The OT and IT Tug of War
There was a time when OT (operational technology) and IT (information technology) departments operated in silos. Both groups would go about their individual business operations, without any crossover. Today, the growth of IIoT and network-connected OT systems have forced OT and IT to operate collaboratively in order to keep the business operating efficiently, creating a […]
READ MOREWhen Evaluating Cyber Solutions, Connections Matter
In our last blog, Your Cybersecurity Vendor of Choice Shouldn’t Rock the Boat, we outlined key questions to ask a cybersecurity vendor before you jump into a partnership. Let’s continue that discussion and focus on additional evaluation criteria to help guide your search. Regardless of the industry you’re in, your infrastructure is mission-critical to your […]
READ MOREYour Cybersecurity Vendor of Choice Shouldn’t Rock the Boat: Three Key Questions to Ask Your Cybersecurity Partner
If you’re responsible for maintaining the integrity of mission-critical infrastructure, such as communications networks, power grids, first responder services or transportation networks, you know that keeping systems safe is of vital importance, as these networks are imperative to upholding public safety and our economy. But, regardless of the industry you’re in, the increasingly complex and […]
READ MOREBlue Ridge Networks Chairman and CEO Interviewed on Federal News Radio, Talks Zero Trust, Cybersecurity, and Autonomous Network Segmentation
This month, Blue Ridge’s Chairman and CEO John Higginbotham was a guest on Federal Tech Talk, a Federal News Radio segment on WFED 1500 AM, hosted by industry veteran John Gilroy. Once a week, Gilroy is joined with experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss the IT trends and challenges faced by […]
READ MORETaking a Zero Trust Stance Against Ransomware
Welcome to part two of our blog series about the evolving ransomware threats facing government agencies. If you missed it, check out part one: The Ransomware Riddle: The Growing Threat Government Agencies are Trying to Solve, where we address why agencies are a bullseye for these growing attacks and protection is so challenging. The good […]
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