DNSDNS SecurityGDPRInternet of ThingsPrivacy LawsIs your DNS Security Ready for the NIS 2 Directive? The Clock is Ticking!The NIS 2 directive underscores the importance of robust DNS security to uphold internet integrity, highlighting DNS’s critical role in digital infrastructure and vulnerability to cyber threats. Implementing a Protective DNS Security solution combined with DNS-centric threat intelligence and other security measures is essential for organizations to improve defenses, minimize cyber risks, and ensure compliance with new standards set by NIS 2, thereby maintaining internet stability and security. Letโs take a closer look. NIS 2: What’s next? The year ahead...
DDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMVirtualization & CloudNew DDI Observability Center: Optimizing Network OperationsAs modern networks become increasingly complex and difficult to manage, EfficientIP presents our DDI Observability Center to solve the challenges of network diversity, data overload, and limited visibility. This innovative cloud-based portal provides in-depth DDI and DNS telemetry, proactive monitoring, and interactive dashboards, enabling swift anomaly detection and efficient troubleshooting. It transforms network management by enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing network performance, and ensuring business resilience. This blog explores how DDI Observability not only addresses current network challenges but also aligns...
DNS SecurityIPAMNetwork AutomationVirtualization & CloudTop 5 Trends: Network Automation and Security in 20242023 turned out to be another interesting year for Network and Security teams. With the worrying geo-political situation affecting supplies and costs, and network complexity rising, organizations struggled to keep control of their IT architectures. Two important concerns continued to rise. Poor visibility over IT network activity has made them increasingly difficult to manage, and cybercriminals are launching more increasingly-sophisticated attacks, often exploiting DNS. So to take back control over network operations in 2024, observability, network automation and DNS Threat...
DDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMNew EfficientIP DNS Intelligence Center: Fortifying DNS SecurityOrganizations are faced with two pressing security concerns today. Poor visibility over IT network activity has made them increasingly difficult to manage. And at the same time, cybercriminals are launching more attacks, often exploiting DNS, and using diverse tactics designed to exploit this lack of visibility. To address these challenges, EfficientIP is announcing the commercial launch of two groundbreaking products: DNS Intelligence Center (DNS IC) and DDI Observability Center (DDI OC). Read on to discover how they leverage DNS threat...
DNSDNS SecurityInternet of ThingsDNS Threat Intelligence for Telco NetworksTelecommunications is everywhere, enabling businesses across all industries to collaborate, and employees to communicate. Compounded by 5G and IoT, telcos manage increasingly complex infrastructures and store a large amount of sensitive data. Itโs therefore no wonder they are the highest attacked vertical, as confirmed by IDCโs 2023 DNS Threat Report. From personal use to government level, proactive protection of telco networks is critical. For this, insights gained from DNS Threat Intelligence are now recognized as being foundational. Ever-Evolving Networks Increase...
DDIDHCPDNSDNS SecurityIPAMEfficientIP Ranked as Outperformer in 2023 GigaOM Radar for DDI SolutionsThe need for robust, scalable, and innovative DDI solutions has never been more critical as networks grow increasingly complex. The 2023 GigaOm Radar for DDI provides crucial guidance for enterprises searching for the right DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions. We’re proud to announce the report ranks EfficientIP as a Leader and Outperformer, positioning us as one of the top three DDI providers. In this blog, we’ll cover the significance of this ranking, delve into the nuances of the report, and...
DNSDNS SecurityInternet of ThingsPrivacy LawsDNS Threat Intelligence for Higher Education NetworksWith IT staff struggling to protect legacy networks on tight budgets, itโs no wonder schools and universities are top targets for cybercriminals. Sprawling campuses handling BYoD and multiple IoT devices, together with frequent ransomware attacks and compliance regulations add to the difficulty. The 2023 IDC Threat Survey found that 90% of institutions each suffer on average 8 DNS attacks per year, with every attack costing $1.15M in damages. The report goes on to provide recommendations on how Higher Ed can...
DNSDNS SecurityInternet of ThingsPrivacy LawsNew IDC Report: DNS Threat Intelligence for Proactive DefenseYear after year, the impacts and costs of DNS attacks continue to rise, causing severe damage. Based on a survey of 1,000 security experts, the new 2023 IDC Threat Report shows 90% of organizations suffered DNS attacks, costing $1.1M each. Highlighting the fundamental role of DNS in network security strategies, the report confirms that it is time now more than ever to strengthen protection via a purpose-built, integrated DNS security solution. DNS threat intelligence offers evolution to proactive defense, while...
DNSDNS SecurityElevate DNS Threat Intelligence for Proactive Network SecurityCyberattacks are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, and there is a proliferation of devices and infrastructure diversity. Consequently, network security risk is at an all-time high for enterprises across all industries. For strengthening security and helping move organizations along their zero trust path, EfficientIP is unleashing a brand new product known as DNS Threat Pulse that brings DNS Threat Intelligence security feed for proactive defense against cyber threats. In addition, the upcoming release 8.3 of SOLIDserver brings augmented application...
DNS SecurityHow DNS Security Helps Combat RansomwareEveryone knows that Ransomware has become costly as attacks target organizations in every industry vertical. Governments, the private sector, and critical infrastructure owners face intolerable data, financial, and reputational losses with seemingly no way to stop it. But perhaps weโre not trying the right way. In most cases, ransomware needs the Domain Name System (DNS) so it can achieve its malicious goals. However, security solutions such as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) have limited DNS coverage in the security ecosystem. Purpose-built DNS...
