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Cato Networks unveils next-gen firewall

Network World

Cato Networks this week introduced its next-generation firewall as part of its secure access service edge (SASE) platform, saying the NGFW would mitigate security vulnerabilities left unpatched by manual efforts. Operating at Layer 7, it allows for detailed control over LAN applications such as RDP and SSH, among others.

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Security startup Airgap Networks brings telco technologies to the LAN

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Even though they’re deploying the same routers, switches, and firewalls, there’s something fundamentally different about telco networks that shields them from many threats to enterprise LANs,” Argawal said.

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Palo Alto expands secure private 5G network partnerships

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Also on the NGFW front, Palo Alto tied together its firewalls with Pentes Hypercore package to let customers see applications, services, subscribers and devices on a private wireless network so that customers can secure, multitenant private wireless deployments.

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What’s next for network firewalls?

CIO Business Intelligence

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. For example, a typical NGFW now may be equipped with firewalling, SD-WAN, a Wi-Fi controller for SD-Branch, an Ethernet controller, and zero-trust functionality.

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Fortinet adds wireless and IoT security features to SASE platform

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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.

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What is a network router? How AI networking driving its evolution

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] Switches, on the other hand, typically operate at Layer 2, connecting and sorting packets to distribute traffic to devices within the LAN. These networks utilize Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to send and receive data from other LANs and WANs. What are the different types of routers?

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Cisco Live: AI takes center stage

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The company also extended ThousandEyes Endpoint Experience to gather details from Meraki Wi-Fi and LAN telemetry and device information, enabling customers to gain deeper insight into local network issues affecting users, Vaccaro said. In addition, a new version of firewall software, version 7.6

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