JP Kenney

After seeing the outages at Newark Airport and the impact they are having on air travel, I'm reminded of one of the key concepts we've been working on with our Cisco ThousandEyes customers: the critical importance of continuous network Assurance, particularly as it relates to maintaining ongoing peace of mind. After all, it's no longer a question of IF outages will occur...it's a question of WHEN. ⌛ When network intelligence and monitoring (Assurance) are deployed solely as tools to respond to outages, I compare it to buying a fire extinguisher: a necessary safety measure, but only useful after the fire has started. But what if we took it a step further and thought of Assurance as a platform? What if we focused on preventing the fire altogether as the network evolves and grows? The big question for customers managing both owned networks (e.g., MPLS/SD-WAN) and unowned networks (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Internet) is this: Are you deploying visibility and Assurance technologies as tools for reactive firefighting, or as a platform for proactive network assessment, monitoring, migration, growth-and yes, crisis resolution as well? Taking a platform approach, as many of our customers do, shifts the focus from reactive firefighting to proactive Assurance- ensuring continuous network reliability, safety, and growth. As an Assurance platform, ThousandEyes empowers organizations to identify tech debt, plan migrations and growth strategies (like MPLS to Internet for transport), maximize investments in Observability and APM technologies, adopt more SaaS and cloud-native applications, and implement best operational practices. By providing advanced issue detection, remediation, and optimization, it ensures every connected experience is seamless, resilient, and future-ready. 🤔 My two cents? Let's move beyond reacting to outages....let's prevent them altogether. #Assurance #NewarkAirport #Networking #tech #DigitalResilience

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I've had the privilege of learning from exceptional leaders throughout my career, like Tracey Newell who continuously inspires me to raise the bar. Her recent book, "Hers for the Taking," is a must-read for female leaders at any career stage. As I delve into the insightful pages, here are some key takeaways I can't wait to share with my network: - Define your version of "having it all" and prioritize accordingly. Years ago, even as a single working mom, navigating priorities led to remarkable outcomes. Focus on the essentials first. - Embrace agility in your career journey. It's not always a linear path, and that's perfectly fine. My transition from a VP Sales role to a CAM position was a pivotal moment that reshaped my career trajectory for the better, showcasing the power of adaptability. - Step beyond your current role. To progress, adopt a founder's mindset. Lead with fervor, think innovatively, and embrace setbacks as learning opportunities. Reflecting on my past failures has been instrumental in refining strategies and sharing valuable insights with my teams. Tracey's wisdom and experiences resonate deeply, offering invaluable guidance for professional growth and development. #LeadershipLessons #CareerGrowth

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Carahsoft's new Federal News Network Expert Edition, created in partnership with Netskope, OpenText, Red Hat, Snowflake and Wasabi Technologies explores how agencies are redefining mission success through hybrid and multicloud strategies. Download the full report to see where cloud infrastructure is headed next: https://lnkd.in/eaS_2cNU #InnovateGovt #FederalNewsNetwork #FNN Suzette Kent, David Powner, Keith Nelson, Jennifer Kron, Ryon Klotz, Adam Clater, Jamie Wolff, John Zepper, Mark Mitchell, Scott Jones, Greg Economou, Steve Nulter, Erica Reuter, Christine Hand, Adam Mahn, Tatsiana Zherdetski, Natalie Crews, Natalie Gregory, Michael Adams, Michael Shrader, Brian Snell, Steve Jacyna, Pat Gallagher, Mary Lange, Will Jones, Terry Drinkwine, Cortney Steiner, Tina Chiao, Sehar Wahla, Ashley Pochini, John Sneed, Thomas Harton Niki Quan, Matthew Kirkland, Antonio Frazier, Noor Merchant

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Every security leader knows this feeling: alerts piling up, dashboards lighting red, teams working around the clock but never getting ahead. Jay Klauser recently shared a great story about a financial org that brought order to the chaos. Their vuln management program used to be one big fire drill – every week was a scramble, every fix felt urgent. The turning point came when they stopped trying to control the chaos and started connecting it. Once they unified vulnerability and IT data, everything changed: duplication dropped, visibility improved, and risk finally made sense. The truth is, you can’t eliminate complexity… but you can manage it with context. Check out this real world story from the field about how one team killed the fire drill and built clarity from chaos: https://lnkd.in/gZF7EwJD #Exposuremanagement #vulnerabilitymanagement #KillTheFireDrill #Securityleadership #Cyberrisk

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The acquisition of Apex Security adds a powerful new layer of visibility, context and control to the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform to govern usage, enforce policy and control exposure across both the AI that organizations use and the AI they build. Read more here:​ http://ow.ly/UVB0106aPmp

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Well, he's not wrong: “SASE is an existential threat to all appliance-based network security companies,” Shlomo Kramer, Cato's CEO, told VentureBeat. “The vast majority of the market is going to be refactored from appliances to cloud service, which means SASE [is going to be] 80% of the market.” Louis C. dives deep into how AI and a broken network security model are driving CISOs to SASE leader Cato Networks. https://lnkd.in/gxdB9hht

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Mid-sized enterprises increasingly find themselves in need of a CNAPP, as their cloud adoption matures. But how should they go about selecting the right one? What questions should they ask and what criteria should they use? Here we unpack six key considerations that’ll help them evaluate their options and make an informed decision. http://ow.ly/IC1f105Y0zq

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Ivanti is partnering with Project Hosts, Inc. to expedite our FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance process. This partnership will strengthen our cloud services and ensure we meet the highest security standards required by government agencies. Read the full press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/gHcexG4v

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Awesome shout from Forbes! The rise of agentic systems–AI models that can act independently across tools...can expose organizations to new forms of data risk and identity complexity. Rubrik Agent Cloud extends Zero Trust to AI, enabling enterprises to deploy and manage AI agents securely at scale. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47sszhm

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The Verizon Business 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is here, highlighting critical cybersecurity trends that underscore the growth of cyber threats across key areas. Qualys contributed to this year’s #DBIR to help map these trends to actionable strategies.   The 2025 DBIR is clear: protecting against today’s threats requires more than just reactive defense. A holistic, risk-based approach is key – prioritize vulnerabilities, manage third-party risk, and adapt to evolving threats. Read more in our blog.

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Fred Voccola’s leadership has shaped Kaseya’s journey over the past 11 years, driving innovation, acquisitions and a platform approach that empowers MSPs. As he transitions into his new role as Vice Chairman, his vision for enhancing MSP profitability and transforming the industry remains at the core of Kaseya’s mission. Check out this article reflecting on his impact and what’s ahead for Kaseya and the MSP community. #Kaseya #MSP #Leadership #ITManagement #BusinessGrowth

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We're thrilled to introduce the formation of Ideagen National Security Solutions (INSS), a new specialist arm within Ideagen focused on the unique needs of government and critical infrastructure organizations. Leveraging the Ideagen Government Cloud infrastructure, which recently achieved full FedRAMP authorization, INSS delivers secure, reliable solutions that helps our clients meet their operational goals quickly and efficiently. Please click the link to learn more: 🔗 https://okt.to/QHMCuG #OperationalExcellence #Innovation #GovernmentSolutions #FedRAMP

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