broken down) or non-working software.

Separately, we can…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 29, 2021 at 8:00am — No Comments

How to protect the country from cyber attacks?

Let's face it, this company did not come to Kazakhstan out of pity. Their main goal is to provide services and earn money.

"Companies in Kazakhstan are not ready for cyber attacks," say Russian experts. Therefore, they want to be involved in education first. "For very little money, we will teach the company's employees what to do to avoid falling victim to a cyber attack," said Kaspersky Lab.

And if you want to check the readiness of the institution for a cyber attack, there is…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 28, 2021 at 10:43am — No Comments

Benefits of deploying a cloud-based Citrix product stack for Kubernetes environments

● Flexibility: IT companies can choose from a wide range of Citrix ADC form factors for application delivery, including high-performance containerized platforms (CPX), virtual machine-based solutions (VPX), bare-metal solutions based on Linux (BLX), or legacy hardware MPX and / or SDX systems.

● Consistency: With a single code for all Citrix ADC options, IT companies can ensure consistency of operations across all types of application workloads.

● Ease of migration: Monolithic…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 27, 2021 at 12:28pm — No Comments

VeloCloud, SD-WAN by VMware

Often the remote sites are “neglected” compared to the main Data Center and yet they are very often numerous and have a preponderant part in the activity of companies. They are the “production” part: Airports, agency, stores, laboratories, factories , warehouses, hotels, etc. They need to access applications and data hosted centrally and / or in public clouds, this therefore requires having a reliable, resilient, efficient communication network as well as simple administration and…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 26, 2021 at 11:01am — No Comments

Connect Meraki SD-WAN benefits

What benefits can your business get from Connect Meraki SD-WAN?

Deliver improved application performance – SD-WAN capability lets you use two different access methods into a site, and you can prioritise your most important applications for consistently high performance.

Understand your network from a single dashboard – get oversight of your network by user, site, or region through a simple-to-use dashboard.

Dig into the detail – access key performance insight including…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 23, 2021 at 9:25am — No Comments

Cisco SD-WAN on AWS Helps ENGIE Become Cloud First

ENGIE was faced with the following challenges:

Implementing the shortest data path between users and applications

Determining where to place routers to ensure efficiency

Reducing length of time to integrate new business acquisitions into their network

Providing consistent performance to customers

Optimizing connectivity while providing investment protection

Keeping ENGIE’s “Cloud First” strategy in mind, Cisco SD-WAN enabled using virtual routers in the cloud…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 22, 2021 at 6:52am — No Comments

The number of cyberattacks on IoT devices after the start of the pandemic increased by 700%

Zscaler specialists have published the results of an analysis of the state of IoT devices left in corporate networks during the transition to remote operation after the outbreak of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic.

The study analyzed more than 575 million data transfers of IoT devices and 300 thousand attacks recorded between December 14 and December 31, 2020. Compared to data obtained before the pandemic, the number of attacks increased by 700%. The attacks targeted 553…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 20, 2021 at 9:59am — No Comments

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Service

Far off Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) works with secure far off access association by giving admittance to the University grounds network which would somehow be protected by our firewall. With a functioning VPN association you can get to organized information archives that would typically be out of reach, for example departmental and individual drives.

Note: the VPN administration isn't an Internet Connection, it makes a protected…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 19, 2021 at 3:16am — No Comments

Firewall CISCO ASA5585-S10-K8

Firewall CISCO ASA5585-S10-K8 ASA 5585-X Chassis with SSP10, 8GE, 2GE Mgt, 1 AC, DES

Modern corporate networks are trying to keep up with mobile users.

Mobile device performance levels increase, applications become more complex, and users expect network resources to be accessed from their many devices. Despite this, safety remains a priority. Cisco ASA 5585-X Next-Generation Firewall, a compact yet high-density firewall that provides high scalability, performance, and security…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 16, 2021 at 8:41am — No Comments

Fiber optic networks (FOCL), wi-fi networks: design and installation

Fiber-optic communication lines are rightfully considered the fastest and most promising technology in the field of telecommunications and data transmission. The fiber-optic network has a high throughput, which is several times higher than the high-speed performance of copper data lines.

Also, the fiber optic network does not lend itself to the influence of magnetic fields, which makes it much more attractive than legacy copper-based networks.

Fiber-optic networks, which are…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 15, 2021 at 5:22am — No Comments

What is cloud security?

Cloud security is the cybersecurity section dedicated to securing cloud computing systems. This includes protecting privacy and data across all network infrastructures, online applications and platforms. Both cloud service providers and users, whether individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises or corporations, should be involved.

Cloud services are hosted on servers with a permanent Internet connection. Vendors rely on the trust of users, so it is in their best interest to…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 14, 2021 at 5:54am — No Comments

System administrator of videoconferencing and multimedia complex

What to do:

Organization and conduct of videoconferencing events;

Integration of the existing videoconferencing infrastructure (Avaya) and third-party videoconferencing systems (Polycom and the like);

Organization of meetings using TrueConf based on the existing system (Avaya);

Interaction with specialists of the multimedia complex;

Interaction with event organizers.

What skills we'd love to see:

Experience with Avaya systems at the administrator and…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 13, 2021 at 4:49am — 2 Comments

Component 2 Technical Coordinator

1. The project will support four key components of digital development:

(1) Regional digital infrastructure: supporting more affordable high-quality Internet access for business citizens and government by stimulating the development of network infrastructure in the private sector and the provision of services at the regional and national levels;

(2) Regional Data Centers, Digital Platforms and Smart Solutions: development of cloud infrastructures and common data center platforms…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 12, 2021 at 6:39am — No Comments

Cisco Business Security Consultant in Russia

For many, Cisco is the quality and reliability metric that large companies should choose for themselves. This raises the question: what should small companies with limited IT infrastructure budgets do? We will talk about this and not only at the event, but also give practical advice:

What can you save on when choosing equipment, and where is it better to overpay to protect yourself from potential problems?

How not to get confused in the Cisco equipment line and is it true that…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 9, 2021 at 7:20am — No Comments

10 reasons to choose Freelancehunt

The dynamic growth of the IT company is a constant influx of customers and performers. The number of the former has doubled over the past 3 years, and the number of the latter has tripled. Hundreds of projects are published on the service every day, and their number is growing every month.

Easy and free start - each participant can get started online and without investment. Customers do not need to pay to publish projects, and freelancers do not need to buy access to assignments. Paid…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 8, 2021 at 6:35am — No Comments

The expert warned about the dangers of wireless headphones

“If we assume that radio waves have an electromagnetic basis for their work, then there is definitely harm. In humans, the activity of the nervous system also has electromagnetic currents, and the number of persons suffering from magnetic oscillations of nature is only increasing, ”he said in an interview with the Prime agency .

According to the expert, even in the last century, scientists found out that electromagnetic frequencies affect food and organics, and in 40 countries experts…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 7, 2021 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Cisco completes acquisition of Kenna Security

With the acquisition of Kenna Security, Cisco is acquiring data science-based security risk management technology that OEM plans to integrate into its secure X platform.

OEM Cisco continues to expand its security portfolio. This week, OEM finalized an undisclosed acquisition of California-based risk management firm Kenna Security. Kenna's risk-based vulnerability management system collects and analyzes security data to provide security teams with threat information so they can…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 6, 2021 at 9:24am — No Comments

hpe Aruba and its cloud appearance

Last week, I attended the second digital version of the HPE Aruba Atmosphere event. Aruba and I have shown that the company considers the Edge Services Platform (ESP) to be the best case scenario used and improved at last year’s event. I also had the opportunity to spend time with leaders in a high-level interactive Q&A session. In this section, I would like to share my thoughts on the news that was especially interesting during the event.

The integration value of Silver…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 5, 2021 at 9:34am — No Comments

hpe Aruba and its cloud appearance

Last week, I attended the second digital version of the HPE Aruba Atmosphere event. Aruba and I have shown that the company considers the Edge Services Platform (ESP) to be the best case scenario used and improved at last year’s event. I also had the opportunity to spend time with leaders in a high-level interactive Q&A session. In this section, I would like to share my thoughts on the news that was especially interesting during the event.

The integration value of Silver…

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Added by jameswilliams on July 5, 2021 at 9:34am — No Comments

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