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Signals from space: SD-WAN marks the next stage in commercialized space-based comms

CIO Business Intelligence

Indeed, from an individual perspective, one of the biggest demands we place on our mobile phones and computers is better connectivity and access to the internet, anytime and anyplace. As a WAN access technology though, satellite communication does experience its fair share of obstacles.

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What are the options for securing SD-WAN?

Network World

A key component of SD-WAN is its ability to secure unreliable Internet links and identify anomalous traffic flows. SD-WAN technology providers are continuing to increase their native security features and to create robust ecosystems of network-security partners. [

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Report: Mirai tries to wrap its tentacles around SD-WAN

Network World

Mirai – the software that has hijacked hundreds of thousands of internet-connected devices to launch massive DDoS attacks – now goes beyond recruiting just IoT products; it also includes code that seeks to exploit a vulnerability in corporate SD-WAN gear.

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Report: Mirai tries to hook its tentacles into SD-WAN

Network World

Mirai – the software that has hijacked hundreds of thousands of internet-connected devices to launch massive DDoS attacks – now goes beyond recruiting just IoT products; it also includes code that seeks to exploit a vulnerability in corporate SD-WAN gear. More about SD-WAN To read this article in full, please click here

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IDG Contributor Network: SD-WAN facilitates security on the WAN

Network World

With RSA San Francisco—one of, if not the biggest security show of the year—behind us, it’s a good time to revisit security and SD-WANs. I know, we already lived through Yoda’s prognostications about the future of networking and security. The WAN: Risk and reward for today’s attackers.

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3 business benefits of stronger security using Zero Trust principles

CIO Business Intelligence

continues to roll out, the internet of things (IoT) is expanding, and manufacturing organizations are using the latest technologies to scale. Historically, these weren’t designed with security in mind. Security is paramount for the core infrastructure that supports manufacturing and industrial operations. As Industry 4.0

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Software-defined perimeter: What it is and how it works

Network World

A growing number of organizations are drawing an invisible line around their internet-connected resources in an effort to keep attackers at bay. Advantages include stronger security and greater flexibility and consistency," says Ron Howell, principal SD-WAN and SASE architect at IT and business consulting firm Capgemini Americas.

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