Author: Shannon Lewis

You wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it first – would you?

As we get closer and closer to the end of 2009 businesses are beginning to reevaluate their security products. When evaluating products most companies have a clear picture of the features they want. So they look for products that offer those features.

Global Server Load Balancing

See all of A10 Networks’ videos at www.a10networks.com A10 Networks Systems Engineer, Todd Harcourt, presents an overview to Global Server Load Balancing and how A10 Networks can help manage traffic to multiple geographic sites and also provide disaster recovery for a backup site.

Astaro Updated Astaro Command Center

Astaro has officially announced the availability of the Astaro Command Center version 2.1. The newest version of the free central management tool includes updated and new functions that enable Astaro partners to offer managed security services. To register for a personal license key of the Astaro Command Center version 2.1 visit: http://www.astaro.com/download/acc More information can be found here: http://www.astaro.com/news-events/press-releases/astaro-command-center-version-2-1 And here: http://up2date.astaro.com/2009/11/astaro_command_center_21_relea.html READ MORE

Why do government agencies need network security?

Government and municipalities are especially vulnerable to Internet attacks and face a complex set of challenges–protecting the security of data transactions, complying with regulatory mandates such as FISMA and guarding against malware and viruses, all while providing the benefits of web and network communication to employees. Attacks on smart-grids, government agencies and local municipalities demonstrate the vulnerability of government networks. In addition to protecting themselves from cybercriminals, government organizations also require technologies that allow IT administrators to create VPN connections and set up content filtering rules.