# Enterprise Networking Planet

> Enterprise Networking Planet aims to educate and assist IT administrators in building strong network infrastructures for their enterprise companies. Enterprise Networking Planet contributors write about relevant and useful topics on the cutting edge of enterprise networking based on years of personal experience in the field.

Practical advice, news, reviews and tools for building and managing an enterprise network

## Topics

- [Guides](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/)
- [Security](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/)
- [Standards & Protocols](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/standards-protocols/)
- [Management](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/management/)
- [Data Center](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/)
- [Unified Communications](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/unified-communications/)
- [OS](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/os/)

## Recent articles

- [Top 9 Enterprise Wi-Fi Solutions for Businesses in 2024](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/enterprise-wifi-solutions.md): Looking for the best enterprise Wi-Fi solution for your business? Compare top providers to see which Wi-Fi is right for your organization.
- [9 Best Network Switches for 2024: Speed and Features Compared](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/network-switch-companies.md): Network switches can increase your network’s connectivity speeds, give you access to more ports, and cut your infrastructure costs. Find the right switch for you.
- [8 Best Firewalls for Small & Medium Business (SMB) Networks](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/best-firewalls-for-small-medium-business.md): Secure your small or medium-sized business by comparing the best firewall for your specific needs.
- [Top 10 Mobile Security Threats for Devices, Networks, and Apps — and How to Prevent Them](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/mobile-security-threats.md): Mobile security threats are easy to overlook. Get ahead of mobile security threats by knowing what they are and how to prevent them.
- [What Is a Router in Networking? Core Function Explained](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/standards-protocols/what-is-a-network-router.md): Almost every network has a router, but do you know how they work? Discover everything you need to know to ensure you overcome issues with your router.
- [Mobile Network Security: How to Secure Mobile Networks](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/mobile-network-security.md): Mobile network security involves protecting data sent over wireless networks and safeguarding against unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches. Here are the tips and tech to know.
- [8 Best Mobile VPNs for Every Use Case in 2024](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/best-mobile-vpn.md): Mobile VPNs protect data on your phones and tablets from prying eyes on public or private networks. Here are the best mobile VPNs to find which option suits your needs best.
- [Mobile Network Hacking: Definition, Methods, and Detection](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/mobile-network-hacking.md): Mobile network hacking allows malicious actors to gain access to your mobile device’s apps and data. Here’s how to tell if you’ve been a victim — and how to prevent it.
- [Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) for 2024](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/managed-security-service-providers.md): Great managed security service providers help you stay worry-free by managing and monitoring security systems for you. Compare top MSSPs to find the best for your business.
- [What Is Optical Networking? Complete Explanation](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/optical-networking.md): Optical networking is a technology that uses light to transmit data rapidly between devices. Discover how it’s used in today’s world.
- [10 Best Network Security Software and Tools for Enterprises](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/network-security-software.md): Compare the best network security software and tools to find a solution that suits your organization’s needs best to help identify attacks and unusual events.
- [9 Network Patch Management Best Practices and Tips](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/patch-management-best-practices.md): Network patching is essential for small and large organizations alike. Discover the best practices for patch management to ensure that your data stays secure.
- [What Is SD-WAN? Definition, Benefits, and Uses](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/what-is-sd-wan.md): SD-WAN gets around the speed and reliability issues traditional wide area networks face. Discover why you should consider adopting SD-WAN technology.
- [Free Patch Management Policy Template (+Examples)](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/patch-management-policy-template.md): Make developing a patch management policy easy by using our template to ensure your team can efficiently and effectively manage patching.
- [How to Create a Patch Management Policy: Complete Guide](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/patch-management-policy.md): Patch management policies are established guidelines across a security team to efficiently and effectively apply patches. Learn how to create your policy now.
- [How to Implement Automated Patch Management in 5 Steps](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/management/automated-patch-management.md): Automated patch management saves security teams time and resources by not having to manually patch vulnerabilities. Learn how to implement it for your network.
- [What Is Patch Management? Everything You Need to Know](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/what-is-patch-management.md): Patch management involves identifying, testing, and applying patches to network hardware, software, and applications to improve security and performance.
- [How to Set Up and Configure a LAN in 8 Steps](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/management/how-to-configure-local-area-network.md): Setting up a LAN isn’t as hard as it seems. Follow our step-by-step for seamless configuration and connection of your local area network.
- [Top 7 Network Security Trends Heading into 2024](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/enterprise-networking-security-trends.md): Staying on top of network security trends is critical for maintaining business continuity and growth. Here are some of the top issues to watch for this year.
- [What Is a Local Area Network (LAN)? Definition, Benefits & Types](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/standards-protocols/local-area-network-definition.md): Local area networks (LAN) are used to connect devices such as computers, servers, and printers within a limited geographic area. Here’s how they work.
- [8 Best Patch Management Software Solutions for 2023](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/best-patch-management-software.md): Patch management software is essential to maintaining network security and keeping your business running smoothly. Here are the top patch management solutions.
- [What Is Network Vulnerability Scanning? Complete Guide](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/network-vulnerability-scanning.md): Network vulnerability scanning allows security teams to identify weak points in networks before they are exploited by attackers. Here’s how it works.
- [What Is DNS Encryption? Definition, Benefits, and How to Check](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/dns-encryption.md): Encrypting your DNS is an essential part of cybersecurity. Discover what it is, why it matters, and how to check and adjust your own DNS settings.
- [6 Best Network Vulnerability Scanning Tools for Security Teams in 2023](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/best-network-vulnerability-scanning-tools.md): Compare the top network vulnerability scanning tools to ensure there are no major exploit opportunities on your network.
- [8 Best Identity Access Management (IAM) Tools and Software in 2023](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/iam-tools.md): IAM tools control and authorize employee access to data, software, and networks as needed. Compare top IAM software to choose the best one for your business.

## Popular articles

- [9 Best Network Switches for 2024: Speed and Features Compared](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/network-switch-companies.md)
- [8 Best Firewalls for Small & Medium Business (SMB) Networks](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/guides/best-firewalls-for-small-medium-business.md)
- [Top 10 Mobile Security Threats for Devices, Networks, and Apps — and How to Prevent Them](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/data-center/mobile-security-threats.md)
- [What Is a Router in Networking? Core Function Explained](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/standards-protocols/what-is-a-network-router.md)
- [Mobile Network Security: How to Secure Mobile Networks](https://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/security/mobile-network-security.md)

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