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Blogs on DDI for Network Automation & Network Security

DDI (DNS-DHCP-IPAM) is foundational for managing apps and networks on-prem and in clouds. It simplifies network management, strengthens security, and enables automation. Read how Smart DDI enhances business continuity & UX, speeds up time to revenue, and improves compliance.

DNS IC & DDI OC Enhancements: Improve Network Anomaly Detection

EfficientIP DNS IC & DDI OC enhancements deepen network anomaly detection and investigation to elevate network observability and security. New โ€œdomain behavior analysisโ€ in DNS Intelligence Center enables detection of suspicious domains and investigation of domain behavior.  EfficientIPโ€™s 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...

How DDI Enables Network Modernization: The ITOps Journey

EfficientIP 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...

Cisco Meraki and EfficientIP DDI: Boost Visibility & Agility

Cloud-first networks like Cisco Meraki drive scalability, but managing on-premises and multicloud networks is complex. By integrating Cisco Meraki and EfficientIP DDI, network teams improve visibility and agility to effectively manage hybrid multicloud environments. The drive for digital transformation and operational efficiency has led to constantly evolving networks underpinned by cloud transformation. In this context, cloud-first networks, like Cisco Meraki, have emerged as a game-changer, offering dynamic scalability, increased flexibility, and simplified IT operations. However, this requires most networking teams...

2024 GigaOm Radar for DDI: Why EfficientIP is Named a Leader

DDI is crucial for network management, resilience, performance, security, and automation. The 2024 GigaOm Radar for DDI helps IT decision makers choose the right DDI solution amid evolving IT landscapes. Discover why EfficientIP continues to lead in this market-critical segment. EfficientIP has once again solidified a leadership position in the 2024 GigaOm Radar for DDI, being recognized as both a Leader and an Outperformer. This recognition highlights EfficientIPโ€™s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI)...

SOLIDserver 8.4 DDI Solutions: Simplify Network Compliance

EfficientIP’s SOLIDserverโ„ข 8.4 DDI Solutions simplify network compliance and management with new features like Cloud Observer plugin for Cisco Meraki and automated data reconciliation. These latest capabilities boost NSoT effectiveness and enable end-to-end ecosystem automation. EfficientIP’s SOLIDserverโ„ข DDI 8.4 helps simplify network compliance and management with new features, including the Cloud Observer plugin for Cisco Meraki and automated data reconciliation. These latest capabilities of our DDI Solutions will help organizations boost Network Source of Truth (NSoT) effectiveness, streamline compliance monitoring,...

The Importance of DNS Security in the AI-Driven Digital Age

DNS 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...

From Leading to Lagging: Europe’s NIS 2 Compliance Spectrum

Preparing 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...

DDI Automation for Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a modern approach to managing and provisioning computing infrastructure using machine-readable scripts and configuration files rather than manual processes. IaC enables rapid and consistent deployment, scaling, and management of infrastructure, driving greater IT agility and efficiency. As enterprises undergo digital transformation, IaC is essential to support complex, dynamic environments and multi-cloud strategies. This blog outlines how DDI (DNS DHCP IPAM) acting as a Network Automation Hub serves as a foundational element of IaC, propelling network...

Enhancing Olympics Network Security and UX with DDI Solutions: 3 Use Cases

Large 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...

A Year in Review: Google .zip TLD DNS Security Challenges

One 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...

Why Multicloud Success Relies on Smart DDI Solutions

As 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...

Ecosystem for Boosting NetOps: Network Automation

The importance of ecosystems for Network Automation and Management  In today’s digital landscape, networks serve as the backbone of nearly every aspect of modern life, from communication and commerce to entertainment and healthcare. As networks grow more complex, efficient management and smooth operation are crucial. Network automation is a game-changer, reducing manual intervention, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing network agility and responsiveness. It enables dynamic provisioning, configuration, management, and monitoring of network services based on application needs or policies. But,...