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ITPro Today breaks down key IT technologies and concepts, highlighting the pros and cons, popular use cases and suggested implementation strategies for each.

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Network security
What Is Network Security?
May 05, 2022
No cybersecurity strategy is complete without network security. Learn about how network security works, top...
Encryption and data security on laptop
What Is Data Encryption?
May 05, 2022
Encryption has become a standard data security measure, especially for companies that handle sensitive data...
cloud security in hand.jpg
What Is Cloud Security?
Apr 25, 2022
Cloud security has emerged as major concern for organizations and IT pros. Learn about how cloud security works, top challenges, and examples of cloud security tools.
cloud-native world with service mesh
What Is Cloud-Native?
Apr 22, 2022
Organizations are turning to a cloud-native approach to application development and deployment to take advantage of its performance and reliability benefits, but there are challenges to consider.
cyberattacks and breaches
What Are Cyberattacks and Security Breaches?
Mar 31, 2022
As companies become more digital, they expose themselves to greater risks for attacks and breaches. Learn about common security challenges and how to protect your organization.
software testing and quality assurance
What Are Software Testing and Quality Assurance?
Mar 31, 2022
Testing and quality assurance play a significant role in preventing problems from being introduced into production environments. This article explains how testing and QA work, as well as why test automation is critical.
security analytics
What Is Security Analytics?
Mar 09, 2022
Data-driven techniques enable organizations to proactively stamp out cybersecurity threats. Learn about how security analytics...
programmer typing code
What Is a Programming Language?
Mar 02, 2022
Programming languages make it easier to not only write software but write software that can run anywhere. This article explains...