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Cisco IoT wireless access points hit by severe command injection flaw

Network World

Cisco’s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) hardware has been hit with a hard-to-ignore flaw that could allow attackers to hijack the access points’ web interface using a crafted HTTP request. However, the access points are only vulnerable if they are running vulnerable software in URWB mode, Cisco said.

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CompTIA introduces foundational tech certification

Network World

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. Software development: Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.

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Fortinet adds wireless and IoT security features to SASE platform

Network World

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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The Wireless Attack Toolkit

CTOvision

By BryanHalfpap Wireless security is all about implementation. How much and what you leak depends on your wireless driver, operating system, and the networks that you’ve connected to in the past. That’s why I delete wireless network connections that are unencrypted when I am done using them (if I use them at all).

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Fortinet tightens integration of enterprise security, networking controls

Network World

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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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

5G 5G is fast cellular wireless technology for enterprise IoT, IIoT, and phones that can boost wireless throughput by a factor of 10. Private 5G Private 5G : a dedicated mobile network built and operated within a private environment, such as a business campus, factory or stadium.

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Cisco turns out security patches 25 high-threat flaws for IOS, IOS XE

Network World

If you are a security admin with lots of systems running Cisco IOS and IOS XE software today is decidedly not your day. The vulnerabilities impact a wide-range of Cisco gear as IOS and IOS XE are the company’s most widely used operating systems. The warnings affect firewalls, wireless access points and switches.

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