Articles By Joel Snyder

About the Author:

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and author and is known for his unbiased and comprehensive tests of security and networking products. His clients include major organizations on six continents.

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Software

3 Ways the Intelligence Community Can Benefit From GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence can help spy agencies aggregate intel quickly.

WiFi 6

Networking

5 Questions to Ask About Wi-Fi 6 Before It Arrives

Blockchain

Data Center

How to Think About Blockchain Security in a Federal Setting

Device as a Service

Cloud

5 Questions to Ask About Device as a Service

Ransomware

Security

Agencies Can Ward Off Ransomware with Simple Tactics

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Networking

3 Ways Feds Can Make the Most of SD-WAN

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Data Center

Fact or Fallacy: Can Hyperconvergence Scale Enough to Help Feds?

Security

3 Tips to Ensure Smart Physical Security for Your Agency's Data Centers

Security

Network Security: 3 Best Practices Feds Should Follow

Security

5 Tips for Designing a Safer DNS

Cloud

In a Cloud-First World, Agencies Need to Consider Their IaaS Options

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