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Extreme expands policy options for ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA

Network World

It ties together network, application and device access security from a single cloud-based dashboard. The flexible policy framework includes a hybrid policy that combines network and application security to strengthen defenses against emerging threats, Extreme stated.

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IT/OT convergence propels zero-trust security efforts

Network World

Zero-trust security is essential to enterprises that are converging operational technology (OT) with IT infrastructure. Companies have historically secured OT systems which include physical security controls, HVAC systems, industrial control systems like factory automation equipment, and medical scanning equipment by air-gapping them.

Security 391
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Cisco SVP talks agentic AI, quantum security and sustainable infrastructure

Network World

Jokel talked with Network World about three key technological trends Ciscos is actively pursuing: the rise of agentic AI, preparing for the quantum era in networking and security, and addressing the growing demand for sustainable and efficient infrastructure. AGNTCY is also the underpinning of Ciscos Internet of Agents vision.

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Fortinet embeds AI capabilities across Security Fabric platform

Network World

Fortinet has expanded support for AI across its core cybersecurity platform to protect enterprise customers from evolving threats and simplify network and security operations. FortiAI is the vendors natural language, AI-based security assistant that promises to help customers better handle security operations and network management.

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

Network World

Zero Trust architecture was created to solve the limitations of legacy security architectures. Recent critical vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls have exposed the risks associated with perimeter-based security measures. Security requires an adaptive model that understands the fluidity and dynamism of the modern digital landscape.

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Orbia streamlines security across global sites with SASE

Network World

A push for greater network visibility and global security standards drove Orbia, an $8.2 billion company that operates in more than 100 countries, to deploy secure access service edge (SASE) technology. We realized we had way too many fragmented solutions, for example, handling SSE, CASB, secure web gateway [SWG], and so on.”

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The evolving landscape of network security in 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

The modern network security landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the increasing complexity of business operations and the rise of new technologies. The distributed nature of todays work environments, fueled by cloud computing, remote work, and the Internet of Things (IoT), presents unprecedented security challenges.

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