Abstract: A method includes: determining a configuration of one or more networked hardware components; determining a usage level associated with one or more of the networked hardware components; determining a functional category of one or more of the networked hardware components based at least in part on the configuration of the one or more networked hardware components and the usage level associated with the one or more networked hardware components; and one or more of: outputting a suggested configuration of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components; and configuring of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components. Corresponding systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a media storage device, a processor, and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to associate a first subset of storage space on the media storage device with a first group of applications executing on a hardware processor. The logic is also configured to cause the processor to receive a request from an application to access the first subset of storage space on the media storage device. Moreover, the logic is configured to cause the processor to prevent any application other than an application from the first group of applications from accessing the first subset of storage space on the media storage device. Other systems, methods, and computer program products for defending against ransomware attacks on devices and systems using application authority assignment are described according to more embodiments.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a media storage device, a processor, and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to determine a write rate for the media storage device or a portion thereof based on one or more factors, the write rate ranging from zero to a maximum possible write rate for the media storage device or the portion thereof. The logic is also configured to cause the processor to receive a write request to write data to the media storage device or the portion thereof and write the data to the media storage device using the determined write rate. Other systems, methods, and computer program products for defending against ransomware attacks are presented according to more embodiments.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a storage bay having a peripheral sidewall defining an interior dimensioned to receive a data storage device therein, at least one flap coupled to the peripheral sidewall, a retention mechanism configured to retain the at least one flap in the retracted position, and an electronic connector coupled to the retention mechanism and configured to pass control signals to the retention mechanism. The at least one flap is positionable between a retracted and deployed position. The at least one flap substantially blocks airflow through the interior of the peripheral sidewall when the at least one flap is in the deployed position, and does not significantly block airflow through the interior of the peripheral sidewall when the at least one flap is in the retracted position. The retention mechanism is electronically controllable to cause the at least one flap to move toward the deployed position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a media storage device, a processor, and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to associate a first subset of storage space on the media storage device with a first group of applications executing on a hardware processor. The logic is also configured to cause the processor to receive a request from an application to access the first subset of storage space on the media storage device. Moreover, the logic is configured to cause the processor to prevent any application other than an application from the first group of applications from accessing the first subset of storage space on the media storage device. Other systems, methods, and computer program products for defending against ransomware attacks on devices and systems using application authority assignment are described according to more embodiments.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes a media storage device, a processor, and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor. The logic is configured to cause the processor to determine a write rate for the media storage device or a portion thereof based on one or more factors, the write rate ranging from zero to a maximum possible write rate for the media storage device or the portion thereof. The logic is also configured to cause the processor to receive a write request to write data to the media storage device or the portion thereof and write the data to the media storage device using the determined write rate. Other systems, methods, and computer program products for defending against ransomware attacks are presented according to more embodiments.

Abstract: Network devices, like switches, selectively store network addresses of data packets received at their interfaces within forwarding tables. A management device determines workload devices related to a workload. The management device determines the network devices through which network traffic related to the workload among the workload devices traverses, and the network devices through which network traffic related to the workload among the workload devices does not traverse. The management device causes each network device to store or not store the network addresses of the workload devices depending on whether network traffic among the workload device traverses therethrough.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for adjusting content of communication between devices for concealing the content from others are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method may be implemented at a communications device including a user interface, a processor, and memory. The method includes receiving a communication for presentation on the communications device. Further, the method includes identifying at least one person located in proximity to the communications device. The method also includes determining a profile of a current user of the communications device. Further, the method includes adjusting content of the communication based on a comparison of a profile of the identified at least one person and the determined profile. The method also includes using the user interface to present the adjusted content to the current user.

Abstract: A method includes: determining a configuration of one or more networked hardware components; determining a usage level associated with one or more of the networked hardware components; determining a functional category of one or more of the networked hardware components based at least in part on the configuration of the one or more networked hardware components and the usage level associated with the one or more networked hardware components; and one or more of: outputting a suggested configuration of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components; and configuring of one or more of the networked hardware components based on the determined functional category of the one or more networked hardware components. Corresponding systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract: Network devices, like switches, selectively store network addresses of data packets received at their interfaces within forwarding tables. A management device determines workload devices related to a workload. The management device determines the network devices through which network traffic related to the workload among the workload devices traverses, and the network devices through which network traffic related to the workload among the workload devices does not traverse. The management device causes each network device to store or not store the network addresses of the workload devices depending on whether network traffic among the workload device traverses therethrough.

Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a storage bay having a peripheral sidewall defining an interior dimensioned to receive a data storage device therein, at least one flap coupled to the peripheral sidewall, a retention mechanism configured to retain the at least one flap in the retracted position, and an electronic connector coupled to the retention mechanism and configured to pass control signals to the retention mechanism. The at least one flap is positionable between a retracted and deployed position. The at least one flap substantially blocks airflow through the interior of the peripheral sidewall when the at least one flap is in the deployed position, and does not significantly block airflow through the interior of the peripheral sidewall when the at least one flap is in the retracted position. The retention mechanism is electronically controllable to cause the at least one flap to move toward the deployed position.