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A Vision of Radical Networking Simplicity

CIO Business Intelligence

In networking today, complexity reigns. Count them: the home Wi-Fi, the ISP, the Internet, a Domain Name System (DNS) provider, a content delivery network (CDN), applications distributed among multiple providers in multiple clouds, credit authentication companies, a private customer information database.

Network 243
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Keezel's wireless device protects hotel Wi-Fi , home IoT connections

Network World

In cryptography, the "man in the middle" is usually an attacker -- but when Keezel wants to get between you and the Wi-Fi connection in your hotel or your home, it's for your own good. If there is authentication, it's often only for billing purposes, and performed by a captive portal after the traffic has gone over the air in the clear.

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How to Pick the Right Technology to Enable the Remote Workforce

CIO Business Intelligence

It combines zero-trust network access (ZTNA) , data loss prevention tools , and remote browser isolation (RBI) to enable advanced threat protection and complete control over data — regardless of how users access and manage it. In both cases, the data never touches the corporate network.

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It's 2017 and changing other people's flight bookings is incredibly easy

Network World

The travel booking systems used by millions of people every day are woefully insecure and lack modern authentication methods. This allows attackers to easily modify other people's reservations, cancel their flights and even use the refunds to book tickets for themselves, according a team of researchers who analyzed this online ecosystem.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO Business Intelligence

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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Ransomware Exponentially Increasing as IoT Provides Physical Targeting Opportunities

CTOvision

Ransomware in late 2016 interrupted San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) payment machines and in Jan 2017 compromised the electronic key system of an Austrian hotel. Organizations can best posture against ransomware attacks on their networks by pursuing strategic and tactical risk mitigation plans.

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Hackers Seek to Score Against Super Bowl Cyber Defense

SecureWorld News

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Large venues increasingly utilize sophisticated networks to conduct commerce, manage operations, engage fans, and gather data. This year, the U.S.

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