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What is network security? Start with these FAQs
In this compilation, learn what network security is, as well as how it differs from cybersecurity, common -- and potentially confusing -- technologies, threats and more.
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What role does state play in networking?
When it comes to understanding state from a networking perspective, knowing the difference between stateful vs. stateless firewalls is a crucial starting point.
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Use this BGP tutorial to learn how the protocol works
Border Gateway Protocol is the complex routing protocol that literally makes the internet work. This tutorial walks you through how BGP functions and offers troubleshooting options.
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Acacia buy makes Cisco a bigger player in DCI market
Cisco plans to buy Acacia for $2.6 billion. Cisco's acquisition will make it a direct supplier of optical interconnects for the data centers of carriers and service providers.
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Streaming telemetry gives network monitoring a boost
SNMP isn't going away anytime soon, but streaming telemetry is a much more effective way to generate critical alerts and measure network performance.
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What is network security? Start with these FAQs
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domain name system (DNS)
The domain name system (DNS) is a naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into internet protocol (IP) addresses.
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What role does state play in networking?
When it comes to understanding state from a networking perspective, knowing the difference between stateful vs. stateless firewalls is a crucial starting point.
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Use this BGP tutorial to learn how the protocol works
Border Gateway Protocol is the complex routing protocol that literally makes the internet work. This tutorial walks you through how BGP functions and offers troubleshooting options.
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