Network World

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.

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Network World

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This is accomplished with a common operating system, P4 programmable forwarding code, and an SDK. Core to the Silicon One system is its support for enhanced Ethernet features, such as improved flow control, congestion awareness, and avoidance.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company business. From the policy: DEVELOP TEMPLATES BASED ON.

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Network World

MARCH 13, 2025

The updated product also has enhanced security features, including LLM guardrails. SUSE is also integrating the Infosys Responsible AI toolkit into the SUSE AI platform, which provides security and observability. Our vision is to be the platform of choice for running AI applications, says Puri. I have no idea.

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Network World

JULY 27, 2021

The company released a new version of the mainframe operating system— z/OS V2.5 that includes beefed-up support for containers, AI, and security. IBM continues to fine-tune its mainframe to keep it attractive to enterprise users interested in keeping the Big Iron in their cloud and AI-application development plans.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Using data gathered by its Privacy Checker website, Kaspersky has been able to pinpoint areas of concern for visitors seeking to improve their privacy posture.

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Network World

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Tech+ certification covers basic concepts from security and software development as well as information on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. Infrastructure: Learn how to install common peripheral devices to a laptop or a PC and how to secure a basic wireless network.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Arista has expanded its security software to let customers control authorized network access and communication between groups from the data center to the cloud. Additionally, the company’s MSS Host focuses on data-center security policies. See how AI can boost data-center availability and efficiency.

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Forrester IT

MARCH 22, 2019

Microsoft has announced support for macOS in its rebranded Microsoft Defender ATP product, taking this product from being an offering that could be considered an add-on for hardening its own operating system to a multiplatform security solution.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Cisco has issued three security advisories rated “critical” for some of its high-end software systems—two aimed at its Application Services Engine (ASE) implementation and one at the NX-OS operating system.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2023

Every operating system should be appropriately secured, especially end user workstations which often contain or permit access to company data and upon which most employee job duties are based. To get the maximum security protection out of your Windows 10 deployments follow this checklist from TechRepublic Premium.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

SASE since its inception has typically been deployed in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, delivering network security services from the cloud. Some organizations, however, have strict security and regulatory compliance needs that require SASE be deployed and managed under the direct control of an organization.

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Network World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Platformization isn’t a new trend, but there’s renewed focus from a number of vendors, including Fortinet , Palo Alto, HPE Aruba, and Cisco , as enterprises weigh the appeal of combining network and security features in a single overarching platform. Extreme’s mantra is to make secure networking easy to achieve.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Qubes OS defines itself modestly as "a reasonably secure operating system." It might actually be one of the safest operating systems, often used by pros who are most concerned with computer security.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Security firm Binarly has discovered more than 20 vulnerabilities hiding in BIOS/UEFI software from a wide range of system vendors, including Intel, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, HPE, Siemens, and Bull Atos. Get regularly scheduled insights by signing up for Network World newsletters.].

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2022

Fortinet has made available a new release of its core FortiOS software that includes features the vendor says will help enterprises more tightly meld security and networking controls. FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components. FortiOS 7.2, How to choose an edge gateway.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 31, 2024

In addition, the same social engineering, phishing and application/operating system vulnerabilities which plague desktops. Desktops are routinely stationary devices and laptops are harder to lose than smartphones or tablets, being more sizable.

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Network World

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tb/s of switching capacity with support for open-source network operating systems including SONiC. Fortinet expands security lineup with sovereign SASE : The new Fortinet Sovereign SASE offering provides a delivery option that lets organizations maintain local control over security inspection and logs. Wireshark 4.4

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2020

Whonix is a Linux desktop dedicated to absolute security and privacy. Find out how to use this unique take on the desktop operating system.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For anyone looking to gain an extra layer of privacy on a desktop or laptop, Kodachi Linux might be the perfect option. Jack Wallen highlights this live Linux distribution.

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. To read this article in full, please click here

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Forrester IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“Do Operating Systems Matter Anymore?” Today, we know that OS proliferation is happening — a majority of technology decision-makers in 2021 indicate that they have four or more operating systems in their organization — and it’s only going […].

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 1, 2025

This is particularly important for our customers functioning in highly regulated industries who have to keep up with continually changing security, privacy, and compliance requirements. This means approaching security as an integral and continuous part of the cycle. Adopt a continuous upgrade culture Security is not a one-time thing.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible. All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle – have a security impact rating (SIR) of "high".

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Network World

MARCH 12, 2025

To support such a successful and popular franchise, the Steelers require cutting-edge technology to ensure everyone using their network, including fans, coaches, and the back office, has a fast, seamless, and secure experience. Nirav: What are some of the biggest security concerns for the Steelers?

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

What today is known as secure service edge (SSE) started under a different name — secure access service edge (SASE) — with a slightly different meaning. In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources.

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Network World

MARCH 27, 2025

NextHop AI, founded by former Arista Networks Chief Operating Officer Anshul Sadana, announced this week that it has secured $110 million in funding to develop highly customized networking solutions specifically for the worlds largest cloud providers. NextHop is a member of the Linux Foundation and works with SONiC.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 2, 2025

Several hospitals canceled surgeries as well, and banks, airports, public transit systems, 911 centers, and multiple government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security also suffered outages. When you have a third-party vendor that pushes updates to a system automatically, that takes control out of your hands.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Admins with firewalls from Palo Alto Networks should make sure the devices are fully patched and the management interface blocked from open internet access after the discovery this week of a zero-day login authentication bypass in the PAN-OS operating system.

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Network World

JUNE 17, 2024

glibc) – a fundamental component of the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System – has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification from exida, a global leader in functional safety and cybersecurity certification. ISO 26262 is the international standard for functional safety of electrical and/or electronic systems in road vehicles.

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Network World

APRIL 16, 2021

A set of vulnerabilities in TCP/IP stacks used by FreeBSD and three popular real-time operating systems designed for the IoT was revealed this week by security vendor Forescout and JSOF Research. The nine vulnerabilities could potentially affect 100 million devices in the wild.

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Network World

JUNE 29, 2023

version of the Secure Firewall operating system. The 4200 Series’ operating system also helps improve overall firewall performance – it’s twice as fast as previous high-end Cisco firewalls, the company says. The enhanced Cisco Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) is part of the 7.4

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Cloudflare unwrapped a series of networking and security innovations during its birthday week event. Fortinet expands security lineup with sovereign SASE : The new Fortinet Sovereign SASE offering provides a delivery option that lets organizations maintain local control over security inspection and logs. Wireshark 4.4

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Compliance, security, operational analytics and AIOps are the top priorities for organizations investing heavily in mainframes according to the 19 th annual BMC Mainframe Survey of 1,000 customers. As far as the survey results went, 64% listed compliance and security top the list of mainframe priorities for the fifth consecutive year.

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Network World

APRIL 4, 2023

Tighter integration between Fortinet's SASE and SD-WAN offerings is among the new features enabled by the latest version of the company's core operating system. also includes better automation across its Security Fabric environment, and improved management features. FortiOS version 7.4

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you are a security admin with lots of systems running Cisco IOS and IOS XE software today is decidedly not your day. Cisco this week posted 25 “High” rated security advisories that stem from 34 vulnerabilities the company suggests should be fixed as soon as possible. Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.

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Forrester IT

MAY 20, 2017

Okay, I'll apologize right away to the IT ops teams that are already security-savvy. But I suspect there are still a few that leave security to the CISO's team. On Friday, May 12, 2017, evil forces launched a ransomware pandemic, like a defibrillator blasting security into the heart of IT operations. IT operations'.

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