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?
BackBox is thrilled to announce that the latest innovation in our network cyber resilience platform, BackBox 8.0, will soon be available! To learn about the release, you can register for our upcoming webinar or visit our What’s New page. As we have journeyed with our customers and partners over the past year, we have noticed
Originally shared on April 24, 2025, by ITProToday, Network Computing Virtual Event, and edited for length and clarity. This event focused on best practices and strategies for building resilient networks that can withstand disruptions. BackBox CEO, Rekha Shenoy, addressed this during a fireside chat, emphasizing the importance of automating manual processes to reduce downtime costs
Originally shared on March 27, 2025, by ITProToday, Information Week Virtual Event and edited for length and clarity. This event focused on cyber resilience in 2025 and explored strategies for maintaining business continuity. BackBox CEO, Rekha Shenoy, addressed this challenge during a fireside chat, highlighting that cyber resilience necessitates a more continuous approach to remediation.
Originally published in Cybersecurity Insiders on March 7, 2025 According to Gartner’s latest Hype Cycle for I&O Automation, by 2026, 50% of enterprises are expected to use AI functions to automate Day 2 network operations, compared to fewer than 10% in 2023. This is where the newest innovation in AI, distinct from ML, is enabling additional
Vulnerability management is a fundamental element of cyber hygiene. So, why do 56% of organizations report that their most recent data breach resulted from a known vulnerability not properly patched or addressed? As networks become more complex and include network and security devices from multiple vendors, vulnerabilities increase, putting pressure on teams to identify and
This month, Fortinet released a significant security update that addressed multiple vulnerabilities. This addresses issues across its product portfolio, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. Such disclosures are not uncommon. However, they pose a challenge to network and security professionals striving to secure their networks. Already overwhelmed, news of new vulnerabilities might not even cut
Why risk management? Risk and risk mitigation involve predicting future probabilities and investing to minimize the likelihood of a breach. Predicting the future is a fool’s game with uncertain and unknowable outcomes. Risk modeling, they say, becomes security theater. Risk Assessment has transformed into a tool for persuasion—essentially, “security theater”— instead of serving as a
Network vulnerability management is the discipline of tracking, identifying, understanding, and remediating network device (routers, switches, load balancers) and security device (firewalls, IPSs) vulnerabilities. Networks provide the backbone for today’s digital businesses and present a rich target for malicious actors who wish to exploit network and security device vulnerabilities to achieve their goals. Key components