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    BlueCat named Best Workplace for Mental Wellness for second year in a row

    BlueCat is proud to be named a Best Workplace for Mental Wellness for 2020.

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    DNS Automation:  Managing DNS Options and Roles

    Harmonizing DNS/DHCP options and server roles across multiple levels of IP address management can be a time-consuming task. Here’s how BlueCat helps.

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    How networks collapse: gradually, then suddenly

    Hemingway said that bankruptcy comes “gradually, then suddenly”. We’ve discovered that network collapses often follow a similar pattern.

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    Network virtualization needs enterprise-level DNS

    Virtualization is part of every network’s DNA. But network virtualization requires an enterprise-grade DNS platform alongside it to be truly successful.

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    How to block DoH with BlueCat’s threat feed option

    The use of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is surging. That’s bad news for security admins. If you’re looking to block DOH, BlueCat’s threat feed makes it easy.

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    Extend SD-WAN benefits with enterprise-grade DNS

    The centralized, automated controls of SD-WAN bring huge time and cost savings to network management. Yet SD-WAN doesn’t exist in a vacuum. To reap the…

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    How BlueCat is scaling its WFH culture

    With a worldwide shift to work from home culture, we thought we’d share what BlueCat is doing to enhance remote work.

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    BlueCat ranks as Best Workplace in Canada

    BlueCat was recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for the fourth year in a row.

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    Introducing new deployment options for DNS Edge service points

    BlueCat now offers the ability to spin up a DNS Edge service point on most BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server (BDDS) models at no additional cost.

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    How DNS powers DevOps in DOD “software factories”

    DOD now has DevOps-led software teams to solve warfighter problems. Here’s how DNS will play a key role in powering their innovations.

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    Bolster defense-in-depth with BlueCat threat feeds

    Network security products are only as good as the threat intelligence you feed into them. Here are BlueCat’s threat feed options.

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    Enterprise tactics to manage DNS for remote work

    When everyone’s working from home, there are a few network configurations you may want to pay more attention to. Here are some best practices to consider.

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    Did Mozart malware break the mold?

    Is this ‘new’ DNS-based malware really anything new?

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    BlueCat-Illusive integration enables effective deception

    Thrive on deception, and protect your network with an Illusive Networks integrated Adaptive DNS platform from BlueCat.

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    BlueCat’s world-class customer care recognized by the 2020 Stevie® Awards

    At BlueCat, our culture code informs everything we do. We know it makes us better teammates for each other and better service providers for our customers.…

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    We’re right here: Supporting customers during COVID-19

    DNS is critical to our customers now more than ever. That’s why BlueCat is here to support customer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    NetOps 2.0: Driving better decisions for IT leaders

    Ask any IT executive what their mandate is. Their answer is some version of faster and better service delivery for their customers. From DevOps and CloudOps…

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    How to gauge the value of DDI plugins

    The ideal DDI solution uses automation to manage data, and every DDI vendor has a laundry list of plug-ins. But not all plug-ins are created equal.

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    What is typosquatting and how to protect against it

    Typosquatting occurs when URL typos, including for top-level domains, go to malicious sites. Learn how you can protect your network from it with BlueCat.

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    What BlueCat learned from five billion DNS queries 

    BlueCat’s 2020 Networking Trends Report illustrates how CIOs can use DNS data to uncover efficiencies, minimize threats, and improve customer experience.

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    Andrew Wertkin & Farsight CEO Paul Vixie Unpack Mozart Malware & DNS over HTTPS News

    BlueCat’s Andrew Wertkin and Farsight CEO Paul Vixie break down the headlines.

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    Training

    BlueCat takes DNS training to the next level

    DNS training is a key part of any core infrastructure transformation. BlueCat has a training model that gives your team all the skills they need.

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    What DNS data says about IoT devices in your home

    What are all those IoT devices in your home actually doing on your home network? We ran a little test to find out, and found some interesting info.

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    The .ORG Domain Sale: Explained

    Private equity firm Ethos Capital plans to buy the domain registry responsible for .org domains. Here’s why this matters.

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