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Brandon Shopp*

Brandon Shopp has been our Vice President of Product for Network Management since February 2018. He served as our Director of Product Management since November 2011, assuming the title and responsibilities of Senior Director of Product Management in July 2013. Previously, Shopp was the Vice President of Product Management at AlienVault, from August 2016 until February 2018 and the Senior Director of Products at Embarcadero Technologies, from July 2015 until August 2016. Shopp has a proven success record in product delivery and revenue growth, with a wide variety of software product, business model, M&A, and go-to-market strategies experience. Shopp holds a B.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
Infrastructure

The American Rescue Plan is a win for federal IT modernization. Where should agencies start?

As more agencies adopt hybrid IT networks, IT leaders must investigate and deploy solutions providing insight into network operations and applications no matter where they reside -- in the cloud or on-premises.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

Hybrid IT and virtualized workloads: How to prepare for a shift to Microsoft Azure

Agencies’ mix of both on-premises and cloud implementations highlights the need for comprehensive, full-stack visibility across the entire hybrid IT environment.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

To protect endpoints, agencies must get their priorities straight

Agencies should first deploy endpoint protection for their most important assets, then work through a risk-based priority list.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

5 ways to bolster cybersecurity maturity

While tight budgets and an inability to keep up with evolving threats hinder cybersecurity maturity, agencies can shore up their defenses.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

5 ways to bolster cybersecurity maturity

While tight budgets and an inability to keep up with evolving threats hinder cybersecurity maturity, agencies can bolster their defenses.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

Network telemetry is becoming the new normal

Agencies need a way to collect and process the tidal wave of information coming their way and gain better visibility into the various devices delivering data.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

Audit trails critical for tracking network activity

The information derived from a combination of audit trails and detailed forensics can help IT professionals trace and react to threats and even prevent future attacks.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

4 strategies for staying on top of mobile security

Combining technical processes and old-fashioned awareness can help agency administrators stay ahead of hackers in the mobile security game.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

Get 'cloud smart' and focus on security, procurement and workforce training

As more government agencies migrate their infrastructure and applications to the cloud, Cloud focusing on security, procurement and workforce will ensure a smooth, secure transition.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

3 steps to improve identity and access management without undermining productivity

A solid IAM program ensures the right users have the right access to the right applications without compromising security.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Cybersecurity

3 ways DOD can plug security holes

Threat identification, continuous monitoring and security training will help the Defense Department mitigate its cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Featured eBooks
The State of Trust in Government
Cybersecurity in State and Local Government
Building Data Literacy in the State and Local Workforce
Cybersecurity

3 keys to dominating and protecting the connected battlefield

As DOD modernizes tactical communications, cybersecurity must remain at the forefront of planning and execution.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

How to prepare for emerging technologies

To keep up with the latest technology solutions, IT managers must take advantage of learning opportunities and skills development available from contractors, user communities and industry events.

  • By Brandon Shopp*
Infrastructure

Containers and hybrid IT: Plenty of benefits, but one big challenge

Containers offer some enormous advantages for IT administrators working with different types of clouds, but they also introduce unique challenges when it comes to monitoring.

  • By Brandon Shopp*