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April 16, 2021 16 Apr'21
Aruba product integrations advance its SASE strategy

Aruba's latest SASE-related integrations involve the Silver Peak-based SD-WAN, Threat Defense and the ClearPass Policy Manager. More product integrations are likely.
March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21
News briefs: Koch Industries picks Alkira, Palo Alto

Koch industries combines Alkira networking and Palo Alto security for remote office connectivity; Cisco promotes three women on International Women's Day; AT&T, Fortinet partner.
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.

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attack vector

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endpoint detection and response (EDR)

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Threat intelligence frameworks to bolster security

Organizations have many threat intelligence frameworks to work with, each with its own advantages. From for-profit to nonprofit, here's help to figure out which ones you need. Continue Reading
SASE options for the branch of one -- work from anywhere

More than ever, enterprises need to support individual employees that make up a branch of one. These setups require reliable connectivity, application performance and security. Continue Reading
How to build a honeypot to increase network security

Create a honeypot that will trap attackers and monitor their activities to enhance your organization's network security. This step-by-step guide takes you through the process. Continue Reading

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Best practices for VPN traffic monitoring

VPNs are still a critical part of many enterprise remote access strategies. Networks teams that monitor VPN traffic should look at factors like application usage and overhead. Continue Reading
5 basic steps for effective cloud network security

In hybrid infrastructures, old network security systems won't work. Enterprises must adopt effective cloud network security strategies to keep their assets safe. Continue Reading
7 steps for a network and IT security foundation

Enterprises should make it a habit to review their IT security systems, following steps that include network segmentation, multifactor authentication and security education. Continue Reading

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Common network vulnerabilities and how to prevent them

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How to fix the top 5 cybersecurity vulnerabilities

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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