It’s gonna be May… well, it already is, but who could miss the chance to bring up a meme? April saw us getting further back to in-person events. Sascha and I greatly enjoyed seeing all those who were able to attend SWUG in London (and ...
If you work in a federal agency, know that data protection is on your shoulders—not those of your cloud provider. In this article, VP Brandon Shopp offers tips on ensuring your data is secure, even within a large cloud-based repository.
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Utility companies are the latest targets of sophisticated cyberattacks. To reduce risk and enhance preparedness, consider the tips Brandon Shopp offers below.
For the better part of the past decade, utility companies have been more concerned with th...
So much has changed in the past two years relative to securing our environments. In this article, Brandon Shopp (bshopp), group vice president of product strategy, offers some ideas on how state and local governments can reduce security risks while ...
March was busy for us with THWACKcamp™, SQL Bits, and GISEC! Additionally, a couple of us got to take some needed time off. Here in the US, March also meant Spring Break for those of us with kids and Mardi Gras and Saint Patrick’s Day fo...
Today’s IT is increasingly complex, and the ever-growing need for computing resources demands proactive measures in planning for future consumption patterns. Failure to accurately forecast future needs could lead to adverse outcomes, including ...
As threats to K-12 schools rise, VP Brandon Shopp offers four solutions K – 12 schools can implement to combat the growing number of cybersecurity attacks.
Cyberattacks on our nation’s K–12 schools are on the rise. Since 201...
As we know all too well, growth often comes with risk, and DOD’s milCloud is no exception. Below, VP Brandon Shopp advises agencies on how to ensure seamless application operations within the DOD's network as it continues to expand.
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Virtualization can provide dramatic cost savings. But is it the right choice? Brandon Shopp (bshopp), group vice president of product strategy at SolarWinds, dives into the pros and cons of database virtualization below.
Federal IT pros have h...
Wow, March already? Time has flown by so far in 2022. This GWN is a little delayed because we were so busy with THWACKcamp™! I hope everyone enjoyed it and filled out their post-event surveys to help us make THWACKcamp even better next year. W...
