Network World

APRIL 4, 2022

Fortinet has made available a new release of its core FortiOS software that includes features the vendor says will help enterprises more tightly meld security and networking controls. FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS 7.2, How to choose an edge gateway.

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fortinet continues to enhance its Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) package by adding support for microbranches, extending wireless LAN protections, and improving data loss prevention (DLP) and end-user monitoring capabilities. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible. All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle – have a security impact rating (SIR) of "high".

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Network World

APRIL 16, 2021

A set of vulnerabilities in TCP/IP stacks used by FreeBSD and three popular real-time operating systems designed for the IoT was revealed this week by security vendor Forescout and JSOF Research. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 29, 2023

version of the Secure Firewall operating system. The 4200 Series’ operating system also helps improve overall firewall performance – it’s twice as fast as previous high-end Cisco firewalls, the company says. To read this article in full, please click here EVE, which has been available since version 7.2

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2023

Tighter integration between Fortinet's SASE and SD-WAN offerings is among the new features enabled by the latest version of the company's core operating system. also includes better automation across its Security Fabric environment, and improved management features. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you are a security admin with lots of systems running Cisco IOS and IOS XE software today is decidedly not your day. Cisco this week posted 25 “High” rated security advisories that stem from 34 vulnerabilities the company suggests should be fixed as soon as possible. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

MAY 3, 2022

Cisco is encouraging users of its popular Catalyst 2960X/2960XR switches to upgrade their IOS operating systems in an effort to combat counterfeiting. 7)E4 or later – to validate the authenticity, security, and performance of their Catalyst 2960X/2960XR 24/48 port Gigabit Ethernet switches, Cisco stated in a notice to customers.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2018

First, there were virtual machines, which ran a whole instance of an operating system. To read this article in full, please click here Serverless computing is an emerging trend that is likely to explode in popularity this year. It takes the idea of a smaller server footprint to the next level. This led to a smaller footprint.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A successful exploit could let the attacker execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system of the affected device as a high-privilege user, Cisco stated. How edge computing can help secure the IoT. All three products are positioned as remote-access communications and security devices.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

A security group discovered a vulnerability in three models of Supermicro motherboards that could allow an attacker to remotely commandeer the server. BMCs are designed to permit administrators remote access to the computer so they can do maintenance and other updates, such as firmware and operating system patches.

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Network World

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BackBox this week announced its Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM), a software add-on to its existing Network Automation Platform, that will enable network managers to automate operating system upgrades, network configuration updates, and various remediations across firewalls and other network and security devices.

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Network World

JULY 14, 2017

For many companies, it represents a vast influx of new devices, many of which are difficult to secure and manage. It’s comparable to the advent of BYOD, except the new gizmos are potentially more difficult to secure, aren’t all running one of three or four basic operating systems, and there are already more of them.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0 Nova – and include upgraded malware sandboxing for the company’s WildFire malware-analysis service, advanced threat prevention (ATP), and a new cloud access security broker (CASB).

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Nutanix is releasing enhancements to its AOS operating system and Era database-management service designed to make it easier for enterprises to manage data, workloads, and business-continuity security tools in hybrid cloud environments via software-defined networking capabilities AOS and Era are both components of the Nutanix Cloud Platform.

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Network World

JULY 31, 2019

Eleven zero-day vulnerabilities in WindRiver’s VxWorks, a real-time operating system in use across an advertised 2 billion connected devices have been discovered by network security vendor Armis. Getting grounded in IoT networking and security. To read this article in full, please click here and why it matters].

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Network World

APRIL 11, 2017

Fortinet has rolled out a new version of its FortiOS operating system that gives customers the ability to manage security capabilities across their cloud assets and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) environments. With FortiOS 5.6, With FortiOS 5.6,

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Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. It does not impact Microsoft’s newest operating systems; Windows 8 through 10 and Windows Server 2012 through 2019 are not affected.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received reports of 59 cyber incidents at energy facilities in 2016. Security specialists believe this number is quite conservative, considering that energy companies aren’t required to report cyberattacks to DHS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Juniper Networks has expanded its security portfolio with an architecture design that includes AI-based predictive threat support and a new family of firewalls, all designed to protect distributed data center resources. The central piece of the expanded portfolio is the new Juniper Connected Security Distributed Services Architecture.

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Network World

MARCH 7, 2018

Researchers at Ohio State University have found a way to use the Spectre design flaw to break into the SGX secure environment of an Intel CPU to steal information. To read this article in full, please click here SGX stands for Software Guard eXtensions.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 19, 2023

Offering managed services for MDE are service providers like BlueVoyant , which leverages its 24×7 team of experts to enrich MDE behavioral data with threat intelligence and security expertise. Netskope also offers two applications that integrate with MEI. Intune has compliance and reporting features that support Zero-Trust strategies.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 21, 2024

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for August 2024 includes a fix for a security vulnerability in the Grub2 boot loader, which is used by many Linux operating systems. Tracked as CVE-2022-2601, this flaw, discovered in 2022, could lead to an out-of-bounds write with a potential bypass of Secure Boot protection.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in getting back online, Microsoft promised to bolster Windows security through significant changes aimed at making the operating system more resilient.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Securing the IT systems that support the State's mission should be a crucial goal, and it's a goal. Read Entire Article The GAO-23-107012 report from the US GAO investigated the sad state of cyber-affairs in the US State Department, the government body that carries out American diplomacy and helps shape US foreign policy.

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TechSpot

APRIL 28, 2023

Redmond's software engineers have been diligently rewriting crucial parts of the operating system in Rust, bringing significant improvements in both performance and security to. Read Entire Article

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Compliance frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 help shape how businesses prioritize security. Tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and tcpdump aren't just nice to knowthey're essential for analyzing traffic, identifying vulnerabilities, and securing networks. Teamwork: Security doesn't happen in a vacuum.

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TechSpot

JULY 26, 2024

The Crowdstrike incident could become a turning point for security across the entire Windows world. Microsoft received a big part of the blame and bad press for a bugged update released by Austin-based security company, and so, the Windows maker has started talking about improving resilience for its operating system.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Google has recently released a new Stable Channel Update for its Chrome web browser on all supported PC operating systems, which is designed to fix an actively exploited security vulnerability. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

APRIL 10, 2024

Security researchers at Bitdefender have discovered four severe vulnerabilities affecting four LG smart TVs. The company recently issued updates to fix the issues, which could grant attackers root access to the webOS operating system, allowing them to assume full control over a TV. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The latest Apple operating system updates add several features to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. Developers included numerous security fixes as well. Read Entire Article The new functionality affects weather tracking, messages, videos, health, and more.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 2, 2024

Now that the date has passed, existing Steam client installations on those operating systems no longer receive updates of any kind, including security updates. Read Entire Article It was back in March last year when Valve announced it would be killing off Steam support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 on January 1, 2024.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The operating system will continue to receive official, mainstream support and security updates until October 14, 2025, while the newer Windows 11 OS. Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Earlier this week, multiple system administrators reported that a routine security update unexpectedly triggered a full operating system upgrade. Read Entire Article What was supposed to be a standard patch ended up installing Windows Server 2025 on countless machines still running the 2022 edition.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 31, 2022

This article explains how. Their accounts face greater risk since your organization has little control over their devices, operating systems, browsers, and apps. It adds complexity and cost to your security stack and frustrates customers. Passwordless is smoother and more secure. Passwordless proof points.

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