Data Center

What is IOPS (input/output operations per second)? | Definition from TechTarget

What is IOPS (input/output operations per second)? IOPS (input/output operations per second) is the standard unit of measurement for the maximum number of reads/writes to noncontiguous storage locations. IOPS is pronounced EYE-OPS. Simply put, IOPS is a measure of a storage device’s read/write speed. It refers to the number of input/output (I/O) operations the device […]

Cybersecurity

Billion-dollar boat seller MarineMax reports cyberattack to SEC

A cyberattack has disrupted operations at one of the world’s biggest boat sellers, the company said in regulatory filings this week. MarineMax, which calls itself the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday afternoon describing the incident, which began Sunday.  “MarineMax determined… that […]

Data Center

How to understand advancements in modern data centers | TechTarget

Advancements in modern data center operations lead to new capabilities and management challenges. Recent changes to modern data center standards and design maximize both operational and energy efficiency. The modern data center is far more sophisticated than its predecessors. With proper maintenance and management, today’s data centers can support new generations of hardware for years […]

Cybersecurity

From Alert to Action: How to Speed Up Your SOC Investigations

Processing alerts quickly and efficiently is the cornerstone of a Security Operations Center (SOC) professional’s role. Threat intelligence platforms can significantly enhance their ability to do so. Let’s find out what these platforms are and how they can empower analysts. The Challenge: Alert Overload The modern SOC faces a relentless barrage of security alerts generated […]

Data Center

How to Design and Build a Data Center

A data center is the technological hub of modern enterprise operations. The data center provides the critical IT infrastructure needed to deliver resources and services to business employees, partners and customers around the world. A small or midsize business can often implement a useful “data center” within the confines of a closet or other convenient […]

Cybersecurity

China Targets US Hacking Ops in Media Offensive

China has escalated its media campaign alleging US hacking operations, following condemnation from the US, UK and EU in July 2021 over Chinese cyber activities. According to a report published by cybersecurity experts at SentinelLabs today, this offensive strategy involves cooperation between Chinese cybersecurity firms, government agencies and state media to amplify accusations against the […]