13 Best Log Monitoring Tools and Event Logging Software
Not so long ago, plain-text log management was a widespread, grueling, and lengthy process. Plain-text data isn’t without its uses—in fact, under certain circumstances, it can be of great value—but it can’t replace a sophisticated log management solution when it comes to complex analysis and gaining advanced insight into infrastructure. If you want to optimize … Read more 13 Best Log Monitoring Tools and Event Logging Software
5 Best FREE Remote Desktop Software
For IT teams and network admins who need to resolve technical issues, getting to the root of the problem without getting in the way of other peoples’ work can be difficult. You need to figure things out before they cause issues across your network, but you can’t bring everything to a halt to do it. … Read more 5 Best FREE Remote Desktop Software
8 Best AnyDesk Alternatives
Whether for work or personal purposes, you or members of your team will likely need to access your computer without being physically present in front of it. This might be because you’re working from home or a temporary office, because you’re working abroad, or simply because you spend a lot of time commuting. In recent … Read more 8 Best AnyDesk Alternatives
How to Check and Improve Server Performance – SQL Query Optimization and Tuning
SQL statements are the primary means through which businesses and organizations retrieve information from the database. However, these statements aren’t always as efficiently composed as they could be, which can lead to slowdowns from the server. That’s why you hear so much about SQL query optimization—it’s a necessary process if you hope to ensure high … Read more How to Check and Improve Server Performance – SQL Query Optimization and Tuning
9 Best Network Bandwidth Monitors in 2023 (Free and Paid)
We’ve all been there—end users are complaining about slow internet, but you thought you had plenty of bandwidth. Over the years, I’ve come to realize you probably do, in most cases. In fact, throwing additional bandwidth at the issue is often an expensive Band-Aid. What you need is to get to the root of performance … Read more 9 Best Network Bandwidth Monitors in 2023 (Free and Paid)
8 Best HIDS Tools—Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
Even when we have the best of intentions and work hard to keep our systems protected, human beings are fallible. Hackers know this, which can lead to the creation of elaborate and convincing ploys used to trick your end users into divulging credentials, allowing hackers access to your systems. For this reason, it’s essential for … Read more 8 Best HIDS Tools—Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
Syslog Monitoring Guide + Best Syslog Monitors and Viewers
Syslog is a network-based logging standard used for applications to send data to a central server, providing information on events, statuses, diagnostics, and more. Unlike SNMP, which is an active approach to monitoring (aimed at preventing the occurrence of incidents), Syslog monitoring provides a passive approach, which allows you to deal with incidents after they … Read more Syslog Monitoring Guide + Best Syslog Monitors and Viewers
6 Best Network Discovery Tools
While we might like to think our IT networks are perfectly maintained and documented, the reality is sometimes we lose track. In some cases, your network can grow so quickly you may have trouble keeping up. The solution to this issue is using a network discovery and monitoring tool to ensure your network structure is … Read more 6 Best Network Discovery Tools
10 Best Data Loss Prevention Software for 2023
You have numerous options when it comes to data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. Investing in the right one for your company will help you to strengthen the security of your business and better ensure the trust your customers place in you is justified. In this article, I review the best DLP software available on the … Read more 10 Best Data Loss Prevention Software for 2023
9 Best SIEM Tools for 2023
SIEM solutions are a crucial part of log management and comprehensive security. For businesses looking to add to or upgrade their solutions, here is the best SIEM tools list on the market. Security information and event management, or SIEM, provides insights into a corporate IT environment through functions like log management and security information management. … Read more 9 Best SIEM Tools for 2023