Beyond the Tools: Network & Systems Monitoring Best Practices

About this episode

This episode explores best practices in network and systems monitoring, focusing on challenges and strategies for managing modern networks.

In this episode of MISAC Connect Audio , we take a deep dive into network and systems monitoring —focusing not just on the tools, but on the challenges, strategies, and best practices behind managing and securing modern networks. Building on a recent MISAC webinar , our guests Michael Tooma and Zachary Ruiz join me for a candid conversation about alert fatigue, incident escalation, historical data retention, monitoring virtual environments, and more . They share real-world insights from both large and small agencies , offering valuable perspectives on how to fine-tune monitoring systems for efficiency, reliability, and proactive problem-solving . Resources & Links: 📌 Watch the original MISAC Webinar: Best Management Tools to Configure and Secure Your Network – Member Only Archive Link 📌 Learn more about MISAC Connect Audio – Member Only Link 📌 Connect with our guests: Michael Tooma (City of Fresno) – LinkedIn Zachary Ruiz (Dublin San Ramon Services District) – LinkedIn Visit our MISAC Connect forum for more discussions and community engagement. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates and announcements.

People in this episode

Host: MISAC Connect Audio

Guests: Michael Tooma, Zachary Ruiz

Topics covered

• network monitoring
• systems monitoring
• best practices
• incident escalation
• alert fatigue
• data retention
• virtual environments

Keywords

• network monitoring
• systems monitoring
• alert fatigue
• incident escalation
• data retention
• virtual environments
• best practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Fresno, Dublin San Ramon Services District, MISAC

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