Tom Hollingsworth

About the Author:

Tom Hollingsworth is a networking professional, blogger, and speaker on advanced technology topics. He is also an organizer for networking and wireless for Tech Field Day.  His blog can be found at https://networkingnerd.net/

Articles by Tom Hollingsworth

Finding Context In the Frames with Plixer

May 22, 2019

When it comes to network analytics and security monitoring, your solution could be just like a game of bowling. You need to know how to add the frames together to get the best results. Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at the offerings from Plixer and shows how they can be used to help you figure out how to ensure your network is safe and sound.

Enabling SD-WAN Partnerships with Infovista

May 20, 2019

Is your SD-WAN solution just for you? Or are you looking to build it out as a managed service? Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at Infovista and their new Ipanema offering and how it can jump start your MSP as they move into the SD-WAN market.

Bringing Intelligence to Things with Cradlepoint

May 16, 2019

How do you secure an IoT device that weighs several tons? Or has wheels? Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at way Cradlepoint is offering drop-in security solutions for IoT devices that aren’t what you traditionally think of in that space.

Using SD-WAN As A Cloud Migration Strategy

May 14, 2019

Disruption is a part of IT no matter how big or small. Cloud is a major driver of disruption today. How can you leverage SD-WAN to make your cloud migration a bit more successful while minimizing disruption? Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at how Cisco Viptela can help.

Yellow Capes and Safe Escapes – The Journey of Zoë Rose

May 8, 2019

Learning about the journey of Zoë Rose from her past to the bright future ahead of her has been enlightening for Tom Hollingsworth. Read on as he covers some highlights of the presentations she’s shared at Security Field Day and Aruba HER over the past few months and how we can learn about the path she’s taken to get where she is today.

All-in with SD-WAN and Fortinet

May 6, 2019

Can SD-WAN innovate through software alone? Or can custom hardware ASICs make the difference in performance? Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at the Fortinet presentation from Networking Field Day and discusses how ASICs may be the key to Foritinet finding their ante in the SD-WAN market.

Security Field Day – The Non-Conference

April 29, 2019

Security Field Day is not a typical conference. In fact, it’s not a conference at all! Most industry events are focused on sales and demand generation: Pack the people in and get their contact information. Field Day is all about the content, the ideas, and the technology.

Layered Security Isn’t About Devices

April 25, 2019

Tom Hollingsworth looks at one of the biggest fallacies of defense in depth in security: It’s all about buying more devices and services to layer on top of your existing infrastructure. In reality, it should be looked at more like a tower defense game. It isn’t just about the assets you have, but how you place them that matter.

Defeating DDoS in the Network with Nokia

April 23, 2019

Denial-of-Service attacks are growing in size and number, especially as IoT devices become more commonplace. Tom Hollingsworth takes a look at a new solution from Nokia using Deepfield and analytics to stop this malicious traffic in transit.

Investigating IoT Intent with Armis

April 18, 2019

IoT is becoming a pervasive part of our enterprise IT environment. But how much do you know about what those little devices are doing? Tom Hollingsworth talked to Armis about how they’re trying to stop bad IoT from happening right under your nose.

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