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Top tips: How to use public Wi-Fi without handing your data to a stranger

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what's trending in the tech world and list practical ways to explore these trends. This week, we are tackling something almost everyone does without thinking twice: connecting to public Wi-Fi (and what it could be costing you without you ever knowing). You are at an airport, a coffee shop, or a hotel lobby. You notice your data plan is running low and scroll through the available networks. And there it is: Free Wi-Fi—no password required.

10 best network device management software

Network outages are still painfully expensive, and configuration mistakes are one of the biggest culprits. A 2023 analysis of Uptime Institute data shows that configuration and change management failures are the top cause of major network outages, responsible for around 45% of network incidents. Even a small configuration slip on a core switch can cascade into large-scale downtime. That’s why consistent, well-governed network device management is key to keeping business services uninterrupted.

Episode 2: Least privilege access

In this episode, we'll walk you through one of the core tenets of PAM360: eliminating standing privileges. You will learn how to replace permanent administrative access with just-in-time (JIT) privilege elevation, reduce your attack surface, and enforce least-privilege access across your endpoints and critical systems. We will also break down PAM360's privilege elevation framework—built on a maker-checker model and policy-based access—so you can configure and scrutinize access requests, automate approvals, and enable dynamic controls for applications and user actions.