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Network security vs. application security: What’s the difference?

Different tools protect different assets at the network and application layers. But both network and application security need to support the larger security plan.

By Kevin Beaver • Nov. 6, 2019

Latest Cisco switch uses Meraki software, Catalyst hardware

The MS390 is the first Cisco switch built using Meraki software and Catalyst hardware.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2019

Arista CloudEOS addresses multi-cloud networking

Arista joins Cisco, Juniper and VMware in the multi-cloud networking market. The new Arista CloudEOS leverages CloudVision for multi-cloud monitoring, automation and management.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 5, 2019

Build an effective SD-WAN security strategy at the branch

Don't deploy SD-WAN without a solid network security strategy. IT teams should address four specific areas to ensure adequate security and protection against network threats.

By Charles Kolodgy, Lee Doyle • Nov. 4, 2019

It’s not Wi-Fi 6 vs. 5G -- it’s Wi-Fi 6 and 5G

Wi-Fi 6 and 5G have similarities and differences. Enterprises want to know how the two can work together. Vendors, for their part, will need an integration strategy.

By Luke O'Neill • Nov. 1, 2019

Cisco’s picks for top 4 emerging networking technologies

Cisco's picks for top emerging networking technologies include machine reasoning, optical networking, cognitive radio and Citizens Broadband Radio Service.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 1, 2019

Increase security visibility with network automation tasks

IT teams can set up automation tasks that generate security reports about network traffic data. These read-only dashboards are useful for executives that ask for system updates.

By Samuel Bickham, Terry Slattery • Nov. 1, 2019

Learn how to master network traffic analysis with Python

In this book excerpt, explore key components of network security and network traffic analysis with Python scripting from Packt Publishing author José Manuel Ortega.

By Michaela Goss, Packt Publishing • Nov. 1, 2019

Fintech company goes all in on SD-WAN 2.0 with Versa tech

In the age of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, software-defined WAN technology must do more than just connect branch locations to data centers. Enter SD-WAN 2.0.

By Alissa Irei • Oct. 31, 2019

An overview of how BGP works

Border Gateway Protocol makes the internet work, but how does BGP work? This animated video explains the basics of BGP and discusses its role in the internet.

By Jennifer English • Oct. 31, 2019

How Python addresses security, network traffic analysis concerns

Python can benefit key areas of an organization's network, including network security and traffic analysis. Glean critical expert advice from an author of various Python textbooks.

By Michaela Goss • Oct. 30, 2019

Itential’s network automation software wins TechTarget award

At the ONUG Fall 2019 conference in New York, one word was on everyone's lips: automation. Itential's infrastructure-as-code platform helps turn those four syllables into action.

By Alissa Irei • Oct. 30, 2019

pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)

Pervasive computing, also called ubiquitous computing, is the growing trend of embedding computational capability (generally in the form of microprocessors) into everyday objects to make them effectively communicate and perform useful tasks in a way that minimizes the end user's need to interact with computers as computers.

By Sharon Shea • Oct. 30, 2019

What SD-WAN certifications and courses are available?

A few SD-WAN certifications do exist, but they're heavily focused on specific vendors and their respective products. Find out why market-wide certs are unlikely.

By John Fruehe • Oct. 25, 2019

3 SD-WAN best practices before deployment

When planning an SD-WAN deployment, some best practices include evaluating your business model, testing the product and establishing vendor support guidelines.

By Jennifer English • Oct. 25, 2019

How to compare Cisco vs. HPE Aruba switches

Organizations have much to consider when evaluating Cisco vs. HPE Aruba switches, such as device architecture, Opex, Capex and analytics capabilities.

By Kevin Tolly • Oct. 25, 2019

VMware security best practices guide

Without the proper security, you could put your entire VMware environment at risk. These best practices can keep your hosts and VMs safe from potential attacks.

By Allyson Larcom, Colin Steele • Oct. 25, 2019

ArubaOS-CX upgrade unifies campus, data center networks

Aruba's latest switches and ArubaOS-CX upgrade join campus and data center networking as Cisco heads in a similar direction with DNA Center.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 24, 2019

Discover 5 key cloud networking basics for your organization

Clear away the fog, and explore these five key cloud networking fundamentals -- such as models, challenges and tools -- you need to know before you adopt a cloud network strategy.

By Michaela Goss • Oct. 22, 2019

Transform network management with a network automation strategy

Enterprises can employ a network automation strategy to provide some stability for network management and monitoring. Automation, however, still requires some hard work.

By Jennifer English • Oct. 17, 2019

Network automation skills and training in demand, research finds

Surprisingly, scripting, programming and software development are not exactly the top network automation skills desired by enterprises, according to recent research.

By Shamus McGillicuddy • Oct. 17, 2019

Gluware network automation update addresses OS changes

Gluware adds to its network automation platform easier management of changes to device configurations and operating systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 17, 2019

3 potential multi-cloud challenges that could go unnoticed

Disaster recovery, vendor lock-in and cost are major factors as organizations evaluate multi-cloud strategies. However, these pros can become cons if teams aren't careful.

By Michaela Goss • Oct. 16, 2019

After ransomware virus, Merck’s medicine was network automation

After a ransomware attack, Merck decided the best remedy was to deploy network automation tools designed to transform how it handled network configuration changes.

By Steve Zurier • Oct. 15, 2019

SD-WAN deployment in the works? Consider these 3 things

SD-WAN can simplify the deployment and management of new branch WANs, but there are some key configuration and technical choices you must make to get started.

By John Fruehe • Oct. 15, 2019