Network security strategy
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News
30 Apr 2025
Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutiny
Juniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2025
Ericsson boosts NetCloud SASE with integrated clientless ZTNA for wireless WAN
Leading comms tech provider claims industry’s first fully integrated clientless zero-trust network access, designed for wireless wide area network with update to core secure access service edge platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2022
Enterprises embrace SD-WAN but miss benefits of integrated approach to security
Research from managed network and security services provider finds virtually all enterprises have deployed software-defined wide area networks or plan to do so within the next 24 months, but nearly half reported they either don’t have security integrated with SD-WAN or have no specific SD-WAN security at all Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
Global network fragmentation a source of increasing risk
Risk consultancy’s report says the weaponisation of cyber space and geopolitical clashes herald a breakdown of global networks into distinct regional or national architectures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
27 Oct 2022
Cloud, security and automation alter networking roles
Networking pros are no longer in their own bubbles, even if they prefer it that way. The growth of cloud, security and automation is expanding traditional networking roles. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
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News
25 Oct 2022
US authorities charge two Chinese spies over telco security probe
Two Chinese nationals have been charged with attempting to obstruct the criminal prosecution of a prominent Chinese telecoms firm Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Oct 2022
The Security Interviews: Why now for ZTNA 2.0?
With organisations facing escalating online threats, security teams need to improve their defences using zero-trust network access to preserve the integrity of their systems. Palo Alto Networks’ Simon Crocker shares his views on zero-trust network access Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Oct 2022
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
SFTP is a term that refers to either Secure File Transfer Protocol or SSH File Transfer Protocol, and is a computing network protocol for accessing and managing files on remote systems. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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Definition
05 Oct 2022
network security
Network security encompasses all the steps taken to protect the integrity of a computer network and the data within it. Continue Reading
By- Nick Barney, Technology Writer
- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
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Tip
04 Oct 2022
How to build a zero-trust network in 4 steps
While network teams are responsible for deploying the elements of a zero-trust network, security teams should also be involved in developing the overall zero-trust framework. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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E-Zine
20 Sep 2022
A gold medal performance for networking
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the IT team behind the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham delivered a winning performance. We also look at how the centuries-old London insurance market is going digital, thanks to Lloyd’s of London. And we find out how low-cost high street stores succumbed to the inevitable and are going online. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Sep 2022
CW APAC: Trend Watch: Cloud networking
Organisations are waking up to the importance of utilising updated cloud services. In this handbook, focused on cloud networking in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the technology’s advantages, how Cloudflare keeps its customers protected, Tata’s efforts to strengthen its offerings, and how networking and security might evolve in the future. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Sep 2022
computer worm
A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems. Continue Reading
By- Crystal Bedell
- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
- Katie Terrell Hanna
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News
12 Sep 2022
CISOs should spend on critical apps, cloud, zero-trust, in 2023
Faced with a global recession next year, security buyers should try to direct investment towards technology that protects customer-facing and revenue-generating workloads, say analysts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Aug 2022
UK government presses on with new cyber rules for telcos
Government has finalised new security rules for telecoms companies and will move to make them binding in the near future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Aug 2022
Amazon Ring vulnerability could have been used to spy on users
A now-patched vulnerability in the Amazon Ring mobile app could have been exploited to expose users’ video recordings, but was complex to exploit, according to the researchers who stumbled upon it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Aug 2022
Ukraine war drives DDoS attack volumes ever higher
There has been a boom in distributed denial-of-service attacks in the first six months of 2022, according to a report, with Russia’s war on Ukraine helping to drive activity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Aug 2022
Researcher finds 10 vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls
At Black Hat USA, Rapid7 researchers report on 10 security issues in popular Cisco firewall products, many of which do not yet have patches Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Aug 2022
Cisco averts cyber disaster after successful phishing attack
A potentially serious cyber attack on Cisco’s systems that began after a threat actor successfully exploited an employee’s carelessly secured credentials was thwarted without major damage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Aug 2022
Seacom teams up with BT to deliver enterprise communications services across Africa
Deal with leading UK telco intended for customers of Africa’s first broadband submarine cable system to benefit from what is claimed to be world-class portfolio of network services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
10 Aug 2022
APAC organisations warm to cloud networking
Organisations in Asia-Pacific are getting up to speed with cloud networking services, even as they grapple with the challenges of managing a hybrid cloud environment Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Aug 2022
Reliance on PSN may have exacerbated cyber attack impact
As it seeks a new supplier to reinvigorate the migration away from the Public Services Network, the Cabinet Office says relying on the legacy network may be putting public sector bodies at heightened risk in cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Aug 2022
GSMA warns of potential 5G benefits loss through lack of 6GHz wireless band allocation
Trade body for the global mobile industry publishes industry ecosystem review and rails further against plans to offer the full 6GHz band to unlicensed use, warning a significant portion of the expected benefits of mid-band 5G could be lost if no additional mid-band spectrum is assigned to mobile services in the near future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2022
Shift to remote work sees major rise in cyber crime
Survey finds almost four in five cyber security teams agree that recent changes to working practices have adversely affected their organisation’s cyber security, with one-fifth banning the use of public Wi-Fi by policy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2022
DrayTek patches SOHO router bug that left thousands exposed
Network hardware supplier has fixed an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in multiple routers in its Vigor line, after being alerted by Trellix researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jul 2022
Cato aims to bust cyber myths as it extends network protections
Cato Networks is beefing up its platform’s security features with ransomware and data loss protections, and the firm’s security strategy lead Etay Maor is using the occasion – and his unique access to billions of data points from the firm’s network – to explode some cyber myths Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jul 2022
Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 commit to mobile access across London Underground
Global communications infrastructure provider announces that all four major mobile networks have now committed to high-speed 4G and 5G-ready mobile connectivity across the Tube network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jul 2022
Netskope focuses on network transformation with ‘elite’ advisory group
Network technologies provider announces formation of Network Visionaries group featuring former AWS, Crowdstrike execs to offer cloud, hyperscale, security and networking expertise Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jul 2022
Cato Networks opens Copenhagen point of presence
Cato opens PoP in Danish capital to bolster resiliency and extend converged security and networking capabilities across Nordic region Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Colt Technology Services gets SASE with enhanced enterprise network
Customers of enterprise network provider now have access to an integrated service that brings together the software-defined wide area network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2022
A1 Telekom Austria offers VMware SD-WAN
Covering Seven Sites in the CEE Area, leading telco teams with IT services provider to offer a new range managed software-defined wide area network services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jun 2022
Ukraine cyber agency enlists Radware to protect government networks
Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection is using Radware cloud DDoS protection and web application firewall services to protect the government from persistent Russian attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jun 2022
How TDCX is building a people-centric business
Every digital tool deployed by the Singapore-based services firm is aimed at augmenting the performance and experience of its employees, says TDCX’s group CIO, Byron Fernandez Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jun 2022
China using top consumer routers to hack Western comms networks
An advisory from US cyber authorities shares details of multiple vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state actors to hack into Western telecoms networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
01 Jun 2022
How zero trust unifies network virtualization
The combination of zero trust and network virtualization creates opportunities to strengthen security policies, increase cross-domain collaboration and improve overall visibility. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
31 May 2022
Singapore doubles down on quantum technology
The city-state is shoring up its quantum talent and quantum device manufacturing capabilities in a bid to advance its knowhow in the emerging technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
31 May 2022
Mobile digital transformation – from fast to deep
The first half of 2022 has been a busy time, with much happening in the mobile industry. We consider what the rest of year might hold Continue Reading
By- Dario Betti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum
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News
26 May 2022
Greggs bakes SD-WAN into shops of the future
Food retailer deploys software-defined wide area network to drive the increased use of in-shop devices and ensure consistent, high-quality bandwidth to fulfil growing demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 May 2022
Cato Networks beefs up SASE offer with Marseilles point of presence
Point of presence in South of France port city joins SASE provider’s global private network of more than 70 PoPs worldwide, extending converged security and networking to the region while expanding in-country resiliency across key territory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Data-sharing service to protect public from scams
A new data-sharing service set up by the NCSC and industry partners will give ISPs access to real-time threat data that they can use to block fraudulent websites Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2022
NCSC pins Viasat cyber attack on Russia
UK authorities have attributed the 24 February cyber attack on the network of satellite comms company Viasat to Russia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Identify, assess and monitor to understand attack paths
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Rob McElvanney
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Opinion
04 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Defenders must get out ahead of complexity
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to better understand these attack pathways to fight back Continue Reading
By- Jack Chapman
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News
03 May 2022
Five TLS comms vulnerabilities hit Aruba, Avaya switching kit
Five new vulnerabilities in the implementation of transport layer security communications leave several popular switches vulnerable to remote code execution Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
03 May 2022
Security Think Tank: Solving for complexity in the network
The modern-day abundance of IT platforms, apps and tools gives the bad guys ample opportunity to move rapidly through the network to hit critical assets. Security teams must understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
By- Mike Lloyd, RedSeal
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News
29 Apr 2022
Attackers enlist cloud providers in large HTTPS DDoS hit
A recent large-scale DDoS incident shows how cyber criminals are switching up their tactics to conduct more sophisticated attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Apr 2022
Orange Business Services delivers global SD-WAN to Siemens
Digital services company and global enterprise division of the global telco teams with leading German technology firm to complete what is said to be one of the largest software-defined wide area network deployments in the world, covering 1,168 worldwide locations across 94 countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2022
SoftBank invests in Aryaka for international SD-WAN service, SD-core
With the objective of shoring up its international networking service, enabling a flexible and highly secure network that meets overseas customer needs, Japanese multinational upgrades software-defined wide area network and core Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Apr 2022
BT, Toshiba team on first commercial trial of quantum secured network with EY
Revolutionary computer infrastructure to be used in trial of management consultancy’s aim to connect quantum secure data transmission between its major London offices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Apr 2022
US mobile network emerges as latest Lapsus$ victim
Lapsus$ extortion gang hit T-Mobile and attempted to perform SIM-swapping attacks and code theft Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2022
Zoom adds new round of cyber security enhancements
Videoconferencing platform Zoom adds multiple third-party security certifications and service enhancements Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Apr 2022
NSO Group faces court action after Pegasus spyware used against targets in UK
Three human rights activists whose phones were targeted by spyware traced to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have begun legal action against both countries and Israel’s NSO Group Technologies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Apr 2022
Hammers sign Acronis as backup and security in one
West Ham United set to replace separate backup from Veeam and a variety of security products with Acronis Cyber Protect to have backup, data protection and file share on a single platform Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
14 Apr 2022
Zhadnost DDoS botnet deployed against Finland
A coordinated DDoS attack hit two government ministries in Finland at the same time as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a virtual address to the Finnish parliament Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2022
WatchGuard firewall users urged to patch Cyclops Blink vulnerability
The US authorities have seen fit to add the WatchGuard vulnerability used by Sandworm to build the Cyclops Blink botnet to its list of must-patch vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Apr 2022
Aryaka addresses accelerating European customer demand with Paris services PoP
As European businesses are hit by supply chain issues, telcos issues and a disrupted workforce, SD-WAN and SASE provider Aryaka claims to guarantee network and application performance through new Paris service point of presence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2022
US shuts down Russia’s Cyclops Blink botnet operation
Operation by US authorities has taken the Russia-attributed Cyclops Blink botnet ‘off the board’ Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Definition
06 Apr 2022
AAA server (authentication, authorization and accounting)
An AAA server is a server program that handles user requests for access to computer resources and, for an enterprise, provides authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) services. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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News
05 Apr 2022
Nasstar appointed to run new secure network on behalf of UK MoD
New SD-WAN developed for facilities management services provider as it works with Ministry of Defence to support applications ensuring secure connection to public and private cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
01 Apr 2022
The pros and cons of Netskope SASE
Netskope is undoubtedly a leader in the CASB market, but its limited security capabilities and lack of SD-WAN make Netskope an incomplete SASE offering. Continue Reading
By- Steve Garson, SD-WAN Experts
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Feature
24 Mar 2022
SecOps and cybersecurity basics for NetOps teams
To bridge the gap between NetOps and SecOps teams, network pros should know security fundamentals, including different types of attackers, attacks and available security services. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
17 Mar 2022
Windstream claims North America’s ‘first and only comprehensive’ managed SASE
Managed communications service provider sees new bundle enabling convergence of networking and security as addressing modern-day challenges of digital business transformation, cyber security and workforce mobility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Mar 2022
Two men convicted after using EncroChat cryptophones to plot killing
Evidence from the encrypted phone network EncroChat led to the conviction of two men for conspiracy to murder Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2022
Orange Business Services and Fortinet seal SASE partnership
Business services division of telco inks partnership with cyber security firm to gain differentiation for secure access service edge solution based on cloud-native technologies and using a dedicated global IP backbone to deliver expanded on-demand services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2022
Nato Cyber Security unit tests post-quantum VPN
Nato’s Cyber Security Centre has successfully tested secure communication flows in a post-quantum world using a UK-designed VPN Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Mar 2022
DCMS opens consultation on telecoms cyber standards
Proposed rules will set out the specific measures telecoms providers need to take to fulfil their legal duties under the Telecommunications Security Act Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Feb 2022
Cloudflare: Our network is our product
Cloudflare’s chief product officer explains why its network is its product and how it protects organisations against cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Tip
25 Feb 2022
A review of Zscaler SASE architecture
Zscaler has a strong cloud-native architecture for secure internet access. But it doesn't deliver SD-WAN or converge internet access and WAN security, leaving it with only part of a SASE platform. Continue Reading
By- Steve Garson, SD-WAN Experts
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News
24 Feb 2022
Russia behind dangerous Cyclops Blink malware
Joint NCSC CISA advisory attributes a dangerous malware, dubbed Cyclops Blink, to Russia’s Sandworm APT, likely a GRU unit, with WatchGuard users at particular risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Feb 2022
Zoom gains NCSC Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS security badges
Video platform Zoom has added a number of UK-specific cyber certifications to help it demonstrate its platform is safeguarded against common threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Feb 2022
UK joins US in pinning Ukraine DDoS attacks on Russia
A series of DDoS attacks on Ukrainian defence and banking organisations last week is now being firmly attributed to Russian action Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Feb 2022
Zero-trust to soar in 2022, but dogged by implementation challenges
IT leaders are keen to invest in zero-trust, but face issues around a lack of expertise, and selling the concept into the C-suite Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
Edge, public cloud, security drive network transformation
Networking is starting to reflect innovations in compute and public cloud. A notable change will be how network teams view networking and security as a holistic platform. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
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News
27 Jan 2022
DCMS taps Arqit for 5G project to provide Open RAN security by default
Quantum platform-as-a-service provider joins government’s programme to drive diversity in comms technology supply with the aim of integrating a novel quantum encryption service to enable security by default Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
27 Jan 2022
one-time pad
In cryptography, a one-time pad is a system in which a randomly generated private key is used only once to encrypt a message that is then decrypted by the receiver using a matching one-time pad and key. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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News
26 Jan 2022
MPs to debate landmark IoT security law
Proposed bill mandates tighter protections for connected products, and adds new rules for broadband roll-out into the bargain Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jan 2022
New normal sees SASE, SD-WAN surge as MPLS is phased out
Research confirms that MPLS is ‘out’ and SD-WAN and SASE systems are the clear winners in enterprise networking as more and more European organisations are eliminating all on-prem datacentres, with cloud adoption steaming ahead Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jan 2022
Singapore to tighten digital banking security
Banks in Singapore will have to put in place more stringent measures to combat the rise in online phishing scams targeted at bank customers in the city-state Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Jan 2022
Chasm exists between ‘true’ and portfolio SASE approaches
Survey of enterprise IT leaders finds little difference between respondents without SASE and those who adopted SASE product portfolios regarding issues such as trade-offs between performance and security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2022
Exium, Teneo team to deliver digital experience, 5G-capable SASE platform
Work-from-anywhere IT services company and cyber security provider enter into partnership to assist lean enterprise IT teams in their transition to a secure access service edge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
18 Jan 2022
How to implement network segmentation for better security
For a network segmentation strategy to be effective and improve security, network teams need to create detailed security policies, identify each resource and use allowlists. Continue Reading
By- Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen
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Tip
30 Dec 2021
Explore 9 essential elements of network security
Network security isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy. Dive into the various segments of network security, and learn how they overlap and interact with each other. Continue Reading
By- Lee Doyle, Doyle Research
- Charles Kolodgy, Security Mindsets
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E-Zine
21 Dec 2021
What is Log4Shell - and why the panic?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we assess the risks from Log4Shell, a new web software vulnerability described as “catastrophic”. We look at SASE – secure access service edge – which is set to be one of the networking priorities for 2022. And some victims of the Post Office IT scandal are still waiting for proper compensation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Dec 2021
Security Think Tank: There’s much more to do to secure hybrid workers
Security learning is a career-long process, so as 2021 draws to a close, participants in the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank sum up the most important cyber lessons they’ve taken away from the past 12 months Continue Reading
By- Jack Chapman
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News
09 Dec 2021
Aryaka announces ‘all-in-one’ SD-WAN, SASE offerings for hybrid workplace
Cloud-first software-defined wide area network firm claims hybrid network innovation breakthrough, enabling businesses of all sizes to navigate change while focusing on growth and digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2021
GTT teams with Palo Alto to power SASE platform
Secure access service edge platform will offer advanced security techniques, fortifying network access from any location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
29 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: Dissecting the true value of SASE is a challenge
As a relatively nascent technology that is getting a lot of publicity, dissecting the true value of SASE is still a difficult proposition, for now Continue Reading
By- Maximilian Brook
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Opinion
26 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE will become operational reality
While still considered very much a buzzword, the pace of change in corporate networks and operational technology means secure access service edge (SASE) is becoming reality for many Continue Reading
By- Tom Venables, Turnkey Consulting
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News
18 Nov 2021
Alert over spate of Iran-linked BitLocker attacks
A joint advisory from western cyber agencies warns of a campaign of ‘ongoing malicious activity’ by an Iran-linked APT group exploiting BitLocker to extort its targets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2021
Sky ECC provided free cryptophones to a Canadian police force
Internal emails disclosed in a US court show how Sky Global supplied sample encrypted phones to a Canadian police force before its phone users became subject to an international police investigation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Tip
15 Nov 2021
How zero-trust SDP can work with a VPN for remote work
Implementing software-defined perimeter and zero-trust security models with a corporate VPN adds significant layers of user and device verification and authentication. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: What to find out before investing in SASE
Petra Wenham of the BCS shares her thoughts on what organisations need to consider as they investigate whether or not to invest in secure access service edge technology Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2021
BT applies Covid-19 R number modelling to threat response
A prototype cyber security tool developed at BT uses epidemiological principles to detect and respond to cyber threats Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Nov 2021
HPE’s Aruba networking unit hit by cyber attack
Undisclosed threat actor compromised data buckets used to run the Aruba Central cloud environment using a stolen access key Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
04 Nov 2021
Evaluate the components of Cisco SASE
Cisco's SASE platform, Umbrella, has all the components of a SASE architecture, but it has a lot of integration complexity and a reliance on appliances. Continue Reading
By- Steve Garson, SD-WAN Experts
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Opinion
03 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE – marketing buzz or the future of security?
SASE architectures promise to prevent multiple types of cyber attacks, but deciding whether SASE is right for your organisation will require understanding whether SASE is a fit for your use cases in IT Continue Reading
By- Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole
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Opinion
01 Nov 2021
Is SASE mere vendor hype? It’s more nuanced than that
There’s no doubt that SASE is being overhyped, but nevertheless the concept holds value that security teams should not discount, according to PA Consulting analysts Continue Reading
By- Toby Sibley, William Blackwell, Farrukh Ahmad
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News
28 Oct 2021
CIA sought revenge against Julian Assange over hacking tool leaks, court hears
The CIA discussed kidnapping Julian Assange after WikiLeaks published thousands of documents revealing its arsenal of hacking tools, defence lawyers tell a London court Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2021
Multi-government operation targets REvil ransomware group
REvil has been forced offline by a multi-government hacking operation, marking the second time in 2021 that the group has gone dark Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Oct 2021
LightBasin hackers breach 13 telcos in two years
Hackers have obtained an undisclosed volume of subscriber information and call metadata in a sustained campaign against telecommunications firms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly