


Join Us on 3/13 for an Insightful Webinar on Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service (WAAS)
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Enhancing Your Security Posture with Barracuda Web Application Firewall (WAF-as-a-Service (WAAS)." in which we will explore the critical role of WAF in protecting web applications from emerging threats.
Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 10 am to 11 am (EST)
Webex Link: To be provided after registration
What You Will Learn:
- An overview of Barracuda WAF and its key features
- Best practices for implementing WAF in your security strategy
- Real-world case studies showcasing the effectiveness of Barracuda WAF
- Live Q&A session to address your specific questions
call your rep today for more information

Take a break and join us on 3/21 for a fun day watching March Madness starting at noon!
DNS will be celebrating March Madness at 2 locations, Columbia and Greenwood. Make sure to join us!
Please join us on Friday, March 21st, 12 to 4:30, drop in at: J's Corner Restaurant & Bar, 1015 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201.
Please join us on Friday, March 21st, 12 to 4:30, drop in at: Carolina Tavern, 521 By-pass 72 NW, Greenwood, SC 29649.
Call your DNS rep today to get registered.

Please join DNS & Juniper for a fun, informative event at RCR- Why Wi-Fi 7?
Please join DNS & Juniper Networks for a fun and informative day at RCR to hear what's new with Juniper's AP47, and what we're doing with location services and implementation with our Ultra-wide band technology.
Including a behind-the-scenes tour of RCR.
Agenda
11:30 – Arrive
11:45 – Presentation
12:15 – Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 Tour
Call your rep today to get registered.

Join our Hands-on Experience utilizing HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass & CloudAuth April 10, 2025
Join us for an Introduction to HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass and HPE Aruba Networking CloudAuth. This session includes a combined presentation on both products, followed by your choice of one hands-on lab. Learn how to set up ClearPass as a AAA server, complete configuration for 802.1X (employees) and MAC-Auth (headless devices), integrate with Active Directory, explore Access Tracker, and use other troubleshooting methods. Also learn fundamental concepts of working with HPE Aruba Networking Central, specifically the Cloud Authentication feature.
Date: April 10th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (EST)
Speaker: Daniel Johnson, DNS & Bill Laycock, HPE Aruba Networking
Webex Link to be provided after registration
*Register today and let us know which lab you are interested in attending:
Clear Pass or CloudAuth*
Call your rep today to get registered. Or for more information email us at info@datanetworksolutions.com

Join us for a virtual Ultimate Test Drive, where you'll get hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Portfolio
In this free, two-hour virtual workshop, you will learn how Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform empowers you to confidently automate threat identification and enforcement across cloud, network, and endpoints using a data-driven approach and precise analytics.
During this workshop, you will learn how to:
Protect users from ransomware attacks with the Cybersecurity Portfolio
Prevent unknown threats with ML-powered NGFW
Protect cloud deployment with the Prisma platform
Automate, detect and investigate with the Cortex platform
Maximize security efficacy and improve operational efficiency through consolidation.
call your rep today to get registered.

Join DNS and NetApp for an engaging Anti-Ransomware workshop
Join Data Network Solutions and NetApp for an engaging Anti-Ransomware workshop. Participants will act as bad actors and security responses in this workshop. This hands-on interactive session will walk you through configuring ONTAP 9.15.1 to protect your data against a ransomware attack with the help of ONTAP's Autonomous Ransomware Protection. Additionally, you will explore protecting snapshot copies with Snapshot locking, while taking advantage of SnapLock and FPolicy for a Multi-Layer defense.
Key Topics to be Covered
• Autonomous Ransomware Protection: Uses machine-learning of your workloads to detect anomalies across all user activity.
• Snapshot Locking: Creates snapshot copies that cannot be deleted or changed, stopping ransomware attackers or rogue administrators that target backups.
• SnapLock: Prevents any deletion or alteration of your critical data and snapshots.
• FPolicy: A file-access framework within ONTAP that can be used to help you detect attacks and enforce protections at the file system level.
• Multi-Admin Approval: Protects your storage from more sophisticated intrusions where administrative authority is compromised.
• Proactive Detection: Uses workload analysis to detect and warn about abnormal activity that might indicate a ransomware attack, providing an early warning system.
• Immediate Protection: For FlexVol volumes, ARP/AI begins in active mode immediately after installation or upgrade, eliminating the need for a learning period.
• Automatic Updates: Offers frequent automatic updates to keep protection current against the latest ransomware threats, ensuring continuous security.
• Comprehensive Threat Assessment: Assesses threat probability based on various analytics, such as entropy and file extension types, and takes action to protect data if a threat is detected.
• Multi-layered Defense: Builds on proven ONTAP data protection and disaster recovery technology, providing an additional layer of defense alongside other features like snapshots and FPolicy.
We look forward to your participation in this informative hands-on workshop!
Call your rep today to get registered, or email us at info@datanetworksolutions.com



Fall 2024 IIPS Conference
We will be at IIPS, Hear Paul Emanuel speak about DNS Managed Services
Tuesday, October 22nd at 9:30, Paul Emanuel – Manager of Managed Services will be speaking on
"Adapting To The Changing Cyber Threat Landscape".

2024 UNC Cause Come see us booth#34
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Thursday, Oct 17th room Salem 1C from 1:30 – 2:00.
DNS Sales Engineer- John Tellez to Present --"Prioritizing IoT Security: Safeguarding Our Connected Future"

The Mark Cobb Memorial/Ron McWhirt Scholarship golf tournament
DNS is looking forward to participating in The Mark Cobb Memorial/Ron McWhirt Scholarship golf tournament.

SCITDA Fall 2024- DNS booth#16 Come See Us!
Monday 9/23/2024 - 11:05am - 11:35am - Columbia Marriott
You do not want to miss this!
Your Session Information:
Transforming IT Security with Secure Service Edge
Tyler Brewer - DNS Sales Engineer
Join us for an insightful presentation on Secure Service Edge (SSE) and its pivotal role in addressing modern security challenges. This session will explore how SSE solutions provide robust protection for customers by implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.

Expand your SASE skills - Attend our SSE Hands-on Technical Workshop, Aug 29th!
Please join DNS & HPE Aruba Networks for a new hands-on workshop with the addition of Level 2. If you’ve already done the 29 Minute Challenge, you will enjoy Level 2. If this is your first time, you may work on Level 1 & 2. You will experience a workshop designed to help you deploy ZTNA & SWG policies to secure your users from online threats.
The event will be held virtually and will run from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn about SSE (formally Axis Security)
Participate in hands-on SSE labs with your own Tenant.
Take a deep dive into Agent and Agentless SSE features and capabilities.
Learn how to architect, deploy, and operate ZTNA.
Practice real-world scenarios to become an expert in operations and troubleshooting.
Accelerate your SASE certification path.
Let us bring the next step in your SASE journey to you while you become the SSE expert on your team.
Contact your DNS rep today!

CTCE - Annual Cooperative Technologies Conference & Expo 2024
Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington,
Session: Speed Networking with IT Vendors
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Breakout Meeting Room - Salon F
Stop by and talk with DNS, Stephen Devore, and Justin Loucks at booth #93

The Triangle InfoSeCon 2024
The Triangle InfoSeCon 2024 is a cybersecurity conference held at the Raleigh Convention Center in North Carolina. Here are some highlights:
Date: November 8, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: Raleigh Convention Center
More info to come!

DNS Annual Technology Conference and 25th Anniversary
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Technology Conference. Please click here for the detailed agenda and information on our conference.

The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina IT Group Conference
Stop by and see DNS Stephen DeVore on 7/11 and make sure to attend 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Adapting to the Changing Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights from Overwatch SOC – Ryan Bass, Data Network Solutions

GAMEIS 2024
GAMEIS 2024, Tom Collins and Tommy Crutchfield will be representing DNS at booth #207 with HPE Aruba Networking, Stop by and see them!

How to Secure Your Network Edge and Sleep Better at Night with DNS & HPE Aruba
Is your network edge secure? Do you have visibility into every device attempting to connect? Can you seamlessly accommodate nearly any network access request while providing a superior user experience at scale, all without compromising security? Are you confident that every user and device fully complies with your network security policy? Does your network team possess the time and expertise required to ensure that every switch port on your network is consistently configured to the exact access level needed each time a new device is connected?
If you find that your response to at least one of these questions is 'No,' you're not alone. Many organizations face similar challenges.
Join DNS for a virtual webinar where we will delve into HPE Aruba ClearPass, advanced RADIUS servers, their capacity to address common network security issues in the marketplace, best practices for security policies, and our recommended solutions.
Call your DNS rep today!

DNS & Nutanix - exclusive invitation to an AI Masterclass May 22, 2024
Register here: https://event.nutanix.com/masterclassonaidns
YOUR EXCLUSIVE INVITATION
Wednesday May 22nd, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
8:00 am – 10:00 am PT
SPEAKERS Dr. Norman Jacknis - is a PhD from Princeton University and a Professor of Practice, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Northeastern University
Dr. Art Langer is the Associate Vice Provost, Professor of Practice, and Director of the Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership at Northeastern University


Let's Strike Up Some Fun with DNS & Zerto- Aruba Networks
Let's Strike Up Some Fun with DNS & Zerto - HPE Aruba Networking May 16th. You will hear all about:
VMware price increases - HPE Aruba has a network solution that could save your VMWare software budget!
An easy and cost-effective way to migrate your VPN to ZTNA
A quick and easier way to deploy a Cyber Security Resiliency Vault using Zerto
Call your DNS rep today to get registered!

Join DNS for Nutanix Unified Storage – Virtual Customer Hands-on Workshop April 25th, 2024
Get Hands-on with Nutanix Unified Storage
Dive into live demonstrations, real-world use cases, and collaborative exercises that unpack the challenges of unified storage. Whether you are a seasoned IT professional or an aspiring enthusiast, this workshop will equip you with the tools to enhance your storage strategy and adapt your users and applications to the evolving digital landscape.
Network virtually with like-minded professionals, share insights, and elevate your skill set in a collaborative online setting. The Nutanix Virtual Hands-on Workshop isn't just an event; it's an opportunity to engage, learn, and transform your approach to storage management.
Call your DNS rep today to get registered

If you are in the Charlotte, Columbia or Cary, NC area join us on 3/22 for March Madness.
DNS and Partners are hosting 3 March Madness events in the NC area. Contact your DNS rep today to get registered.

Come see us at ACCS-VA Booth #14
Join DNS and Presale Engineer, Daniel Johnson
March 13th - 1:45 pm, Illustrator Room “ How to Secure Your Network Edge and Sleep Better at Night”

Get Hands-on with Palo Alto Networks Cloud-Delivered Security Services
In this no-cost, hands-on workshop you will:
Go beyond traditional IPS to prevent all known threats across all traffic in a single pass.
• See how to get modern malware protection with ML-powered analysis.
• Use predictive analytics to disrupt attacks that use DNS.
• Learn how to enable safe access to the internet for users in any location by preventing known and new malicious websites.
• Rapidly identify and protect all unmanaged IoT and OT devices with a machine-learning-based, signature-less approach.
You will also hear from product experts, providing examples, best practices, and industry insights.
These workshops are hugely popular, and spaces fill up quickly. Register now to save your place at the next Ultimate Test Drive.
Call your DNS rep today to get registered.

Join DNS and HPE Aruba Networking on 2/8/2024 as we show you how to best use Aruba Central
Is your head still bruised from the last time you beat it against your desk trying to get useful information about a reported Wi-Fi issue?
We can help you get rid of that headache.
Join Data Network Solutions and HPE Aruba Networking on February 8th as we show you how to use Aruba Central best to reduce the time it takes to identify and fix the most common and frustrating Wi-Fi problems.
Whether you are looking to sharpen your skills or wondering if all this cloud-managed stuff is just hype, join us to learn how to leverage Aruba Central to make your life easier and your users happier.
Attendees will receive a $25 Grubhub gift card at the end of the event.
Call your DNS rep to get registered today!

Discover the Power of Nutanix AOS & AHV with DNS on January 31st, 2024
Join Our Advanced Technical Workshop!
WebEx- Phillip Reynolds, Sales Engineer
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Nutanix's cutting-edge technology? We are thrilled to invite all our valued customers and enthusiastic prospects to our exclusive Advanced Technical Nutanix Workshop. This immersive event is designed to take you on a journey through the world of Nutanix AOS and AHV, empowering you with the knowledge and expertise needed to revolutionize your data center and cloud infrastructure.
During this dynamic workshop, our expert team will delve deep into the intricacies of Nutanix's innovative Acropolis Operating System (AOS) and the powerful AHV hypervisor. You'll learn how these industry-leading solutions can streamline IT operations, eliminate complexity, and accelerate digital transformation. Our hands-on sessions will provide you with practical insights and real-world scenarios, ensuring you gain practical skills to tackle any challenge confidently.
This workshop goes beyond theoretical concepts, enabling you to witness the seamless integration and unparalleled performance of Nutanix AOS and AHV in action. Whether you are an IT administrator, system engineer, or decision-maker, this event caters to all skill levels and backgrounds, making it a must-attend for anyone keen on staying at the forefront of data center virtualization.
Join us for this exclusive event and embark on a journey towards a more streamlined, resilient, and efficient IT landscape with Nutanix AOS and AHV.
Contact your DNS rep to register.
You're invited to join HPE + Data Network Solutions at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - 1/24 - 5:00 PM ET
You’re invited to join the happiest hour of the day at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Asheville, NC! This venue is sparked by the spirit of innovation and curiosity! Enjoy a themed giveaway as a thank you for attending the event! You’ll learn about…
Store, manage, and protect your data - without the complexity.
Data is the life force of your organization. To accelerate data-first modernization goals, your business needs to harness and manage unprecedented amounts of data.
HPE’s suite of data management and storage solutions can help you address new data threats and advance data strategy across the hybrid cloud. Simplify and secure your data solutions so you can focus your team on technology innovation.
Contact your DNS rep today to get registered or for more info email us at info@datanetworksolutions.com


Join us on Oct 29th, for NFL Football with Barracuda!
Join Barracuda and DNS for a Sunday Funday tailgate party in the Carolina Panthers’ players’ facility. Food and drinks will be provided! Then, head over to the Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans game and tailgate at Bank of America Stadium for a 1:00 PM kickoff!
Contact your DNS rep today to secure your ticket
or contact us at info@datanetworksolutions.com

UNC Cause
Join us in Winston-Salem at the Benton Convention Center for the next iteration of the UNC CAUSE conference.

NCLGISA
Join us for the 2023 NCLGISA Fall Symposium at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina.