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Apache has released a new update for Log4j, version 2.16.0. While the previous release (2.15.0) removed the ability to resolve lookups, and addressed issues to mitigate CVE-2021-44228, this release disables JNDI by default and removes support for message lookups. Please see the Cisco Talos site for updated and evolving coverage on Log4j Automating Cisco PSIRT critical alerts via Cisco SecureX and Webex Teams In this blog post we will cover a SecureX automation that can…

I can’t believe another year has gone by and for me it has flown. I think Tony Robbins, a life and business strategist, has the right idea when he said, “No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” It has been an interesting year, but through our combined determination, we have had incredible results. We’re only mid-way through Q2, but the…

In part one of this series we introduced the notion of risk-based extended detection with SecureX – the idea that a user can prioritise detections into incidents based on their idea of what constitutes risk in their environments and then extend those detections with enrichments from other products. In subsequent posts we are diving deeper into different Cisco Secure detection technologies and how their respective detections can be prioritised, promoted to SecureX as incidents and…

As we head into the holidays, many of us are going to have quiet time to be with our families, kick back… and mess about with dev projects we’ve been wanting to get to for months. For me, I’ll be busy diving into cloud native networking. I want to learn more about how to bridge the fields of compute and networking. I believe that bringing the two realms together leads to better network design and…

Networks are vital to digital business, enabling essential operations, providing situational awareness, and delivering strategic insights. As businesses transform, networks must change. But how? What will networks look like in 2022? And how are organizations marshaling their resources to build the networks that will meet tomorrow’s needs? To answer those questions, IT practitioners, consultants, and influencers joined in an @IDGTechTalk Twitter chat on Dec. 10, 2021, sponsored by @ComcastBusiness. The hour-long session was moderated by…

Another strange year for the world didn’t stop the success at Rockwell Automation’s 2021 Automation Fair ®, in Houston! By the numbers: We had approximately 10,000 virtual and in-person attendees and more than 100 interactive exhibits featuring the newest products, solutions, and services. Our participation at Automation Fair focused on showcasing our partnership with Rockwell and how Cisco is leading industrial transformation. Together, we are delivering strong, secure and unmatched network infrastructure. Attendees had the…

One of the best ways to discover what an occupation entails is to shadow a professional in that field as they go about in their daily work routine. Even better is trying your hand at performing some of their tasks, guided by their supervision and encouragement. That’s how the Cisco STEM Shadow Program works for scores of high school sophomore and junior students who have engaged in the 3- to 4-week summer program. Teaming up…

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — News summary The Miami Dolphins deployed Dell Technologies infrastructure to help improve fan engagement, safety and security for Hard Rock Stadium events The NFL franchise extended the use of its data storage systems from three to five years, generated an estimated $1.2 million in savings, and reduced duplicate systems and space needed to house its technology Dell Technologies software and hardware solutions helped deliver a powerful social…

Richard Jang Co-authored with Richard Jang, IBNG Technical Marketing Engineer, and Nilesh Doshi, Sr. AP SW Manager. Managing enterprise-level wireless networks is no easy feat, even if the network-side deployment has been designed to utmost perfection. The problem is that, as network administrators, we cannot control client-side behavior. These behaviors can include but are not limited to being updated to out-of-date wireless drivers, hardware issues, executing strange roaming decisions, and moving out of the expected…

Co-Author: Alistair Wildman   The Internet of Things (IoT) is here to stay. From digital entertainment to life-saving healthcare, the potential is limitless. And consumers are ready. They continue to demand the services, safety, and intelligence delivered by IoT-enabled connectivity. Enterprises are also benefitting as they transform business models and create new revenue opportunities. At Cisco, we continue to be a strategic advisor and innovator in this space to help our customers thrive in our…