Editorial Guides from CIO, Networkworld and Computerworld

   
Securing the Whole Network
New threats emerge every day. From the Web to the WAN to the Wi-Fi, if you want to secure your information assets, you'll need to stay ahead of the curve. In this editorial guide, we look at the latest technologies, policies, and best practices to protect your IT infrastructure.   




    Automating Network Management
Simplified network management comes for the combination of good planning, good implementation and good tools. This editorial guide provides best practices for managing secure and resilient networks.  



   
The Evolution of Network Security
We have so many holes punched in our firewalls today that many industry insiders question the value of perimeter defenses. In fact, most recent security advances are focused on what's happening behind the safeguards. This editorial guide looks at new security developments, current thinking and what's next -- from Network Access Control to ID management, data leakage and compliance tools.   


    Rise of the Machines: The Self-Managed Network
Advances in network and systems management tools are making it possible to do more with less. IT managers are increasingly taking advantage of network automation tools to proactively address problems, predict failures and respond with corrective actions before IT services are impacted.   


    Network Access: Keeping It Under Control
Simple network connectivity was once challenging, hampered by lack of facilities, pitiful performance and interoperability snafus. That's largely behind us now, but the ease with which people can log in today has given rise to a new challenge: the need to make sure people are who they say they are, and that they aren't putting corporate resources at risk, intentionally or unintentionally.   



   
The Quest for a Unified Network Infrastructure
Growing numbers of mobile workers, multiple data and traffic types, and more powerful communications capabilities to match business requirements all point to something that's top-of-mind for many CIOs: the need for a unified network infrastructure. A converged network, a major component of a unified infrastructure, can reduce costs and increase functionality. This editorial guide analyzes the key technology and financial investment factors CIOs should consider for a unified and flexible network infrastructure that can adapt to the demands of a company's users and applications.   


    The Future of Network
What does the future hold for the network? From the basics of network monitoring and other security measures to determining the actual cost of IT, the network is the heart of the business, and IT executives must take a personal interest in network security, design, deployment, planning and operations.