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Compassion Under Pressure: Three Lessons from a Security Leader
Cio Office
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Compassion Under Pressure: Three Lessons from a Security Leader

A cybersecurity leader blends compassion, calm, and drills to keep the team tough under pressure.
What's a Firewall? The Complete Guide
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What's a Firewall? The Complete Guide

Learn about firewalls, including how it works, and the popular types of firewalls. Also, check out some of the best practices for choosing firewalls.
The Product Development Lifecycle, Explained
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The Product Development Lifecycle, Explained

Have a new idea for a great product? The product development lifecycle takes your idea from its initial conception to its final release and beyond.
Observability Meets Security: Build a Baseline To Climb the PEAK
Security
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Observability Meets Security: Build a Baseline To Climb the PEAK

Splunker James Hodgkinson looks at how to apply the baseline hunting process to some common O11y data sources and shows how the OpenTelemetry standard offers easier data analysis.
What Does Powering the Modern SOC Look Like in ANZ?
Security
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What Does Powering the Modern SOC Look Like in ANZ?

Splunker Craig Bates dives into what powering the modern SOC looks like in Australia and New Zealand.
Data Trends in 2026: 8 Trends To Follow
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Data Trends in 2026: 8 Trends To Follow

Data is changing everything. But what specific trends are really driving these massive shifts? Get the full story on current data trends.
What Is Five 9s in Availability Metrics?
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What Is Five 9s in Availability Metrics?

Five 9s predicts that a measured IT component will be available at least 99.999% of the time during a specific period. Get the full story here.
Vendor Management: The Complete Guide
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Vendor Management: The Complete Guide

Vendor management is an important practice for most organizations. Learn how to do it well, step by step, in this complete guide.
Splunk Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms
Observability
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Splunk Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms

Splunk has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms for the second year in a row in this category.