Network configuration management is a set of tools or capabilities that support network engineers in performing their day-to-day roles in managing the lifecycle of network devices, including monitoring, maintaining, and updating configurations. These solutions are meant to improve team efficiency and reduce manual errors that result from the tedious task of device administration. Key components […]
At BackBox, we discuss automation as if it’s the best choice for everyone without questioning why that may be the case. We talk about features, and we have the best backup solution, among other things. Why would you automate? What are you doing today that would benefit from some automation, particularly the kind that aligns
We’ve explained the difference between traditional and modern approaches to network configuration management and the features to look for in a solution. Here, we thought we’d share a few questions network and security teams often ask, and you may also be wondering about them. 1. What is the impact of automation on our internal processes?
We’re excited to share that BackBox 8.0 was featured in the June 30, 2025, Packet Pushers Network Break podcast. The following are some of the new capabilities that hosts Drew Conry-Murray and Johna Till Johnson shared with listeners. Support for Cisco Meraki. BackBox is tackling the challenge of ensuring compliance before deploying cloud-managed/SASE devices at
Originally published June 27, 2025 on Help Net Security. Whenever a natural or man-made disaster disrupts medical equipment, cuts off connectivity to emergency services and loved ones, or halts access to ATMs, network engineers play a vital role in the heroic efforts to restore availability and uptime. Network engineers confront chaos daily. The network serves
As a company grows, the amount of data it handles daily grows as well. Some of the most valuable information can include customer or employee personally identifiable information (PII), and the company’s intellectual property (IP), and other proprietary information. With a majority of businesses handling their data on a laptop connected to Wi-Fi or a
CIS compliance is complicated. It’s a baseline set of benchmarks defined by the Center for Internet Security for protecting systems like network devices or firewalls. CIS Benchmarks align with essential industry regulations, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others. As a result, organizations prioritizing CIS
Originally published in Dark Reading on May 27, 2025 In 2024, a record 40,009 CVEs were published, a 38% increase from 2023. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) noted that the rise in CVEs and insufficient support led to a backlog in processing new CVEs, starting in February 2024. Recent news about potential
It has been five years since businesses quickly turned to a distributed workforce supported by hybrid network environments that include physical and virtual devices from multiple vendors spanning cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Those who embraced these shifts successfully navigated the uncertainty, but the repercussions for network teams have been significant. Accelerated digital transformation, work-from-anywhere models,
BackBox prepares organizations for CIS Benchmark compliance with prebuilt network automations.