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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.
SASE or SSE? Don’t let hype distract from enterprise needs
Not every vendor can deliver full SASE, and that's OK. Not every enterprise wants, needs or can implement it.
What is Nmap and why do you need it on your network?
While there are many monitoring tools available to network administrators for port scanning and network mapping, Nmap is the de facto standard. Here's why.
CISA issues emergency warning over two new VMware vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency issues emergency security directive over VMware vulnerabilities CVE-2022-22972 and CVE-2022-22973, which threat actors are likely to exploit.
8 questions to ask vendors about Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Most companies understand they need to transition from perimeter-based security to a Zero Trust model. And they understand that they can’t purchase Zero Trust as an off-the-shelf product. Here are eight questions to ask prospective...
Google Cloud boosts open-source security, simplifies zero-trust rollouts
New Google Cloud security services aim to strengthen open-source security, simplify zero-trust adoption, and improve cloud governance.
6 top network security threats and how to beat them
Here's a list of the most insidious external security threats and internal vulnerabilities, and how to successfully protect the network against both
Intel details IPU roadmap to free up CPUs
Intel unveiled plans for its next-gen infrastructure processing units (IPU) at its inaugural Intel Vision event.
Cohesity launches FortKnox to protect data from ransomware attacks
The data management vendor is adding strong data isolation and recovery capabilities with its latest software-as-a-service release, FortKnox.
Cisco warns of critical vulnerability in virtualized network software
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Cisco's Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS), the worst of which could let an attacker escape from the guest virtual machine (VM) to the host machine.
Dell offers data, app recovery support for multicloud assets
Dell is adding data recovery solutions to its APEX portfolio, for data centers and public clouds including Azure and AWS.
4 networking best practices learned from the Atlassian network outage
Software vendor posts detailed analysis of what went wrong to help others avoid the same fate
Cisco urges software update to thwart counterfeit switches
Semiconductor material shortages and other supply chain disruptions are contributing to a spike in counterfeit IT gear, Cisco warns.
TLS implementation flaws open Aruba and Avaya network switches to RCE attacks
The network switch vulnerabilities are considered critical and could allow attackers to break network segmentation, exfiltrate data, and escape captive portals.
Basing network security on IP addressing: Would it be worth it?
Rather than layering security onto networks, the networks and carefully managed authorization policies can hinder attacks, but at an administrative cost.
US security agencies warn of threats to industrial, utility control networks
Possible vulnerable devices include Schneider Electric and OMRON controllers and servers that comply with the OPC Unified Architecture.
What is DRaaS and how it can save your business from disaster
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) enables enterprises of all sizes to safely backup their data in the cloud and quickly recover from a natural disaster, cyberattack or unplanned outage
Cisco SD-WAN software gains broader application access, enhanced analytics
Cisco upgraded its SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp for SaaS service to provide secure connectivity to a wider range of cloud-based apps and greater visibility into network metrics.