Author Archives: Tommy Mcconnell

In the SDP Vs VPN debate, SDP has a use case as a next generation VPN that solves many disadvantages of VPN.

SDP Vs VPN —Why not the best of both?

Due to the frequent use of mobile devices and public Wi-Fi networks, resources often need to be accessible from anywhere. But this accessibility must be balanced with the need for security. Traditional VPNs enable secure remote access, but more is … Read More

A man learning to secure his wireless network on his tablet.

How to Secure My Wireless Network

With wireless networks everywhere from secret research facilities to coffee shops, learning how to secure your wireless network is critical. There isn’t a perfect Wi-Fi security strategy, as such, securing a network requires a combination of techniques that will need … Read More

Man with laptop preparing for the Arizona Technology Summit.

Impulse to Attend Arizona Technology Summit

Impulse will attend the 11th annual Arizona Technology Summit in September 2019. Impulse is pleased to announce that it will be at the 2019 Arizona Technology Summit. Impulse is the leading provider of Secure Access for traditional networks as well … Read More

network segmentation demonstration

What is network segmentation?

Putting all your organization’s devices onto one public network and allowing VPN access to cloud-based resources without internal security is an ideal situation for hackers looking to steal data. But when internet connecting devices are everywhere from your phones to … Read More

visual impacts of ransomware.

How to Prevent Ransomware from Affecting Businesses

A recent ransomware attack on Baltimore has affected city infrastructure such as hospitals, airports, and ATMs according to the Baltimore Sun. Yet the effects of ransomware are not limited to city infrastructure. Ransomware can affect everything from personal computers to … Read More

Impulse Announces New Network Security Solutions

SafeConnect’s New Editions Offer a Scalable and Affordable Way to Secure Networks TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MAY 14, 2019–Impulse, the leader in context-aware network security and orchestration, announced the release of three separate Editions of its SafeConnect product. SafeConnect Essentials, Standard and … Read More

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Impulse Featured in Innovate Tampa Bay

Impulse is pleased to announce its feature in the second volume of Innovate Tampa Bay. Innovate Tampa Bay includes 180 innovators and business icons that lead the way for innovation within the Tampa Bay Area. Read far beyond the Tampa … Read More

VPN vulnerability that shows the need for Zero Trust Network Access.

VPN Vulnerability Shows Need for Software Defined Perimeter

The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning last month about VPN packages from F5, Palo Alto, Pulse, and Cisco. According to Network World, these packages might fail to properly secure tokens and cookies. This could enable cyber criminals to … Read More

Couple shopping for the latest tech, theoretically including Network Access Control (NAC).

The State of Network Access Control

When it comes to controlling access to your network, there are three data points that are more important than any others. Knowing who accesses, what accesses and where your network is accessed from is critical to its continued security. A … Read More

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