Kihara Kimachia

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that utilizes encryption to take control of a user’s or organization’s crucial data and demand a ransom — typically in the form of Bitcoin or other digital currency. It has the potential to quickly exploit networks, databases, and servers without any restriction, rendering entire organizations helpless. In some […]

In a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, massive amounts of illegitimate traffic is sent to a specific website or server to overwhelm its bandwidth and cause it to shut down. At their core, DDoS attacks work by overwhelming a target system or network with a large volume of requests from multiple sources. These requests […]

Extended detection and response platforms, also known as XDR, provide sophisticated threat intelligence and behavior-based protection, allowing enterprises to detect and respond to cyber threats quickly. Networks, endpoints, cloud services, and virtual environments are all at risk of being targeted by cyberattacks. Endpoints, in particular, are the biggest cybersecurity threat for enterprises, and with the […]

Network auditing refers to systematically and thoroughly assessing a computer’s or network system’s security. This process can involve analyzing the hardware, software, and protocols used for communication across a network to identify potential vulnerabilities that cyberattackers could exploit. Also see: Understanding the Zero Trust Approach to Network Security Top Network Auditing Software With its ability […]

According to a report by Grand View Research, the global Internet of Things (IoT) retail market size was valued at $31.99 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand rapidly with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.0% from 2021 to 2028. This robust increase can be attributed mainly to the inclusion of digital […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing by leaps and bounds as more and more devices are coming online daily. This burgeoning growth is creating a corresponding demand for IoT development tools. IoT development tools allow companies to create applications that can interact with these devices. Jump to:  What are IoT Development Tools? IoT Use […]

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are proliferating. In fact, studies indicate that at least 29 billion IoT devices will be connected to the internet by 2030. This growth is fueled by the possibilities created by 5G and other technologies. However, this is also creating a security nightmare for enterprises. As businesses adopt IoT devices and […]

In the enterprise sector, there is a constant drive to find new ways to improve competitiveness and catalyze growth. This has led to the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) device market. As enterprises increasingly look to leverage the power of IoT to improve competitiveness and catalyze growth, the demand for IoT operating […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at an astonishing rate and is only throttled by the shortage of chips. According to a recent report by market research firm IoT Analytics, there were 12.2 billion active IoT endpoints by 2021. And it is estimated there will be over 29 billion IoT devices connected to the […]

Edge computing data centers are small data centers located close to the edge of the network, or closer to end users and devices. Edge data centers are used to deliver cached content, cloud computing resources, and analytics capabilities.  Content providers, such as video streaming services, often use edge data centers to reduce latency and improve […]

Ever since consulting firm Capgemini and the MIT Center for Digital Business coined the term “digital transformation” in 2011, it has served as a hot-button topic for enterprises that want to leverage technology to radically improve business performance and reach. Sitting at the core of any digital transformation initiative is network transformation. Clearly, for a […]

Edge computing is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. This has triggered a massive uptake of edge computing products and services. A recent study by Research and Markets concluded that the edge computing market will exceed $155.90 billion by 2030. Unlike many other computing technologies, where there is often irrational excitement, edge computing delivers real benefits […]