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?
Every organization is at a different point in its network configuration management journey, but one thing is certain: that journey will continue. Having capabilities the team will leverage today and likely adopt in the future as a matter of industry best practices is a wise approach. When evaluating configuration management solutions, it is worth drilling
Originally published in Cyber Defense Magazine on September 2, 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine recently interviewed Rekha Shenoy, CEO of BackBox, at the BlackHat conference. Her insights into the technology industry and network security are truly inspiring. This article explores Rekha’s dedication to tackling the complex challenges that network engineers encounter today. As networks become more
This blog series spotlights real-world moments in which network engineers use BackBox security-centric automation to save their organizations from costly downtime and surprises. Synopsis All firewall vendors require that their customers keep their certificates up to date. This mandatory but time-consuming and tedious administrative task is error-prone and usually occurs at an inconvenient time, making
A lot of our customers share similar stories, and we have the benefit of the point of view from both service providers and enterprises. We also are an MSP customer. And while that’s a single point of view, with a single service provider, it’s also provides added insight into the struggles facing MSPs and MSSPs in
There’s always a layer of details that make all the difference between easy and simple. BackBox improves network security by streamlining network software upgrades for patching security vulnerabilities to be both easy and simple. First let me explain the difference between easy and simple using an example everyone in the US can understand. Just File
Today, network management is becoming much more challenging due to complex network environments that span cloud and hybrid work settings, a wide variety of vendors that make up an organization’s IT infrastructure, and the ongoing talent shortage in both IT and security industries. The demand for network management teams to consistently deliver services and maintain