14 IT certifications that will survive and thrive in the pandemic
These tech certifications not only have high value now, but employers will continue to value them as the coronavirus continues. READ MORE HERE…
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11 security tips to help stay safe in the COVID-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily routines, the ways we work, and our reliance on technology. As we spend more time online, it’s more important than ever to remember the basics of online safety have not changed.
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Not Just Good Security Products, But a Good Partner
The analyst firm Canalys annually produces their Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix. Whereas many third-party assessments are looking at just the security product, this one focuses on the value to channel partners. Sidebar: what is the channel? If you aren’t actively buying or selling cybersecurity and aren’t familiar with the term, the short answer is that the…
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IoT takes aim at social distancing
How IoT technology can help enforce social-distancing rules by monitoring occupancy in workspaces. READ MORE HERE…
This Week in Security News: Google Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode and TrickBot Adds Enterprise-grade Module to Malware Arsenal
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about a new module for the infamous trojan known as TrickBot that has been deployed. Also, read about Google’s $5 billion class-action lawsuit over claims that…
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Cisco issues fixes for numerous iOS XE, industrial router vulnerabilities
Cisco has unleashed an extensive new round of security warnings – three of them “critical” – mostly for users of its iOS XE software and industrial router family.In total, Cisco issued 23 Security Advisories that describe 25 exposures in its IOS and IOS XE systems. Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum
Beyond the three critical advisories, 20 have a “High” impact rating. Cisco said that one vulnerability affects Cisco IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR, and NX-OS Software. Five vulnerabilities affect both Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software. Six vulnerabilities affect Cisco IOS Software and 10 affect Cisco IOS XE Software. Three vulnerabilities affect the Cisco IOx application environment.To read this article in full, please click here READ MORE HERE…
This Week in Security News: How the Cybercriminal Underground Has Changed in 5 Years and the NSA Warns of New Sandworm Attacks on Email Servers
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about how, over the past five years, the cybercriminal underground has seen a major shift to new platforms, communications channels, products, and services. Also, read about…
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Cisco takes aim at supporting SASE
Cisco is embracing the secure-access service edge (SASE) architecture put forth by Gartner with plans to upgrade some of its existing products to reach the goal of delivering access control, security and networking to cloud services.The enterprise shift to SASE will be gradual as they figure out the best way to connect their increasingly remote workforce to distributed resources delivered from corporate data centers and as cloud services, Cisco says.Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum
“Flexibility will be fundamental as IT chooses among multiple security and networking capabilities that best fit their operations, regulatory requirements, and types of applications,” said Jeff Reed, senior vice president of product, Cisco’s Security Business Group in a blog post. “Security services can be predominantly delivered from the cloud to provide consistent access policies across all types of endpoints. However, globally distributed organizations may need to apply security and routing services differently according to regional requirements.” To read this article in full, please click here READ MORE HERE…
4 identity partnerships to help drive better security
Microsoft identity engineering has expanded product partnerships to help customers transform digitally with Azure AD-integrated solutions.
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SASE helps healthcare company pivot to support remote workers
Security and performance concerns made it challenging for TrialCard to enable its employees to work from home when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.Customer service agents use a voice-over-IP phone and thin-client computer, both of which were designed to work in an on-premises office environment. “They need those systems to do their day-to-day job,” says Ryan Van Dynhoven, director of infrastructure at TrialCard, a Morrisville, N.C.-based company that helps pharmaceutical manufacturers connect with patients, including providing patient support and clinical trial services.
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