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How to use Wireshark to sniff and scan network traffic

By Ed Moyle 29 Sep 2023

Wireshark continues to be a critical tool for security practitioners. Learning how to use it to scan network traffic should be on every security pro's to-do list. Read More

Planning for an IPv6 attack: DDoS, neighbor discovery threats and more

By Michael Cobb 02 Sep 2016

An IPv6 DDoS attacks are imminent, and your network security tools may not be configured for it. Expert Michael Cobb explains how enterprises can prepare its defenses. Read More

Windows zero-day quashed for September Patch Tuesday

By Tom Walat 13 Sep 2022

A relatively light patching workload awaits admins this month, but a "wormable" threat should increase the sense of urgency to rapidly deploy Microsoft's batch of fixes. Read More

IPv6 alone will not secure IoT, warns GE CISO

By Warwick Ashford 27 Apr 2016

It is important for all users of the internet of things to understand what they are getting into with IPv6, and to be aware of the risks and myths, says GE CISO Hanns Proenen Read More

Beyond Web 2.0: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

By Cliff Saran 20 Apr 2023

Like others who have developed technology that powers the internet, David Holtzman, chief strategist at decentralised cyber security network Naoris Protocol, has an unusual background Read More

Understanding security flaws in IPv6 addressing schemes

By Fernando Gont 02 Dec 2014

Expert Fernando Gont explains why underlying characteristics of IPv6 address-generation schemes may enable nodes to be targeted in IPv6 address-scanning attacks. Read More

Web 2.0 vs. Web 3.0 vs. Web 1.0: What's the difference?

By Sean Michael Kerner 13 Feb 2023

It's important to know what might happen in the evolution from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. Learn their differences and how the original web laid the groundwork for the internet's future. Read More

Understanding the FTP PORT command

By Terry Slattery, Laura Chappell 16 Aug 2022

FTP uses control and data channels, each using a separate TCP port. Port 21 is for the control channel, and port 20 is for the data channel. Learn how these two channels are used. Read More

Does software-defined networking architecture use segment routing?

By John Burke 24 Sep 2018

Segment routing steers packets using a list of instructions, and it can be used in MPLS and IPv6 architecture. But does software-defined networking architecture support it? Read More

DNS functions remain vital, but must adapt as demands shift

By Andrew Froehlich 20 Feb 2018

The domain name system's tasks are simple, but essential, and the service faces challenges with the proliferation of devices that operate within IPv6 networks. Read More