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IoT providers need to take responsibility for performance
To insure the security and privacy of Internet of Things deployments, vendors, service providers and corporate IT practitioners must assume responsibility for the integrity of their IoT networks and the data they handle.
That VPN may not be as secure as you think
Researchers found some subscription VPN services have programming errors that cause leaks, monitor user traffic, and lack privacy policies — all reasons to set up your own VPN server.
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Red Hat announces container flaw CVE-2019-5736
A flaw in runC and Docker may allow access to underlying file systems when SELinux is not enabled.
SD-WAN creates new security challenges
Security is one of the top concerns of organizations deploying an SD-WAN. Fortinet’s John Maddison explains what the SD-WAN security challenges are and how to address them.
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National pen test execution standard would improve network security
Inconsistent penetration test procedures create gaps and leave vulnerabilities open. A national test execution standard could fix that and ensure networks are equally secure.
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Build or Buy? Answering the Eternal Technology Question
Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) are at that inflection point and security teams are asking themselves, "Should we build or buy a TIP?" However, the better question to ask is, "Just because we could build one, should we?
DARPA explores new computer architectures to fix security between systems
A completely new government-developed computer architecture could ultimately lead to widespread, commercial-oriented data-security fixes as information moves between systems.
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The race to lock down industrial control systems | Salted Hash Ep 44
Guest host Juliet Beauchamp and CSO senior writer J.M. Porup talk about the challenges around securing the systems and networks used to control industrial plants and infrastructures.
Build security into your IoT plan or risk attack
There’s huge potential with the IoT, but security must be built into a company’s plan and not tacked on at the end.
What is a firewall? How they work and how they fit into enterprise security
Firewalls are the primary perimeter defense for most organizations that have gone through many iterations: proxy, stateful, Web app, next-generation
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The Buyer’s Guide to Threat Intelligence Platforms
Selecting the right threat intelligence platform is important as it will serve as the foundation for your entire threat operations programs, allowing you to understand and act upon the highest priority threats you face, while enabling
How SD-WAN can improve your security strategy
SD-WAN introduces new security options, not previously available with legacy networking technologies, that make it easier to manage and secure network traffic.
Batten down the DNS hatches as attackers strike Feds
DHS warns federal agencies of DNS attacks and offers best practices to help mitigate the situation.
Cisco patches serious SD-WAN software security holes
Cisco has patched security vulnerabilities in four packages of SD-WAN Solution software that address buffer overflow and other vulnerabilities.
Durham County goes Cisco for enterprise network ops and security proficiency
Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and DNA Center are now key parts of Durham County, North Carolina’s enterprise growth.
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IDG Access Paper: Why SDS is Essential for IT Transformation
This white paper, “Why SDS is Essential for IT Transformation,” helps you identify what to look for and what’s possible with SDS.
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Quantum-embedded chips could secure IoT
An unclonable, quantum physics-driven microprocessor might be the solution to securing the Internet of Things.
Top 10 IoT vulnerabilities
Everyone knows security is a big issue for the Internet of Things, but what specifically should we be most afraid of? OWASP identifies the top 10 vulnerabilities.
First step to becoming a cybersecurity pro: Linux
If you're gearing up to be a cybersecurity pro, you must have Linux skills. Linux Basics for Hackers will quickly get you up to speed.
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