Secure Shell (SSH) provides encrypted command-line access to remote systems over an unsecured network. It replaces older, insecure protocols like Telnet, ensuring that credentials and session data are protected from interception. MSPs use SSH daily for managing Linux servers, networking gear, and cloud systems securely. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell
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SDN (Software-Defined Networking) decouples network control from the underlying hardware, allowing administrators to manage and automate traffic flows via centralized software. This approach increases agility, scalability, and visibility—key benefits for MSPs managing multi-site or hybrid-cloud environments. SDN helps organizations implement intelligent traffic policies, improve security, and reduce operational overhead. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-defined_networking
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Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a modern networking solution that uses software to manage and optimize wide area networks, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity. It intelligently routes traffic across multiple connection types, such as MPLS, broadband, and LTE, based on real-time network conditions and application requirements. By enhancing performance, reducing costs, and improving security, […]
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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based security architecture that combines networking and security functions into a unified platform. It integrates features such as secure web gateways, firewall-as-a-service, zero trust network access (ZTNA), and SD-WAN to provide secure, efficient, and scalable access to applications and data, regardless of user location. SASE is designed to […]
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The SANS Institute is a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification. It offers a wide range of courses, certifications, and resources to help professionals develop expertise in areas such as information security, incident response, and penetration testing. SANS is renowned for its practical, hands-on training and its GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) program, which […]
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SAN (Storage Area Network) is a high-performance, specialized network designed to provide block-level data storage. It connects servers and storage devices (such as disk arrays or tape libraries) to enable faster, centralized access to storage resources, separate from the regular LAN (Local Area Network) traffic. SANs are typically used in environments where large amounts of […]
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RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) is one of the first and most trusted public-key cryptographic systems. It relies on the mathematical difficulty of factoring large prime numbers to encrypt and decrypt data securely. RSA is commonly used in SSL/TLS certificates, VPNs, and email encryption to protect sensitive information exchanged over the Internet. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSA_(cryptosystem)
Read MoreRoll Back Capability
A rollback capability refers to the ability to revert a system or database to a previous state. This is particularly important in database management and other stateful systems to maintain data integrity and recover from errors or failures. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roll_Back_Capability
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Monitoring done over the internet from a physically separate location. Benchmark does remote monitoring for troubleshooting, patching, installing new software, etc Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_Monitoring
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The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database used by Microsoft Windows to store and manage configuration settings for the operating system, applications, hardware, and user preferences. It consists of keys and values that control system behavior, startup programs, installed software, driver settings, and security policies. The registry is divided into several hives (e.g., HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, HKEY_CURRENT_USER), […]
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