Extreme targets SD-WAN services with Ipanema buy

Extreme targets SD-WAN services with Ipanema buy

With an eye toward reinforcing its cloud management business, Extreme Networks said it will acquire Ipanema’s SD-WAN business for about $73 million in cash. Ipanema and its SD-WAN business has been owned by France-based network orchestration firm Infovista since 2015 and has approximately 400 customers, mostly in Europe. Its cloud-managed SD-WAN platform is designed to deliver different workloads and applications securely across conventional wide-area networks and multicloud service providers, according to the company. Ipanema’s technology…

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How to reduce your organization’s security risk in 6 steps

How to reduce your organization’s security risk in 6 steps

It’s impossible to guarantee security—but nearly all organizations should take these actions to protect organizational data and systems. Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic “During the meeting, [name withheld] said their organization was hacked. Is there anything we should all do?” the email said. Apparently, unauthorized access to an email account allowed a thief to make a financial account transfer that resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of dollars. Larger companies often reduce risk by hiring…

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Healthcare organizations are a focus of ransomware attacks – Cisco Blogs

Healthcare organizations are a focus of ransomware attacks – Cisco Blogs

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and even faster adoption of wireless medical devices and telemedicine has made patient information more accessible by more people. Over the past year and a half that’s been tremendously beneficial. The shift to remote care and the widespread adoption of EHR solutions by health systems have shaped digital transformation in healthcare. The challenge now is to understand how hospitals and care centers expect to protect patient information and…

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As-a-service may be more than you think – Cisco Blogs

As-a-service may be more than you think – Cisco Blogs

As-a-service models gain momentum “As-a-service” (aaS) models continue gaining momentum throughout the technology stack. They certainly aren’t a new way to consume technology. SaaS (software-as-a-service) began over two decades ago with the launch of WebEx in 1995 and Salesforce.com followed in 1999.  Cisco jumped all in on SaaS ourselves, acquiring WebEx back in 2007. It was 11 years after the Webex SaaS model to AWS launching its first-generation IaaS (infrastructure-as-a-service), EC2 in 2006, with Google…

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Unauthorized Network Access Selling for Up to Five Figures

Unauthorized Network Access Selling for Up to Five Figures

Researchers have found that the sale and purchase of unauthorized access to compromised enterprise networks are influenced by location and industry. IntSights, a Rapid7 company, released new research today that highlights the dark world of network access, with findings showing that underground criminals sell access to organizations for up to $10,000. “Some cyber-criminals specialize in network compromises and sell the access that they have obtained to third parties, rather than exploiting the networks themselves,” explained the researchers….

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How to get the Windows 11 security protections on an existing PC

How to get the Windows 11 security protections on an existing PC

Windows 11 will turn on hardware security by default but only on new PCs or if you re-image from scratch. But there is a workaround. Image: Microsoft Security is only one of the reasons for the hardware requirements for Windows 11; it’s also about reliability, compatibility and performance. But the hardware security features in the CPUs that Windows 11 will run on reduce malware and ransomware attacks significantly.  SEE: Windows 10: Lists of vocal commands for…

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Fraudsters Impersonate DPD in “Convincing” New Smishing Scam

Fraudsters Impersonate DPD in “Convincing” New Smishing Scam

Consumers have been warned about a new “convincing” smishing scam that impersonates international parcel delivery firm DPD. The consumer group Which? provided insights into the smishing campaign, in which scammers attempt to trick recipients into giving away personal information, including payment details. In the scam, consumers receive a text that states: “DPD: We tried to deliver your parcel however no one was available to receive it. To arrange your redelivery, please proceed via: *link.” The Which? researchers…

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Palo Alto Networks Announces Expansion of Management Team

Palo Alto Networks Announces Expansion of Management Team

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the expansion of its management team, with Amit Singh moving into the new role of chief business officer and BJ Jenkins joining the company in the role of president. The appointments are effective immediately. Palo Alto Networks has reported notable momentum over the last financial year, with the business benefiting from customers adopting products across its…

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Give it Away to Get it Back  – Cisco Blogs

Give it Away to Get it Back  – Cisco Blogs

Shoveling sand at a construction site in rural Mexico during a giving back activity with Habitat for Humanity in 2009 is my first fond memory of the creative freedom I have while working at Cisco. Yes, technology and connecting the unconnected are what we Cisconians are known for, but giving back is an equally important part of who we are – and our culture. Each year, Cisco gives employees 40 hours to give back in…

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