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June 02, 2021 02 Jun'21
Microsoft buys ReFirm Labs to bolster IoT firmware security

Microsoft has bought ReFirm Labs in an IoT security play. The company said Refirm's open source-based products would help it address firmware vulnerabilities in IoT devices.
May 14, 2021 14 May'21
Cisco's latest acquisition spree nabs three companies

Cisco's acquisitions, announced this week, would improve event hosting in Webex, boost network speeds for 5G, and enhance its security platform. Deal terms were not released.
April 16, 2021 16 Apr'21
Aruba product integrations advance its SASE strategy

Aruba's latest SASE-related integrations involve the Silver Peak-based SD-WAN, Threat Defense and the ClearPass Policy Manager. More product integrations are likely.
March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21
News briefs: Koch Industries picks Alkira, Palo Alto

Koch industries combines Alkira networking and Palo Alto security for remote office connectivity; Cisco promotes three women on International Women's Day; AT&T, Fortinet partner.

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stateful inspection

Stateful inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering, is a firewall technology that monitors the state of active connections and uses this information to determine which network packets to allow through the firewall. Continue Reading
SYN scanning

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passive attack

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Experts debate XDR market maturity and outlook

Is extended detection response still all buzz and no bite? Experts disagree on whether XDR qualifies as a legitimate market yet or still has a ways to go. Continue Reading
A review of Cato Networks' SASE Cloud platform

Cato's SASE Cloud lacks some features and may require customers to replace point products to fully benefit from the platform. But Cato aligns with SASE’s cloud-native vision and is a strong contender in the market. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to secure remote access

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Hybrid workforce model needs long-term security roadmap

From SASE to ZTNA to EDR to VPNs, enterprises need to deploy the technologies to develop a secure hybrid workforce model now that can work into the future. Continue Reading
5 steps to secure the hybrid workforce as offices reopen

Companies must now face the security challenges of overseeing a hybrid workforce as employees return to the office. Continue Reading
Who is responsible for secure remote access management?

The pandemic exposed the need for a strong secure remote access strategy. Now, organizations need to figure out which team must make it happen. Continue Reading

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How to rank enterprise network security vulnerabilities

Risk management programs yield massive data on network security vulnerabilities. Infosec pros must rank risks to prioritize remediation efforts. Continue Reading
How enterprises can close 5 major SASE gaps

Despite five major gaps that hamper SASE implementation, Gartner recommended enterprises should plan their migration timeline and aim to consolidate to a single vendor. Continue Reading
How to use two VPN connections at the same time

Network managers and users might opt to set up two VPN connections at the same time, from the same remote device. But that might not be possible -- or safe. Continue Reading