Network Automation

How NetSecOps Strengthens Security and Network Agility

The NetSecOps Imperative: Why Network and Security Teams Must Collaborate in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Originally published in Cybersecurity Insiders, on October 28, 2025 In today’s enterprise, the boundaries between network and security operations have become increasingly blurred. The emergence of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures has produced a complex digital environment that is challenging to manage effectively from a single perspective. For too long, network and security teams have worked […]

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BackBox Principles for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone significant evolution over the years, presenting both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for businesses. Cybercriminals can now identify vulnerabilities in record time — within days, rather than months or years — creating a pressing need for enhanced defenses. Fortunately, AI has emerged as a powerful ally in bolstering network cyber

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Navigating F5’s Security Update Addressing Multiple Vulnerabilities

F5 has issued a significant security advisory and released updates for BIG-IP, F5OS, BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, BIG-IQ, and APM clients. These updates address risks from nation-state threat actors that broke into F5’s systems and stole files containing some of BIG-IP’s source code and information related to undisclosed vulnerabilities in the product. Underscoring the urgency,

Building Network Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing Starts with the Basics

Building Network Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing Starts with the Basics

Originally published in Manufacturing Business Technology on September 25, 2025 Manufacturing is vital for global job creation, innovation, and economic growth, playing a key role in global trade and competitiveness. The operational technology (OT) networks, which include industrial control systems and IIoT devices, are complex and interconnected with IT networks, presenting significant risks. A study

Network configuration management

What is Network Configuration Management?

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

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Why Automate?

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

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Five Common Questions About Configuration Management

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?

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Announcing BackBox Platform Release 8.0

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