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Counterfeit Cisco switches raise network security alarms

Network World

In a disconcerting event for IT security professionals, counterfeit versions of Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series switches were discovered on an unnamed business network, and the fake gear was found to be designed to circumvent typical authentication procedures, according to a report from F-Secure.

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MD5 attack puts RADIUS networks everywhere at risk

Network World

The “secure enough” RADIUS/UDP authentication protocol may have finally met its match, and organizations that have continued to rely on RADIUS to authenticate networked devices over UDP and TCP despite its reliance on outdated cryptography are urged to take immediate action to secure their networks.

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Savvy Ways Small Businesses Can Fight To Secure Their Networks

IT Toolbox

Justin Kozak, executive vice president of sales at Founder Shield explores ways to combat cybercriminals and protect your networks against cyber threats. The post Savvy Ways Small Businesses Can Fight To Secure Their Networks appeared first on Spiceworks.

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QNAP fixes critical security holes in its networking solutions

Network World

Network and software solutions provider QNAP — whose customers include trusted IT service providers like Accenture, Cognizant, and Infosys — is urging customers to apply fixes for a few critical severity bugs affecting its Network Attached Storage (NAS) and router services.

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How to Offer Secure IVR Banking and Authenticate Callers

Tech Republic Security

Discover how to safeguard IVR banking from hackers and implement secure authentication methods for customer protection. Find out how these digital alternatives benefit both customers and agents.

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What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

Network World

Network Access Control (NAC) is a cybersecurity technique that prevents unauthorized users and devices from entering private networks and accessing sensitive resources. NAC tools detect all devices on the network and provide visibility into those devices. How NAC works.

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Nile unwraps NaaS security features for enterprise customers

Network World

Network-as-a-service startup Nile has added new zero-trust capabilities and tapped Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks to bolster its enterprise security services. It’s a zero-trust architecture featuring end-to-end encryption and automatic updates to ensure security patches are up to date.

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