Network Security

MEF goes beyond metro Ethernet, rebrands as Mplify with expanded scope on NaaS and AI

The renamed Mplify Alliance has multiple efforts underway for carrier Ethernet, SASE, lifecycle services orchestration, and NaaS, as well as an emerging set of initiatives for AI.

Edge reality check: What we’ve learned about scaling secure, smart infrastructure

Five ways service providers, first responders, utilities, and manufacturers are overcoming their edge networking challenges.

Cisco capitalizes on Isovalent buy, unveils new load balancer

Built on eBPF technology, the Isovalent Load Balancer is designed to run in any environment, from servers and virtual machines in the data center, to the public cloud, to Kubernetes containers.

At Cisco Live, it’s all about AI for networking and security

The 2025 edition of Cisco Live delivered a hefty payload of AI-related infrastructure innovations.

Five ways to improve compliance to IT security standards with unified SASE

Netgear’s enterprise ambitions grow with SASE acquisition

Known as a networking hardware vendor for consumers, Netgear is increasingly focused on delivering enterprise-grade security solutions for SMEs.

GenAI controls and ZTNA architecture set SSE vendors apart

Gartner details the key capabilities that SSE offerings should include to protect access to data, applications, and the internet.

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers under threat again after critical exploit details go public

Security experts call vulnerability a 'textbook case' of dangerous coding practices; Cisco issues urgent patch.

F5 grabs agentic AI startup Fletch to bolster security platform

F5 is adding Fletch's threat intelligence and analytical data agents to its Application Delivery and Security Platform.

Cisco bolsters DNS security package

Cisco launches renamed DNS Defense software with new AI-based DNS tunneling enhancements and DGA detection capabilities.