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Network Management stories - Page 38

Fundamental to the wellbeing of the networks relied upon for everything from home internet to enterprise connectivity, Network Management is a broad category of applications, tools and processes which underpin the reliable operation of network infrastructure. This includes tools for provisioning, operating, maintaining, administering and securing networks of every kind. Network Management keeps network resources available, efficient and safe for all users.
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Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.
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Gather around the watering hole: Bronze Union attackers likely based in China

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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The 'active and formidable' Bronze Union group has been responsible for a spate of targeted attacks on Turkey - how do they do it?.
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Juniper Networks unveils new cloud-grade networking to simplify cloud transformation

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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The demand for cloud-based services continues to create disruption, resulting in complexity for operators and enterprises that need to pivot quickly.
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WatchGuard sole 'visionary' in SMB UTM market

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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WatchGuard has garnered visionary status in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for UTM, SMB multifunction firewalls. So how did other vendors fare?.
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Cisco tackles 'previously unsolvable' challenges with network of the future

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Cisco is gaining ground in artificial intelligence for its networking & security solutions, touting it as 'one of the most significant breakthroughs'.
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It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
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How to find out the true value of network risk reduction

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Networks may make up part of business infrastructure growth, but how do businesses make the most out of any new network & security monitoring tools?.
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Schneider Electric: Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Schneider Electric unveils how untapped data within data centres can bring significant efficiency gains and cost savings through big data analytics.
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A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware

Thu, 18th May 2017
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Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.
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Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
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Firebox Cloud: Public cloud security for small and midsize businesses

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Small and midsize firms bolster cyber defences with Firebox Cloud, bringing enterprise-level security to the public cloud.
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WatchGuard releases Wi-Fi access point for the rugged outdoor environment

Mon, 8th May 2017
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WatchGuard has taken its wireless solutions to the rugged outdoor environment with the release of a new cloud-ready wireless outdoor access point.
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Taking things back to basics: Ransomware and how we can prevent it

Mon, 8th May 2017
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How do you keep ransomware out? That question is on every organisation's lips as the number of attacks spikes to unprecedented levels.
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Is your healthcare data safe? Here are three ways to protect it

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Healthcare providers and healthcare systems have some of the most valuable information not only for patient health, but also for cyber attackers.
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Two years lurking: Palo Alto Networks reports little-known RAT Trojan

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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The malware lures users into enabling macros to see the supposed leads and customer lists. The lists are fake.
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Riverbed snaps up Xirrus, pushes orchestration to the edge

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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The consolidation of the wireless networking space is continuing, with Riverbed snapping up Xirrus to strengthen its SD-WAN offering.
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Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.
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VeloCloud launches SD-WAN ecosystem to stop breaches in their tracks

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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VeloCloud strengthens SD-WAN Security Ecosystem with new Technology Partner Program and partnerships with IBM, Check Point, Fortinet and Zscaler.
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Nokia's latest Threat Intelligence Report: Smartphone malware skyrockets 400%

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Malware infections on smartphones rose nearly 400% in 2016, according to the latest Threat Intelligence Report from Nokia.
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Ixia survey finds network complexity is weakening enterprise security

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Ixia reveals in their new report that network complexity, not just malware, poses a significant threat to business security.