Although network segmentation hasn’t always been the most popular strategy, it is an effective and powerful deterrent for hackers. It is now being deployed as part of a defense-in-depth approach and a fundamental component of cybersecurity. Let’s take a look at what network segmentation means and some of the pros of taking on this project. […]
With the constant news of data breaches, having a security plan in place is critical. Today, let’s discuss the ins and outs of a successful Hadoop initiative, the open-source software of choice for companies looking to launch big data projects. With all it’s advantages, Hadoop has a well-known disadvantage: it runs on non-secure mode by […]
Even though automation is transforming the business industry, human interaction is still critical when the buyer-supplier relationship and the procurement department are involved. Imagine a multinational organization working with tens of thousands of suppliers, having to keep personal and business relationships with each, without proper database management in place. How can a company with handle […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 8 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. On previous blogs, we’ve discussed the importance of determining the order of priority of your data and establishing processes for storage, maintenance, and backup. But […]
In today’s data-driven world, available data sources grow day after day. For some, this might be a good thing, but for many companies, it brings up a lot of challenges to deal with. Lack of definition when it comes to data volumes is generally one of the main issues. Businesses are already drowning in data, […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 9 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. How often do you set up a maintenance schedule for your technical environment? What about management processes? The truth is that the first time you […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. How did you store data 10 years ago? Is it comparable with how you store it today? If you’ve upgraded, list the reasons why: Are […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 18 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. One of the biggest nightmares a business owner can face is the possibility of getting sued. The issue becomes even worse when the damages claimed […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. Your data is indispensable. Even if you undermine how crucial it is to adequately protect it, consider this: Statistically, 65% of companies that suffer catastrophic […]
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of the book Mining New Gold – Managing Your Business Data by Penny, Jeffrey and Gillian Garbus which can be purchased here. A significant number of people seem to be under the impression that if their data is stored in a third-party cloud, the information is safe […]
During database design, there are a few simple rules that can save you a lot of time and headaches down the road. Check out these tips that we have developed in our years of hands-on experience: Use Naming Conventions Many developers and admins might not deem name conventions as important during the design phase. But […]