What is Network Monitoring? Definition & Breakdown

Network monitoring is the continuous monitoring of a computer network’s status and activities to ensure it is running smoothly and securely. It provides IT administrators with the information they need to see whether a network is running optimally and to identify performance issues, such as slow network connections or component failure, in real time. It can also help to detect security threats and regulatory non-compliance faster and provide early insight into future infrastructure needs.

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The 5 Stages of a Ransomware Attack

In the world of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks have been dominating headlines over the past couple of years. Consider the attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest pipeline operators in the United States.

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What is BlackCat Ransomware (ALPHV)? – ForeNova

Ransomware attacks continued to wreak havoc on organizations across the world in 2022. According to the latest IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report, the average ransomware attack cost reached USD 4.54M and took 49 days longer to identify and contain than the previous year. Following on from the infamous DarkSide and REvil ransomware gangs that were respectively responsible for the devastating attacks on the Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya in 2021, a new ransomware group has seen its stock skyrocket over the past year – BlackCat.

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