Application Traffic RoutingDDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMNetwork AutomationPrivacy LawsVirtualization & Cloud2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity & Automation TrendsNetworks and digital resilience are evolving fast. Technology leaders will steer their investment, innovation, and threat mitigation strategies accordingly, leveraging AI and critical services like DDI. EfficientIP describes 5 cybersecurity & automation trends we see for 2025. With everything becoming AI-driven, IT infrastructures and digital resilience are evolving fast. So how will business and technology leaders steer their investment, innovation, and threat mitigation strategies in the forthcoming months? How will they make best use of critical services such as DDI...
DDIDNSDNS SecurityNew EMA Zero Trust Report: The Role of Network TeamsThe new 2024 EMA Zero Trust Report examines how network and security teams collaborate on Zero Trust architectures. It emphasizes DNS’s role in network segmentation, policy enforcement, observability, and threat detection, providing utmost Zero Trust reward for limited investment. The new 2024 EMA Zero Trust Report explores how network and security teams collaborate to implement Zero Trust strategies. This report emphasizes that network teams are vital partners in Zero Trust initiatives. By owning the DNS infrastructure, they can further contribute...
DDIDNSDNS SecurityDNS IC & DDI OC Enhancements: Improve Network Anomaly DetectionEfficientIP DNS IC & DDI OC enhancements deepen network anomaly detection and investigation to elevate network observability and security. New โdomain behavior analysisโ in DNS Intelligence Center enables detection of suspicious domains and investigation of domain behavior. EfficientIPโs latest DNS IC & DDI OC enhancements deliver powerful new features that deepen network anomaly detection and investigation in enterprise DNS traffic to further elevate network observability and security. The newly introduced domain behavior analysis as part of DNS Intelligence Center (DNS...
DDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMNetwork AutomationVirtualization & CloudHow DDI Enables Network Modernization: The ITOps JourneyEfficientIP DDI aligns with IT initiatives like virtualization, multicloud, IoT, or edge, to help ITOps manage, secure, and automate IT infrastructures. SOLIDserver DDI enables network modernization, driving automation and zero-trust security as reflected in the 2024 GigaOm Radar for DDI. The rapid pace of digital transformation has led to profound IT transformation, making integrated DDI solutions critical for operational efficiency and cyber resilience. As organizations embrace strategic IT initiatives such as virtualization, multicloud, IoT, SDN, SD-WAN, or edge networking, ITOps...
DNSDNS SecurityThe Importance of DNS Security in the AI-Driven Digital AgeDNS Security safeguards the internet’s phone book against cyberattacks. This blog shares real-life examples of DNS vulnerabilities and provides best practices to ensure robust protection against today’s sophisticated cyber threats. In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, where threats are growing more sophisticated by the day, the promise of AI in bolstering cyber defenses is undeniable. However, to truly capitalize on AI’s potential, solid security foundations – such as DNS Security – must first be established. In this blog, we will take...
DNSDNS SecurityPrivacy LawsFrom Leading to Lagging: Europe’s NIS 2 Compliance SpectrumPreparing for compliance with the NIS 2 Directive is a top priority for any organization that either operates in Europe or counts it as a target market. Set to take full effect by October 17, 2024, NIS 2 aims to enhance cybersecurity by expanding the scope of its predecessor for key sectors, particularly around the visibility and understanding of risk. DNS service and network security are integral in this effort, as they ensure the protection and proper management of DNS...
DDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMNetwork AutomationEnhancing Olympics Network Security and UX with DDI Solutions: 3 Use CasesLarge sporting events such as the Olympic Games attract millions of spectators, athletes, and media personnel. Robust IT infrastructures are critical for running these events, so need to be highly resilient against network access disruptions, cybersecurity threats, live streaming interruptions, and operational communication failures. For addressing these challenges in order to ensure optimal user experience and strong network security, DDI solutions (DNS-DHCP-IPAM) and DNS security are foundational. Events Today: Situation & Challenges for Making Them Run Smoothly When it comes...
DNS SecurityA Year in Review: Google .zip TLD DNS Security ChallengesOne year after Google .zip TLD (Top Level Domains)’s launch, we take a retrospective look at the TLD impact on DNS security. The introduction of domain extensions mimicking common file extensions was met with both excitement and concern. While it opened new avenues for legitimate use, it also posed significant security challenges, particularly in the realms of phishing campaigns and malware distribution. This research was conducted by our DNS Threat Intelligence experts: Raphael Houver and Alexandre Gault. Research Overview EfficientIP...
Application Traffic RoutingDDIDNSDNS SecurityIPAMNetwork AutomationVirtualization & CloudWhy Multicloud Success Relies on Smart DDI SolutionsAs organizations increasingly embrace the cloud, the complexity and diversity of multicloud environments pose significant challenges, demanding robust, agile management solutions. Navigating this complexity requires sophisticated tools that can integrate, secure, and optimize disparate cloud services seamlessly. EfficientIP’s latest whitepaper, Achieving Multicloud Operational Excellence: The Key Role of DDI, offers valuable insights into leveraging DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions to master these challenges. By centralizing control,enhancing visibility, enabling end-to-end automation, and simplifying compliance, DDI solutions empower businesses...
DNSDNS SecurityThe Key Role of Protective DNS for Phishing ProtectionPhishing attacks have been around for almost three decades. Awareness of them is wide with phishing protection measures to detect and block them included in almost every security solution. Nevertheless, they remain one of the most commonly used attack vectors. According to the IDC 2023 DNS threat report, 54% of organizations were victims of phishing attacks in 2023, a 3% increase from 2022. It is not surprising that regulatory bodies across the world are shining a spotlight on this attack...
