Maria Korolov

Contributing writer

Maria Korolov has been covering emerging technology and emerging markets for the past 20 years.

5G network slices could be vulnerable to attack, researchers say

Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime

Commercial quantum networks inch closer to primetime

The potential for attackers to use quantum computers to crack public key cryptography algorithms is driving research and investment in developing quantum-safe networks.

NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps

NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps

Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.

Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability

Enterprises turn to single-vendor SASE for ease of manageability

Getting the full SASE stack of networking and security capabilities from a single vendor can simplify deployment and management, but there are downsides to consider.

Pros and cons of managed SASE

Pros and cons of managed SASE

Managed SASE can be appealing for enterprises that want a single provider for deployment and management of WAN and security infrastructure, but there can be tradeoffs depending on provider flexibility, platform interoperability, and...

What to expect from SASE certifications

What to expect from SASE certifications

SASE certification options are expanding, with Palo Alto joining Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?

IT supply issues have organizations shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case buying

IT supply issues have organizations shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case buying

2023 will be a mixed bag for semiconductors, with some lead times shortening while other networking equipment shortages drag on.

Tips on securing IoT devices gleaned from enterprises that use them

Tips on securing IoT devices gleaned from enterprises that use them

IoT devices pose significant threats to enterprises because of lack of visibility into what devices are on enterprise networks and inadequate use of monitoring tools to watch for malicious behaviors.

Cisco DevNet certifications explained

Cisco DevNet certifications explained

New career-boosting certs are aimed at network automation, observability and programmability through software development

Who's selling private 5G and what do you get?

Who's selling private 5G and what do you get?

There are five common ways for companies to procure private 5G networks, and service levels can vary dramatically.

Early adopters embrace private 5G

Early adopters embrace private 5G

Two arenas and a manufacturing center are deploying private 5G networks for tech gains that include low latency, high reliability, and support for massive numbers of connected devices.

Private 5G growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware

Private 5G growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware

It's still early days for private 5G networks, as a majority of enterprises are waiting for devices to mature, standards to progress, and solid use cases to emerge.

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