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April 08, 2022 08 Apr'22
Fortinet, Cato Networks add security for distributed SD-WANs

Fortinet updated FortiOS with an inline sandbox and a cloud access security broker. Cato has added new network access controls to its SASE service.
March 18, 2022 18 Mar'22
Startup OneLayer offers IoT security on cellular networks

Israeli startup OneLayer has launched from stealth with $8.2 million in seed funding and a software-based platform to secure IoT devices on private LTE and 5G networks.
February 25, 2022 25 Feb'22
Arista embeds security software in campus switches

Arista Networks will embed network detection and response software in campus switches to provide AI-driven threat detection across the network.
February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22
Palo Alto announces ML-enabled software update and firewalls

Palo Alto's updated PAN-OS software uses machine learning to analyze network traffic in real time, and two firewall appliances provide the processing power to support it.

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Top 10 spyware threats

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parameter tampering

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SYN flood attack

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What are the benefits and challenges of microsegmentation?

Administrators are assessing microsegmentation to beef up access control and security. But deploying microsegmentation can be complex. Continue Reading
Comparing network segmentation vs. microsegmentation

Network segmentation and microsegmentation both control access but vary in how they do it, as well as how granular their approach is. Learn the differences here. Continue Reading
Zero trust, wireless WAN affect the future of IoT networking

Zero-trust security models, wireless WAN evolution and the emergence of pop-up businesses are all helping to fuel innovation in IoT networking capabilities. Continue Reading

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security information management (SIM)

Security information management (SIM) is the practice of collecting, monitoring and analyzing security-related data from computer logs and various other data sources. Continue Reading
How to secure NetOps initiatives using Agile methodology

As more NetOps teams implement Agile methods, network and security testing must be part of a holistic approach that involves developers, networking and security teams working together. Continue Reading
10 API security testing tools to mitigate risk

Securing APIs properly requires testing throughout their design lifecycle. Explore the leading tools that enable automated, continuous API security testing. Continue Reading

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6 reasons unpatched software persists in the enterprise

Patching is like flossing -- everyone knows they should do it, yet too few do it often and well. Explore why unpatched software is still ubiquitous, despite the risks. Continue Reading
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