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Researchers show techniques for malware persistence on F5 and Citrix load balancers
Tests show that deploying malware in a persistent manner on load balancer firmware is within reach of less sophisticated attackers.
Cisco adds a firewall, upgrades security
Cisco launches a Secure Firewall for hybrid workers and adds data-loss prevention and passwordless authentication to security products.
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.
Portnox adds IoT fingerprinting to network access control service
The IoT fingerprinting feature will allow companies to fully identify IoT devices that don't have the storage or processing capabilities to communicate complete identifying information such as model number, or even device type.
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Software-defined perimeter: What it is and how it works
With strict authentication enforced by microsegmentation, software-defined perimeter can support Zero Trust Network Access.
Cisco expands its SD-WAN software for wider reach, better security
Cisco SD-WAN software adds encrypted site-to-cloud connectivity; expands its ability to support multi-region fabric deployment, and improves security.
Axis adds automation, onboarding features to Atmos ZTNA network access software
Axis is also offering migration tools and a buyback program for those looking to move from legacy ZTNA (zero trust network access) applications.
Network security depends on two foundations you probably don’t have
Before adding more layers to network security, consider the benefits of explicit network permission, backed by AI-driven traffic analysis.
4 ways to better secure your network infrastructure
Must-do initiatives include eliminating generic credentials, regularly auditing IT admin accounts, and deploying MFA for infrastructure access.
Juniper upgrades management platform, adds a switch
Juniper has added troubleshooting features to its flagship Mist AI/ML cloud-based management platform and announced the EX4100 Series Ethernet access switch.
Cisco reports vulnerabilities in products including email and web manager
New vulnerabilities found in Cisco internal testing allow remote access and scripting that could lead to the loss of sensitive user data.
RSA: Intel reference design to accelerate SASE, other security tasks
Intel says its reference design will enable accelerator cards to offload security processing from server CPUs without requiring more rack space.
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RSA: Cisco launches SASE, offers roadmap for other cloud-based services
New Cisco services aim to simplify security operations with new as-a-service offerings.
Who is selling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and what do you get?
Vendors are offering cloud-based services that support the ZTNA framework for VPN replacement and access control policy enforcement
6G cellular doesn’t exist, but it can be hacked
Academic researchers have found a way to eavesdrop on 6G wireless transmissions using common, inexpensive, off-the-shelf components.
U.S. government proposals spell out 5G security advancements
A joint proposal from federal cybersecurity and defense agencies defines a process for ensuring the security of 5G networks.
HYAS brings security threat detection, response to production networks
HYAS Confront uses domain expertise and proprietary machine learning to monitor and detect anomalies in production network environments and improve visibility as applications move to the cloud.
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