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VPN Split Tunneling: A Guide for IT Pros

Should you use VPN split tunneling? Here’s what you need to know to decide.

Cybercrime Trends and the Economy

It’s no secret that there is a lot of money involved in cybercrime. With McAfee estimating the annual global cost of cybercrime at just under $1 trill

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with billions in damages. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and how to defend against it in this comprehensi

What Is Phishing? Insider Risk & How to Prevent It

When it comes to security, phishing is one of any IT team’s biggest concerns—as it targets the weakest link in the security chain: end-users. No matte

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Your Clients’ Network Security

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was intended to be used by internal IT teams, but its five major themes—identify, protect, detect, respond, and recov

Defending Your Network Infrastructure Against Attack

Since perfect network security is impossible, your goal is to cover as many of the risk areas as possible. Here are the most effective ways to block a

What is a Supply Chain Attack (and What Can You Do About It)?

Any cybersecurity breach is damaging to individual companies. But when it becomes a supply chain attack, the results can be chaotic and widespread. Wh

Beyond Zero Trust: What is Continuous Security Validation?

Your continuous control validation efforts can force you to improve your security controls. In turn, your continuous control validation efforts will n

6 All Too Common Network Security Hacks Your Team Should Know About

As an IT pro, you’re probably used to doing the heavy lifting when it comes to network security. You might even find your team responsible for educati

Securing Your DNS

Why does DNS security matter, and what are some security options available to help protect your network from DNS data attacks?

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Interviews, insights & analysis from worldwide experts in networking

MSP Business Models: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better – FMSP 014

David Pence, CEO of Acumen IT, shares his personal insights on MSP growth—and why he decided to downsize his business. Richard Tubb & Karl Palachuk re

Power Your Productivity With These Simple Biohacks – FIT 082

Neurologist Dr. Mary Rensel shares her tips for increasing your productivity with a little brain care.

Machine Learning & AI Need to Be Part of Your Tech Strategy in 2021 – FIT 081

Now’s the time to add artificial intelligence & machine learning to your organization. The benefits are huge but the costs don’t have to be.

Where to Invest in IT With Stimulus Money – FIT 080

Strategically using PPP dollars or other stimulus money on technology can build resilience into your business

Getting Strategic With Automation and Scripting – FIT 079

We explore the criteria for deciding which IT tasks to automate with scripting, how to find an automation solution that works for your team & ways to

The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage? It Doesn’t Exist – FIT 078

We don’t lack qualified cybersecurity & IT pros, says Spirion CIO Gabe Gumbs. The real problem is technology.

20 Minutes, 7 Insights, 1 Interesting Year – FIT 077

Tune into our recap of some of the best & most popular Frankly IT episodes of 2020.

Service Desk for All – FIT 076

The service desk isn’t just for IT anymore—and that’s great news for IT teams.

SD-WAN in the Age of WFH – FIT 075

With more people working from home permanently, will we see SD-WAN become a viable solution for private residences? Experts say we’re already headed t

Experiment Your Way to Great IT Leadership – FIT 074

Unlock innovation & success from your technical team by applying familiar agile development principles to leadership. Author & coach Melanie Parish sh

Webinars and Events

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Live Auvik Demo

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Fall 2023 Product Update​: Live Event​

Join Patrick Albert, VP Product Management, and Glenn Gray, Director Product Marketing as we discuss the latest product updates.
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Partnering With Auvik Live Webinar

Partner with Auvik and let’s grow together! Join Auvik on September 12th at 11 AM EST / 4 PM BST as we explore how partnering with Auvik will empower
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Demystify Network Topology

Boost Your Troubleshooting Skills and Maintain a Resilient Network with Our Network Topology Insights.
You will learn:
  • Why topology matters
  • Basic network topologies
  • Network segmentation
  • Ensuring high availability
  • How to draw network diagrams
  • Useful topologies