Security

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.

MPLS, SDN, even SD-WAN can give you the network observability you need

The ‘best’ traffic paths chosen by routers in a network won’t necessarily be the fastest ones.

Basing network security on IP addressing: Would it be worth it?

Rather than layering security onto networks, the networks themselves and carefully managed authorization policies can hinder attacks, but at an administrative cost.

SD-WANs Enable Scalable Local Internet Breakout but Pose Security Risk

What is DRaaS and how can it save your business from disaster?

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) enables companies 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.

5 VMware products need patching against serious security vulnerabilities

VMware urges patching Workspace ONE Access and VMware products that include components of VMware Identity Manager.

10 essential Linux tools for network and security pros

Open source security frameworks help enterprises stay one step ahead of attackers by facilitating penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on wired and wireless networks.

IBM z16: A mainframe designed for AI, hybrid cloud, security and open source

IBM says its latest mainframe will support AI analytics at scale and security to withstand expected quantum attacks.