COMMENTARY: Technical debt has become the foremost self-imposed cyber threat within enterprises. But what are we talking about? Why does it happen? And, how can enterprises ensure that obsolete hardware and unattended software aren’t inadvertently leaving the network open to risk? McKinsey defines technical debt as the “tax” a company pays on any development to […]

Every second matters for your network. A network failure can be catastrophic for large enterprises, significantly affecting revenue, productivity, and reputation. As networks grow increasingly complex with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, robust monitoring and maintenance have never been more critical to help avoid outages. Today’s networks are vastly different from what they were even five years […]

Mobile Breakthrough Awards has named Forward Networks the winner of its “2024 Enterprise Cloud Computing Software of the Year” award. This is Forward Networks’ fifth consecutive award win for Enterprise Cloud Computing from Mobile Breakthrough’s Award program.  The Mobile Breakthrough Awards serves as the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and recognition platform for the top companies, […]

We are excited to announce that Forward Networks is now a Silver Technology Partner with Tenable, a global leader in cybersecurity and exposure management. This partnership highlights our commitment to enhancing network security by integrating with Tenable’s leading vulnerability management solutions to provide a comprehensive and streamlined vulnerability software solution for our joint customers. Vulnerability […]

Are you ready to take your network security to the next level? Don't miss our upcoming session where our top engineers will dive into the transformative potential of Network Digital Twins for ensuring audit readiness and compliance for both federal and commercial organizations. In today's digital landscape, being prepared for audits and meeting Compliance, Certification, […]

Network administrators rely on configuration policies to maintain network health, compliance, performance, and security. Adhering to this configuration minimizes risks and ensures business continuity. However, many enterprises experience "configuration drift.” For a global network administration team, config drift is further complicated by distributed teams, time zones, and geographies. Configuration drift creates significant vulnerabilities and is a […]

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, Zero Trust is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) both emphasize the importance of this model through comprehensive strategies like the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Capability Execution Roadmap. These frameworks guide private sector and federal […]

In the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the sheer volume of Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) notices has become a daunting challenge for SecOps teams. Compounding this challenge, 74% of security breaches were found to be the result of human error, emphasizing the critical need for robust, automated systems to manage vulnerabilities effectively. 

Tool sprawl creates inefficiency and security risks while diminishing network reliability and performance.  Tool sprawl is an expensive aspect of technical debt. IDC recently found that 43% of organizations doing business in the Americas have 500 or more software applications in their portfolios today (Application Services — Worldwide Regions, 2023, IDC #US50490416, April 2023). In […]

Automation has transformed the network management landscape, making it faster, more efficient, and less prone to human error. By automating routine functions like software upgrades and device provisioning, network teams can focus on more strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, security initiatives and disaster recovery plans. As a result, network automation has led to faster […]