VAR White Papers

1. Colocation: The Strategy That Will Enable The Networks And Data Centers Of Your Organization’s Future 10/7/2020

   Banking technology leadership must now create an IT environment capable of supporting the huge demand for data availability, and maintain enough flexibility to allow for future developments. This requires particular attention to the connectivity infrastructure that underpins new data centers and the evolving global network. And for many data center managers, CIOs and CTOs, that means considering a colocation strategy. 

2. COVID-19 Clicks: How Phishing Capitalized On A Global Crisis 9/26/2020

   As a cybercriminal tactic, phishing is not new. In fact, one of the very first records of the term appeared in an early internet “cracking” application in January of 1996. Despite its age, phishing continues to be one of the most pervasive cyber threats individuals and businesses face. When technology moves at today’s astonishing rates, why is such an old method of internet trickery still so common? The answer is simple: because it’s still wildly successful. Perhaps the more important question, then, is: why are people still clicking? 

3. Debunking The Top Five Myths About Ransomware And SMBs 9/14/2020

   SMBs have limited time and IT resources, and a lot on their plates – especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Unfortunately, SMBs have become the biggest target for ransomware attacks, and they need to face the harsh truth that ransomware can wreak havoc with data, budget and reputation. 

4. The Value-Added Potential Of Physical Infrastructure 9/10/2020

   You’re a data center deployment expert—but are the physical infrastructures you’re putting in place working with you or against you?

5. Improved Reliability Through Wireless Monitoring And Control 8/3/2020

   Redundancy in electrical power components and cooling backups are the core of reliability for data centers. If an electrical or cooling component fails, it is critical that the backup takes over without human intervention and without complications. The minimum risk of repair of the failed part is dependent on an aggressive, maintainable installation that employs breakers, valves and other isolation strategies. Another critical element of reliability is capacity and the ability to conduct high density monitoring.

6. A Better Approach To Datacenter Cooling 7/1/2020

   The standard approach to data center cooling has been to keep data centers at a constant, cold temperature. However, as energy prices rise and as capacity concerns become more prevalent, data center operators need a better solution than this one-size-fits-all approach. As part of their data center environmental management strategy, operators are challenged to find a way to address common concerns such as hot spots, humidity fluctuations, and air delivery problems while keeping costs and energy usage low within their current data center footprint. 

7. Why Hackers Hack: It's Your Business To Care! 6/17/2020

   As cybersecurity grows more complex, criminals around the world are evolving along with it. Their methods leave you vulnerable and many organizations are at risk. Staying informed on this ever-changing landscape is vital. In this educational eBook, we explore the minds of hackers and open the window into their world.

8. Small To Midsized Enterprises That Want An Easy-To-Use Phishing Simulation Platform Should Engage With Webroot 6/17/2020

   Webroot® security awareness training was recognized for its microlearning training content, strong focus on phishing, and its user experience in the forrester Wave™: security awareness and training solutions, Q1 2020. 

9. Carbonite Endpoint Encryption: An In-Depth Look At The Encryption Technology Behind Our Premium Endpoint Backup Solution 5/4/2020

   As one of our core pillars, addressing the end-to-end security and privacy of data is a primary requirement of Carbonite Endpoint. By utilizing our automated key management and encryption technology in conjunction with our unique data deduplication, both efficiency of data deduplication and security of data can be accomplished. This document describes the end-to-end encryption process and encryption key life cycle management.

10. Smoke And Mirrors: Do AI And Machine Learning Make A Difference In Cybersecurity? 4/27/2020

    Over the last several years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has maintained consistent growth among businesses. During our 2017 survey of IT decision makers in the United States and Japan, we discovered that approximately 74% of businesses in both regions were already using some form of AI or ML to protect their organizations from cyber threats. When we checked in with both regions at the end of 2018, 73% of respondents we surveyed reported they planned to use even more AI/ML tools in the following year. For this report, we surveyed 800 IT professionals with cybersecurity decision- making power across the US, UK, Japan, and Australia/New Zealand regions at the end of 2019, and discovered that 96% of respondents now use AI/ML tools in their cybersecurity programs.