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What is IoT? The internet of things explained

Network World

The internet of things (IoT) is a catch-all term for the growing number of electronics that aren't traditional computing devices, but are connected to the internet to send data, receive instructions or both. What is the internet of things? To read this article in full, please click here

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Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet Speed?

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Can a VPN slow down your internet? Find out how VPNs can impact your internet speed with our article.

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The Internet of things in 2020: More vital than ever

Network World

Remote workers aside, the IoT (internet of things) is the biggest reason why the edge has become so crucial. To read this article in full, please click here The shift from office to home has been momentous. But it’s also symbolic of a larger trend: The network edge has become as important as the network core.

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Center for Internet Security: 18 security controls you need

Network World

The Center for Internet Security has updated its set of safeguards for warding off the five most common types of attacks facing enterprise networks—web-application hacking, insider and privilege misuse, malware, ransomware, and targeted intrusions. To read this article in full, please click here

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ICANN sets plan to reinforce internet DNS security

Network World

In a few months, the internet will be a more secure place. To read this article in full, please click here The ICANN Board at its meeting in Belgium this week, decided to proceed with its plans to change or "roll" the key for the DNS root on Oct.

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War tests Ukrainian telecom, internet resilience

Network World

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s overall resilience and defiance has been inspiring, but telecommunications and internet connectivity has grown much more difficult. For example, researchers at Top10VPN recently reported some distressing analysis including: To read this article in full, please click here

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DNS over HTTPS seeks to make internet use more private

Network World

Unauthorized interception of DNS traffic provides enough information to ascertain internet users’ thoughts, desires, hopes and dreams. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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