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Can microsegmentation help IoT security?
Deploying microsegmentation as part of a broad IoT security strategy can enable more granular control of network systems and better isolation if a security flaw is exploited.
VMware builds security unit around Carbon Black tech
VMware has wrapped up its $2.1 billion buy of cloud-native endpoint security vendor Carbon Black to provide more comprehensive integrated security.
IoT roundup: Security holes abound, GE Digital makes noise and more
This week, we look at IoT security holes -- both usual and unusual -- an IIoT player makes a move, and mergers and partnerships worth noting.
Cisco: 13 IOS, IOS XE security flaws you should patch now
Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible.
Review: Blue Hexagon may make you rethink perimeter security
This fully functional, fully trained cybersecurity tool is ready on day 1 to spot threats on whatever network it’s charged with protecting.
Shining light on dark data, shadow IT and shadow IoT
What's lurking in the shadows of YOUR organization? What you don't know can hurt you. Insider Pro columnist Mike Elgan looks at how your business is at risk and offers six steps to minimize it.
To secure industrial IoT, use segmentation instead of firewalls
Firewalls have been the de facto standard for securing internal devices, but the industrial internet of things (IIoT) will change that. Segmentation is the better option in those scenarios.
HPE's vision for the intelligent edge
HPE plans to incorporate segmentation, artificial intelligence and automation into its wired and wireless gear in order to deal with the increased network challenges imposed by IoT and SD-WAN.
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Flaw found in Supermicro motherboards could allow for remote hijacking
Eclypsium discovered a vulnerability in three generations of Supermicro motherboards that could allow an attacker to remotely commandeer the server. A fix is already available.
IoT security essentials: Physical, network, software
Internet of things devices present unique security problems due to being spread out, exposed to physical attacks and often lacking processor power.
3 leading network access control products reviewed
Real IT users evaluate network access control solutions: Cisco Identity Services Engine, Aruba ClearPass and ForeScout CounterACT. (Download the 27-page comparison.)
Top 5 IoT networking security mistakes
IT supplier Brother International shares five of the most common internet-of-things security errors it sees among buyers of its printers and multi-function devices.
VMware spends $4.8B to grab Pivotal, Carbon Black to secure, develop integrated cloud world
VMware will spend $2.7 billion on cloud-application developer Pivotal and $2.1 billion for security vendor Carbon Black - details at next week's VMworld user conference
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Texas ransomware attacks: to pay or not to pay? | TECH(feed)
Nearly two dozen cities in Texas have been hit by a ransomware attack executed by a single threat actor. These attacks beg the question: Is it ever worth it to pay a cyber attacker’s ransom? In this episode of TECH(feed), Juliet...
Don’t worry about shadow IT. Shadow IoT is much worse.
Shadow IoT—unauthorized internet of things devices and networks—poses a new level of threats for enterprises.
Cisco: 6 critical security alarms for UCS software, small-biz routers
Cisco finds critical bugs in its Unified communications Director and Director Express software for Big Data packages as well as its Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches.
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How to avoid using RDP in Windows
Several new vulnerability disclosures in Windows Remote Desktop Protocol suggest it’s time to stop using it. Here’s how.
Get ready for the convergence of IT and OT networking and security
Collecting telemetry data from operational networks and passing it to information networks for analysis has its benefits. But this convergence presents big cultural and technology challenges.
How SD-Branch addresses today’s network security concerns
New digital technologies such as IoT at remote locations increase the need to ID devices and monitor network activity. That’s where SD-Branch can help, says Fortinet’s John Maddison.
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How to set up Edge Chromium security options
Edge Chromium can provide more protection for organizations that use older versions of Windows.
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