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Network Security News
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October 04, 2019
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Oct'19
Vendors lining up behind SASE for cloud security
SD-WAN and network security vendors tailor their portfolios to deliver SASE, a cloud security architecture for the age of SaaS, public clouds and IoT.
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August 02, 2019
02
Aug'19
Cisco security flaw leads to $8.6M payout in whistleblower case
The settlement resolves allegations that a Cisco security flaw left governments vulnerable to hackers for years without the company taking action.
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July 23, 2019
23
Jul'19
Niagara Networks and L7 Defense team up for API security
The L7 Defense application Ammune API Defense will run on Niagara Networks' Open Visibility Platform in an effort to bring security to API communications.
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June 27, 2019
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Jun'19
Pica8 PicOS upgrade enhances network security
Pica8 claims its PicOS network operating system will address rising security and efficiency challenges with its new network access control integrations.
Network Security Get Started
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Raise enterprise network visibility, and security rises too
The need to improve network visibility has bedeviled IT teams for years. Better tools offer hope but there are privacy and ethical concerns that come with responsible use. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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How to develop and implement a network security plan
When formulating a focused network security plan, you'll need to address specific questions about outbound traffic, user logins and government regulations. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network Security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The top network security trends, threats and strategies in 2020
Ransomware and attacks against cloud providers reflect key network security trends in 2020. To combat these threats preemptively, assess your specific network needs. Continue Reading
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Boost network security visibility with these 4 technologies
The network is where it's at if you want to stop malicious actors. But first you need to up your network visibility. Learn about four technologies that can help. Continue Reading
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Network visibility and monitoring tools now amp up security
Three technology trends are currently making network visibility even more central to security tools. Learn more about the impact of big data, AI and APIs. Continue Reading
Manage Network Security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Building an effective security operations center framework
An effective security operations center framework includes more than just monitoring and analysis. AI and machine learning can also play a role. Continue Reading
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Perimeterless security still has borders -- and APIs need it
Many people believe perimeterless security means borders are a thing of the past. But virtual borders secure APIs needed by mobile users and cloud workloads. Check out how to manage them. Continue Reading
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Network security design best practices and principles: Keep it simple
Comprehensive network security design means understanding the components that constitute your network and how and when everything is managed. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network Security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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What's the answer for 5G security?
Learn about the planning of 3GPP in developing specifications for 5G security in this synopsis of 5G Americas' white paper, 'The Evolution of Security in 5G.' Continue Reading
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Use network traffic analysis to detect next-gen threats
Network traffic analysis, network detection and response -- whichever term you prefer, the technology is critical to detecting new breeds of low-and-slow threats. Continue Reading
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Top 3 network security threats and how to protect against them
Enterprise networks are seemingly always under attack. Learn about the most common network security threats and what protections you should have in place. Continue Reading