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The Best Network Monitoring Tool for Universities

By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 02/10/2020

Find out why schools choose Intermapper to monitor bandwidth usage and keep their networks secure and reliable.

Blog

What Does “Real-Time Network Monitoring” Mean, Exactly?

By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 01/31/2020

Real-time network monitoring usually means very, very fast and frequent network polling—which is close enough to real-time that we don’t bother to add caveats around it.

Case Study

Alaska Communications Reaches New Heights with Network Monitoring from Intermapper

Alaska Communications is an internet service provider (ISP) supporting communications infrastructure in Alaska. Their team provides critical network services to customers—oftentimes, in remote locations. The company was in the midst of developing plans for a new site—one which was located on a mountaintop. With this remote site, they knew they were in for an uphill battle regarding maintenance and...

Blog

What Is SIEM?

Fri, 12/20/2019

SIEM (security information and event management) software provides insights into potential security threats through data normalization and threat prioritization, giving IT professionals an effective method of automating processes and centralizing security management in a way that helps them simplify the difficult task of protecting sensitive data.

On-Demand Webinar

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

By Bob Erdman

Count down the top cybersecurity trends of 2019 and hear predictions for what’s to come in 2020. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as 2019, with ample opportunities for organizations to improve their cybersecurity stance.

Article

How to Choose the Right Network Monitoring Software for You

By Kevin Jackson on Sun, 12/08/2019

When choosing a network monitoring software, consider these key factors to help find the best solution for your organization.

Blog

Monitoring Application Security with SIEM

By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/27/2019

Learn about the large variety of information a SIEM can consolidate, becoming your organization’s primary security monitoring tool.

Blog

What Causes Network Blind Spots—and How to Prevent Them

By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 11/21/2019

A lack of network visibility opens the door to IT disruptions, downtime, and security threats. Here’s what you can do to guard against dangerous network blind spots.

Press Release

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Offers Free Version of Security Monitoring Software to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Fortra announced today the release of a free version of its security software for smaller organizations who need to protect their data with greater insight on what’s happening with their systems.

Article

When Should You Replace Your Free SIEM Tools?

By Bob Erdman on Wed, 11/06/2019

Free SIEM tools often come with limitations that will lead security teams to consider commercial options. How do you know when it’s time to upgrade?

Article

Evaluating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions: The Pros and Cons of Freeware

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/28/2019

F ind out the differences between free SIEM solutions, their pros and cons, and considering enterprise options.

Article

Secure Transactions: A PCI-DSS & PA-DSS Overview and Compliance Checklist

By Bob Erdman on Fri, 10/18/2019

A complete overview of what PCI-DSS & PA-DSS is and how to become PCI compliant.

Blog

You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See: Improving Cybersecurity with Monitoring Solutions

By Bob Erdman on Mon, 10/07/2019

Find out how SIEMs with threat escalation, centralization, diverse integrations, and collaboration with network monitoring tools can help clear the line of sight.

On-Demand Webinar

Five Best Practices to Optimize Networks

By Kevin Jackson

What strategies are successful businesses implementing to get the most out of their networks? Here are five ways to get the most out of your network monitoring software.

Blog

Navigating Toward a Password-Free Future with Privileged Access Management

By Bob Erdman on Fri, 09/13/2019

Discover how you can move toward a password-free future with privileged access management (PAM) solutions and adopt a more secure standard for authentication in your organization.

On-Demand Webinar

How to Mitigate Cyber Risk with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

By Bob Erdman

In this webinar, cybersecurity experts Bob Erdman, Security Product Manager at Fortra, and Holger Schulze, CEO and Founder of Cybersecurity Insiders will discuss how to mitigate cyber risk through SIEM.

Blog

The Importance of Network Monitoring in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Wed, 08/21/2019

Learn why network monitoring software is critical for the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and keeping healthcare facilities and hospital networks healthy.

On-Demand Webinar

The Rise of Insider Threats and How to Prevent Them

By Bob Erdman

Watch this webinar to get actionable advice on how to keep insider threats out of your organization. Learn about important, achievable strategies

Article

Staying Accountable: A Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Overview and Compliance Checklist

By Bob Erdman on Thu, 08/15/2019

Get an overview of Sarbanes-Oxley and how to be SOX compliant.

Press Release

Fortra's Core Security Announces New Release of Leading Penetration Testing Software

Core Security, a Fortra Company, announced today the release of Core Impact 19.1, the newest version of its market-leading penetration testing software.

The Best Network Monitoring Tool for Universities

What Does “Real-Time Network Monitoring” Mean, Exactly?

Alaska Communications Reaches New Heights with Network Monitoring from Intermapper

What Is SIEM?

Cybersecurity Trends in 2019 and Predictions for 2020

How to Choose the Right Network Monitoring Software for You

Monitoring Application Security with SIEM

What Causes Network Blind Spots—and How to Prevent Them

HelpSystems (now Fortra) Offers Free Version of Security Monitoring Software to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

When Should You Replace Your Free SIEM Tools?

Evaluating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions: The Pros and Cons of Freeware

Secure Transactions: A PCI-DSS & PA-DSS Overview and Compliance Checklist

You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See: Improving Cybersecurity with Monitoring Solutions

Five Best Practices to Optimize Networks

Navigating Toward a Password-Free Future with Privileged Access Management

How to Mitigate Cyber Risk with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

The Importance of Network Monitoring in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

The Rise of Insider Threats and How to Prevent Them

Staying Accountable: A Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Overview and Compliance Checklist

Fortra's Core Security Announces New Release of Leading Penetration Testing Software

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