Hacking
Why did I get hacked?
Why are particular companies targeted for cyber-attacks? It turns out that most are not specifically targeted. Of course, big companies (particularly those in financial services) as well as some government and law enforcement systems are attacked for very particular reasons. But the majority of attacks on smaller companies are much more random. And that is because there is an industry that actually sells exploit toolkits (software packages with simple user interfaces) to people. These are people who don't know enough to actually dive into the … [Read More...]
UCC
Is Your Intellectual Capital at Risk?
Every day I have the joy of working with a number of smart, driven people. In modern parlance, they’re “knowledge workers” and what they bring to our meetings, projects, and daily interactions, is intellectual capital. Depending on the situation, these individuals might be located in my office, a few hundred miles away, or even on a different continent. When I get these teams together, part of my job is to make sure that I eliminate any barriers to getting the most out of the team’s collective intellectual capital. Just this morning … [Read More...]
CDN Federation
healtcare and insurance providers
DDoS
DDoS Mitigation – What can you do? Here’s a hint – Distribute.
In my previous post, we discussed the fundamental types of DDoS attacks — from volumetric attacks, to low and slow application attacks. What makes a DDoS attack different from most any other is that it is targeted, deliberate, and intentional. Conversely, much of the malware in the wild is … [Read More...]
Consumer Healthcare
Health = Happiness, So Why Don’t We Demand Better Care?
Studies have shown that happiness is tied to six key personal factors: mental health, physical health, family experience, education, gender and age.1 Health is such an integral part of our happiness yet, paradoxically, healthcare is one area in which Americans have been highly complacent consumers. … [Read More...]
Fibert Cuts
Don’t Let a Fiber Cut Ruin Your Day
By far, the most popular blog on Beyond Bandwidth is Fred Lawler's post about the top ten reasons for fiber cuts. Besides being an interesting topic, the simple reason is that fiber cuts happen. It's easy to understand why if you considering that the number one source of fiber cuts is squirrels. … [Read More...]
