Tame Active Directory groups to streamline management, prep for automation
On the surface, Active Directory groups are a simple and straightforward way to manage identities (users and/or computers) and assign permissions. Users or computers are added as group members, and the group is referenced in access control lists (.....»»
Dell expands data-protection product line
Dell Technologies has announced new products and services for data protection as part of its security portfolio.Active data protection is often treated as something of an afterthought, especially compared to disaster recovery. Yet it's certainly a.....»»
Palo Alto targets zero-day threats with new firewall software
Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks.The new features are built into the latest v.....»»
Should security systems be the network?
Recently during a research interview with a small but fast-growing business, for the first time I encountered an organization with a “no-network-vendor” network. That is, instead of using Cisco or Dell or even a white-box solution for switchin.....»»
Researchers show techniques for malware persistence on F5 and Citrix load balancers
Tests show that deploying malware in a persistent manner on load balancer firmware is within reach of less sophisticated attackers......»»
VMware adds more security for diverse cloud workloads
VMware has added more security features to its forthcoming on-demand multi-cloud networking and security service called Northstar that it previewed during its August VMware Explore 2022 conference.VMware said then that Northstar will provide a ce.....»»
Qualys previews TotalCloud FlexScan for multicloud security management
Agentless security management system aims to simplify vulnerability management for security teams and developers in cloud and hybrid cloud environments......»»
Cisco adds a firewall, upgrades security
Security is the name of the game at Cisco’s Partner Summit gathering this week with the rollout of a new firewall and added data-loss prevention (DLP) and passwordless authentication features to its security wares. On the firewall front, Cisco.....»»
OCP spec for silicon security could help reduce vendor lock-in
A new specification from the Open Compute Project could mean more choices for IT pros when it comes time to replace server cards.The spec defines a block of code that, when used in processors, establishes root of trust (RoT) boot security. Because.....»»
Engineering workstation attacks on industrial control systems double: Report
Some of the biggest challenges faced in securing industrial control systems involve integrating legacy and aging operational technology with modern IT systems......»»
How Cisco"s Cloud Control Framework helps it comply with multiple security standards
Its open-source Cloud Control Framework gives Cisco a common template to meet security standards and regulatory requirements across the globe......»»
Cisco issues fixes for active exploits of its Windows VPN clients
Cisco is offering software updates for two of its AnyConnect for Windows products it says are actively being exploited in the field.AnyConnect for Windows is security software package, in this case for Windows machines, that sets up VPN connectivi.....»»
IoT security strategy from enterprises using connected devices
Freeman Health System has around 8,000 connected medical devices in its 30 facilities in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Many of these devices have the potential to turn deadly at any moment. "That’s the doomsday scenario that everyone is afraid.....»»
SolarWinds’ Observability offers visibility into hybrid-cloud infrastructure
SolarWinds, is has launched a cloud-native, SaaS-based, IT-management service that is also available for hybrid-cloud environments.Called Observability, the service provides a holistic, integrated overview of enterprise IT systems, using a single.....»»
Cisco launches 10-year plan to train 25 million people in IT skills
As Cisco celebrates the 25th anniversary of Cisco Networking Academy, the company on Tuesday announced two new certifications and a plan to provide networking, cybersecurity and general IT training to 25 million people over the next 10 years.The.....»»
Portnox adds IoT fingerprinting to network access control service
The IoT fingerprinting feature will allow companies to fully identify IoT devices that don't have the storage or processing capabilities to communicate complete identifying information such as model number, or even device type......»»
Google Cloud adds networking, security features for enterprises
Google Cloud is rolling out new network and security features, including a service that provides Layer-7 security.The new offerings announced at Google Cloud Next also include firewall and web application-protection options aimed at advancing exis.....»»
The astronomical costs of an asset disposal program gone wrong
As Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has learned, an information technology asset disposal program can protect a company against the potential catastrophe of data leaks from gear you’re getting rid of......»»
About a third of cloud users need to learn resiliency lessons from Ian
Beyond the human cost, natural disasters like hurricane Ian can take a high toll on business continuity, causing enterprise-infrastructure damage that takes days or weeks to fix while downtime costs in the six figures per hour. If Ian didn’t imp.....»»
A third of Australian population likely affected in Optus cyberattack
Breached information includes names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and, for a subset of customers, addresses, ID document numbers such as driver's licence or passport numbers......»»