Author: Jarryd Boyd

Jarryd Boyd is a Solutions Engineer for Plixer. His goals are to provide customers and future clients with the support they need to gain 100% visibility into their network environment. Jarryd studied computer science at the University of Southern Maine and double minored in biology and communication. He has always had a love for all things tech and enjoys showing people the latest and greatest. When Jarryd isn't working he spends his free time playing paintball, working on cars and playing with new tech.

IoT

IoT Security with NetFlow/IPFIX

07.12.17 - Jarryd Boyd

With billions of devices coming online yearly, the world of IoT (Internet of Things) is upon us. Unfortunately, like any new technology, form and function greatly outweigh security, leaving businesses and individuals exposed. Due to this general disregard early on, IoT security with NetFlow is quickly becoming a focus and pushing companies into better monitoring practices.

Security Operations

Malware-Infested Phones on Your Network

05.03.17 - Jarryd Boyd

With cellular networks taking over the world and nearly every person joining team Apple or Android, it’s easy to see why the evildoers of the world are taking advantage of the boom and riddling us with malware-infested phones and apps. The scary part is that these phones could be on your network as we speak.

Network Operations

Effective Incident Response Starts With Data From Your Network

02.21.17 - Jarryd Boyd

It seems like every day I talk with network professionals about security and performance, the common theme being speed and ease of use. Having an effective incident response solution is paramount and with more and more vendors supporting NetFlow, it has never been easier.

Security Operations

Holiday Phishing Scams

12.21.16 - Jarryd Boyd

With the holidays right around the corner, the conditions for phishing couldn’t be better. Order verification, delivery confirmation, emails that look and feel important but are actually hiding a sinister, Grinch-like objective… With holiday phishing scams in full effect, let’s take a look at how we can prepare ourselves this season and keep our information safe!

Security Operations

Catching Mr Robot with Netflow

10.19.16 - Jarryd Boyd

If you are into cyber security and reading this blog then there is a good chance you have heard of USA Network’s hit show, Mr Robot. The crime drama has a plethora of relatable characters, a ton of action-packed scenes, and most importantly, realistic hacking scenarios.What the show doesn’t discuss, however, is how catching Mr Robot with NetFlow is a very real possibility. (Warning: spoilers ahead.)