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Cato Networks unveils next-gen firewall

Network World

The Cato LAN NGFW offers application-aware segmentation from the Cato Edge Socket, providing distributed networks with the same level of protection for LAN traffic as for WAN and internet-bound traffic, the company stated.

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Ensure a Secure LAN Edge for All Devices

Tech Republic Security

The rapid growth of personal and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices connecting to enterprise networks has increased the need to have fine-grained control over what is allowed into the network and with what permissions. The post Ensure a Secure LAN Edge for All Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

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

Network World

Digital content is delivered across the enterprise network and the global internet in the form of packets. These packets contain the destination address – for example, an IP address if the data is going across the internet. Sometimes these core routers are part of the “Internet backbone.” How does a router work?

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What is AI networking? How it automates your infrastructure (but faces challenges)

Network World

AI networking is specific to the network itself, covering domains including multi-cloud software, wired and wireless LAN, data center switching, SD-WAN and managed network services (MNS). Track internet of things (IoT) endpoints to help with deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting.

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A 'kill switch' is slowing the spread of WannaCry ransomware

Network World

Security experts have detected tens of thousands of attacks, apparently spreading over LANs and the internet like a computer worm. The malware encrypts data on a PC and shows users a note demanding $300 in bitcoin to have their data decrypted. Images of the ransom note have been circulating on Twitter.

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Palo Alto expands secure private 5G network partnerships

Network World

Cellular connectivity has been around for a while with SD-WAN, with limitations in speed and cost limiting it to an expensive backup option but that has changed now as 5G advancements allow it to be used as a primary internet link, according to a blog posted by World Wide Technologies in January.

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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

Internet Th e internet is a global network of computers using internet protocol (IP) to communicate globally via switches and routers deployed in a cooperative network designed to direct traffic efficiently and to provide resiliency should some part of the internet fail.

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