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Repeated failed login attempts on a Linux server can indicate that someone is trying to break into an account or might only mean that someone forgot their password or is mistyping it. In this post, we look at how you can check for failed login attempts and check your system’s settings to see when accounts will be locked to deal with the problem. One of the first things you need to know is how to…

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we’ve observed between November 13 and November 20. As with previous roundups, this post isn’t meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we’ve observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics, indicators of compromise, and discussing how our customers are automatically protected from these threats. As a reminder, the information provided for the following threats in this post is non-exhaustive and…

The edge is being sold to enterprise customers from just about every part of the technology industry, and there’s not always a bright dividing line between “public” options – edge computing sold as a service, with a vendor handling operational data directly – and “private” ones, where a company implements an edge architecture by itself. There are advantages and challenges to either option, and which is the right edge-computing choice for any particular organization depends…

There are two kinds of paid streaming services: Live TV, such as Sling TV and YouTubeTV, and video-on-demand, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here’s what to look for in live TV packages. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve spent more time than ever watching TV at home. You might think that would be good news for the cable companies, Nope. More people than ever are dumping cable and satellite TV for streaming.  Why? Because…

There are two kinds of paid streaming services: Live TV, such as Sling TV and YouTubeTV, and video-on-demand, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here’s what to look for in live TV packages. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve spent more time than ever watching TV at home. You might think that would be good news for the cable companies, Nope. More people than ever are dumping cable and satellite TV for streaming.  Why? Because…

This is the first blog in a three-part series. When we launched SecureX, we were confident it would redefine security and transform the way we work with our partners and customers. Now, we’re seeing that happen firsthand. I recently had the chance to catch up with Simon Islin, the Security Partner/Channel Sales Leader in APJC, and he had some great insights to share on Outcomex in Australia. They’ve been particularly successful at tapping into the…

Beyond the Books In cities and counties throughout the nation, public libraries have become central hubs in communities for services and information that goes far beyond books. Many individuals rely on their local libraries for access to the internet because they don’t have it at home, and the pandemic has compounded this need as the digital divide has become more exposed and more significantthan ever. In many areas, libraries are still providing “parking lot” wireless for students and others to…

Welcome, to Part 3 of our Cisco Application-First Security blog series! The aim of the series is to prepare you to tackle the new DevNet learning track, where you’ll learn how to secure your cloud-native applications and infrastructure using: Application segmentation Application monitoring Public cloud threat detection Multi-factor authentication In Part 1 of the blog series we introduced you to the new DevNet learning track and accompanying DevNet Sandbox, and to the docs and other…

Broadband expansion, particularly to rural and underserved areas, is a priority for nations and local communities around the world. They are funding large and small telecommunications companies and municipal service providers to build backhaul and extend last-mile capacity, with an eye toward expanding economic opportunity for their citizens and institutions, improving access to government services, and making their communities more attractive to live and work in, and visit. Key Stakeholders Beyond its application to household…

Unified Communication Manager Evolution Blog Series The evolution blog series focuses on the latest developments of Unified Communications Manager, what’s new in the latest versions, the best functions and features that clearly demonstrate the value of upgrading older versions, whether that’s on-premise, in the cloud with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Cloud, or a Cisco Hosted Collaboration solution. The world is changing and evolving… These blogs explore why, and so must we. If the year 2020…