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Failover is a backup mode of operation where the functions of a primary system component, such as a processor, server, network, or database, are switched to a secondary system component when the primary one becomes unavailable, whether due to a failure or for scheduled maintenance.

Companies tend to be very careful about keeping their confidential information, since their business continuity and their very existence often depend on it. To protect this valuable resource, they usually apply multiple tools to try and prevent outsiders or unauthorized people from accessing it.

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is an effective reactive security solution that offers a bird’s eye view of your network infrastructure.

Cyber threat intelligence can be defined as knowledge (intelligence) obtained by analyzing evidence (context, indicators, implications, advice, etc.) and related to hazards (threats) compromising data or information.

A gateway is a device in a telecommunications network used to connect to another network. In other words, it links two networks that use different protocols and architectures. The main function of a gateway is to translate traffic from one protocol to another, generally by using Network Address Translation (NAT). This allows for IP masquerading when one connection and one public IP address is shared between several devices connecting to the Internet from a LAN.

An endpoint device, also known as a terminal or end user device, is any remote computer connected to a network. Some of the most common examples are PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones and TVs, application and database servers, switches and routers, etc.

Cloud computing is a new paradigm where services and resources are provided to users over the Internet.

An important portion of business of many companies and organizations worldwide is based on production processes controlled and monitored by special applications generally known as Industrial Control Systems (ICS), one of the most widely used types of which is SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).