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February 17, 2021 17 Feb'21
Palo Alto to buy Checkov creator, Bridgecrew

Palo Alto said it will acquire Bridgecrew, the developer of the static code analysis tool Checkov. DevOps teams use the open source tool to build cloud applications.
February 04, 2021 04 Feb'21
Arista launches zero-trust security with a Forescout option

Arista's zero-trust security framework segments devices into groups and sets policies for network access. Forescout integration is available for dynamic device identification.
July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20
Tech pros focus on application delivery during pandemic

Tech pros have added security, automation and session capacity to their application delivery infrastructure to support business operations during the pandemic.
June 26, 2020 26 Jun'20
COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy

Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.

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3 SASE case studies exploring real-world deployments

Three case studies demonstrate how SASE technology helps organizations securely connect geographically distributed workforces. Continue Reading
SASE market emerges and grows as the 'wave of the future'

Secure Access Service Edge is the latest technology to garner industry buzz in networking and security. Although it's still relatively new, the technology is making waves. Continue Reading
SASE hype includes SD-WAN, but does it need to?

Much of the hype around Secure Access Service Edge features the importance of SD-WAN with SASE, but do the two need each other to thrive? Research says probably not. Continue Reading

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5 cybersecurity lessons from the SolarWinds breach

Ransomware attack simulations, accessing enterprise logs and pen testing software code are among the best practices cybersecurity pros suggest following the SolarWinds breach. Continue Reading
How the SolarWinds vulnerability affects networking

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