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Cisco security warnings include firewall holes, Nexus software weaknesses

Network World

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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IoT security strategy from those who use connected devices

Network World

Rollins would love to be able to scan the devices for vulnerabilities and install security software on them to ensure that they aren't being hacked. They all have proprietary operating systems and proprietary tools. We can't put security software on these devices. But he can't. We can't scan these devices.

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Cisco urges software update to thwart counterfeit switches

Network World

Cisco is encouraging users of its popular Catalyst 2960X/2960XR switches to upgrade their IOS operating systems in an effort to combat counterfeiting. Because of the pervasiveness of these switches on the gray market, it’s imperative that customers enable the latest software release – IOS release 15.2(7)E4

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Arista embraces segmentation as part of its zero-trust security

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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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Cisco issues 3 critical warnings around ACI, NS-OX security holes

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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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Cisco: 13 IOS, IOS XE security flaws you should patch now

Network World

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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Major security vulnerability found in top servers

Network World

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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