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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. Recent critical vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls have exposed the risks associated with perimeter-based security measures.

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Alkira expands NaaS platform with ZTNA capabilities

Network World

Alkira is expanding its namesake network-as-a-service ( NaaS ) platform with new zero trust network access ( ZTNA ) capabilities. Alkira provides a SaaS service for on-demand network infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 by former Cisco employees who had previously founded SD-WAN vendor Viptella.

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Enhancing Private 5G Security in industrial deployments

CIO Business Intelligence

As digitisation gathers pace, manufacturers, energy companies, and transportation businesses are among the sectors increasingly turning to private 5G to connect their operational technology (OT) environments. With 5G, the OT network is encrypted end-to-end, which enables completely secure communication between devices and systems.

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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to network management and optimization.

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IDG Contributor Network: Can SD-WANs meet standards requirements?

Network World

CFATS professionals assume MPLS and firewalls to be mandated by the standard. MPLS being the de facto transport. As for firewalls, “Organizations understand and feel safe with firewalls,” says Nirvik Nandy, my partner and the president and CEO, of Red Lantern , a security and compliance consultancy.

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Koch CTO teams up to get cloud networking right

CIO Business Intelligence

Integrating a new network after an acquisition can be a sizable headache for any CIO. Traditionally, to integrate its acquisitions, Koch would flatten the acquired company’s core network, says Matt Hoag, CTO of business solutions at Koch. It’s more complicated than standard networking, Hoag says. Laying the foundation.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

The oil and gas industry serves as the backbone of the global economy, powers industries, transportation, and homes. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Incident response plans: Organizations should have tested recovery plans in place.

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