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Over the last few years, the number and severity of cyberattacks against organizations have significantly increased. These attacks come in various forms, including ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), data breaches, insider threats and many more. Despite the best efforts of many cybersecurity professionals to minimize these threats, it appears there will be no decrease in the threat level in 2024.

In the previous article, we configured software using the kernel configuration tool Kconfig, and we’ve silently assumed that there’s a UART interface on our board that is configurable and used for logging. In this third article of the “Practical Zephyr” series, we’ll see how we configure and use hardware. For this, Zephyr borrows another tool from the Linux kernel: Devicetree.

The internet has become an essential part of our lives, especially when it comes to business. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we heavily rely on the internet’s availability. However, when the internet goes down unexpectedly, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This is where Downdetector has become integral for many people in determining the status of an internet service.

Building a future-ready network begins with integrating three core network services: DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, collectively known as DDI, which serves as the heart of network connectivity and operations.

The IT world thrives on uptime, efficiency, and seamless experiences. But amidst software and servers, glitches and disruptions threaten to bring operations to a halt. When these disruptions arrive, Incident Management takes center stage, collecting resources to restore order and minimize the chaos. Yet, simply fixing the immediate issue isn't enough. Preventing future disruptions requires delving deeper, finding the root cause, the reason that triggered the incident.

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of an easier way to collaborate on projects? Tired of individually managing users across multiple projects? Or perhaps you long for the day when auditing user access across your organization can be done in a flash? Well, you’re in luck!

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In today’s world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and data breaches, organizations face an ever-growing threat landscape, making robust cybersecurity a top priority. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can play a crucial role in helping to address this need by offering a range of security solutions.