<syslog_output> <server>192.168.1.1</server> </syslog_output> Many people are familiar with the above commands, which are used for forwarding syslog to the syslog server (192.168.1.1). However, do you know how syslog can be helpful? Read on to find out how and see some different use cases for enabling syslog in your infrastructure. The primary use of syslog is […]
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On a typical day, you probably spend a fair amount of time chasing down complaints, most of which end up being network or server issues. Occasionally, you might perform maintenance on your network devices. Of all your daily tasks, probably the most tedious is manually backing up your network device configurations. This is not to […]
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At some point, almost every organization needs to assess their ability to meet regulatory compliance guidelines. Having all network, systems, and security data in check for an audit can be a challenge for IT teams. This is primarily because most regulatory standards mandate the collection and storage of logs for compliance. PCI DSS: Specifies the […]
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Organizations implement disaster recovery (DR) for a number of reasons, some of which include business continuity, data preservation, and regulatory compliance. DR is the process for restoring your systems to a previous fully functional state. However, many people don’t realize that a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server can help with your organization’s DR efforts. A […]
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In most organizations, regardless of industry, file transfers happen all day, every day. These transfers take place in the forms of data exchanges like email, network shares, homegrown File Transfer Protocol (FTP) tools, and even free online FTP services. Every employee shares information, internally or externally, throughout the day, which raises security concerns. It may […]
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