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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MAY 6, 2014

Microsoft acknowledged a zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer – the default web browser for many computers, laptops, and tablets – in a security advisory released last weekend. The advisory states that Microsoft will issue a patch in an upcoming security update, after completing its investigation into the matter.

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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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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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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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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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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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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

We help enterprises build action plans to mitigate risks and improve their security posture. Every person with a computer or phone has information at risk and should take personal responsibility for improving their security posture. Make sure you use the most recent edition of your computer's operating system and all applications.

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MAY 10, 2023

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates are out for Windows 11 and Windows 10 with several fixes for two operating systems. In the case of Windows 11, the KB5026372 cumulative update introduces no less than 20 changes that improve the user experience as well as fixes for 38 security vulnerabilities and. Read Entire Article

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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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MAY 20, 2016

Schools and enterprises choose Chromebooks for their very streamlined use case: low cost, fast boot security, simplicity and ease of administration. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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MAY 19, 2016

Cisco Systems has fixed four denial-of-service vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to cause Web Security Appliance devices to stop processing traffic correctly. The devices run an operating system called Cisco AsyncOS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Napatech is the world’s leading supplier of accelerators for network security applications. Use the latest standard servers whatever their architecture and operating systems – unleash their full capabilities. Related articles. What it means to standardize on Napatech: Higher performance applications. Or contact them here.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Google says it's working on a new way to boost the security of its Android operating system by reinforcing it at the level closest to the actual hardware it's running on. The decision aligns with the general trend of securing less visible components of the software stack to add more. Read Entire Article

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) announced the awarding of a landmark contract for Mobile Device Management and Mobile Application Store (MDM/MAS) capabilities to support the use of hundreds of thousands of Apple iOS and Android devices across the U.S. ” Enabling Secure and Compliant Mobile Computing for Government.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2016

It comes pre-built and ready to host and secure either their list or your qualified list of popular host operating systems as VMs. Once deployed it’s largely tamper proof, and its subsequent use is done remotely, securely, with full online-monitoring control.

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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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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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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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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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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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MARCH 12, 2015

Related articles. The Greatest Threat to Smartphone Security: Your 6-Year-Old? Gadgets News Android (operating system) Apple Inc. Read more about WonderCube on gizmag. How to turn your old phone into a basic PC with less than $25 (ewtnet.com). First Apple and Android dual-charger smashes fundraising goal (wired.co.uk).

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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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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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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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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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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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MAY 10, 2016

As with any security concern, many of these devices are overlooked. There might be security policies and software used to track and monitor iPads and Dell laptops, but what about the old HP printer used at the receptionist’s desk? In a more technical shop, it could be a new smartphone running an alternate operating system.

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