I have heard my share of Network Access Control objections (NAC), but these three (3) have a following; a movement of sorts: "We have a firewall-so we don't need to worry about NAC." "Our wireless controller already has a built-in system like this." "We already use Mobile Device Management (MDM) to ensure security of our devices." There is nothing better than a movement for a worthy cause. Consider the Women's march in DC on January 21, 1017?...
GPON vs Ethernet continues to spar. Have you seen a fight between Muhammad Ali and _________? Yeah, go ahead fill in the blank. Does it matter whose name goes there? You already know how the story ends. Many knew even before the story ended. Muhammad's record boasts 56 wins , 5 losses and 37 knockouts in his 21 year reign. So, GPON vs Ethernet, GPON vs. _____________? Rinse, repeat, recycle---whatever. Same premise. Let's take a ride down memory...
The Passive Optical LAN aka (POL) or GPON costs less, has unlimited bandwidth, and hugs our environment. I could add much more to POLs merit list. Instead, I invite you to make your own list of headaches that you'd like to trade in from using the traditional Ethernet LAN. Ho! Ho! And, POL is secure. You name the industry, and POL comes out swinging. Here are a few examples: Hospitality, Universities, and the Federal Government. This list...
The Internet of Things and Thanksgiving. There is much to be thankful for this season. For me, the turkey isn't one of them. But historically, the people, the laughter, and those memory making moments captured on camera have always been. And, then, there is the 'Internet of things.' 'IoT?' I know what you're thinking. Stay with me. According to Gartner, the Internet of Things ought to be on every organization's radar for 2017...
Why your healthcare facility should embrace Deception Security Technology. It's flu season. The staff at your healthcare facility is hard at work providing patients with their annual flu shot. The vaccination process is an interesting one. A medical professional injects the patient with the inactivated influenza virus. The patient’s immune system learns the disease’s course of action and develops antibodies--- a proactive defense against the...
