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ICANN’s internet DNS security upgrade apparently goes off without a glitch

Network World

That’s the report from Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) as it rolled out the first-ever changing of the cryptographic key that helps protect the internet’s address book – the Domain Name System (DNS) on Oct. To read this article in full, please click here

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What You Need To Know About Mary Meeker’s 2017 State of the Internet Report

CTOvision

Her yearly report on the state of the Internet (available at Internet Trends Report and embedded below) provides context relevant to just about every enterprise decision-maker. Growth in Internet connectivity is also slowing. Same with Internet connectivity. billion gamers in 2017. For the U.S., So analyze that!

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RSA 2017: The Internet of Things security threat

Network World

RSA Conference 2017 will take on the threat posed by the internet of things, something that was demonstrated last fall by the DDoS attacks that took down Dyn data centers and many of the high-profile Web sites it supports. 13-17 conference in San Francisco try to answer it. 13-17 conference in San Francisco try to answer it.

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Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs in latest effort to identify Internet of Things security gaps

GeekWire

Microsoft has expanded its focus on device security under CEO Satya Nadella. the company behind the Binwalk open-source software that identifies hidden security vulnerabilities in firmware, the software programmed into the memory of devices to provide basic hardware control. GeekWire File Photo).

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IDG Contributor Network: Can the U.S. Senate secure the Internet of Things?

Network World

As a free and open internet continues to come under assault by the FCC’s proposal to effectively end net neutrality, investors, programmers, and internet users of all stripes have vociferously voiced their support of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the open web that enables it. A hopeful IoT security bill.

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Bigger, Faster, Stronger: VoIP Outlook in 2017

IT Toolbox

The increased need for security, speed and better communication is fueling the evolution of voice over Internet protocol services. Here's what to expect for VoIP in 2017 and beyond: 1. Heightened Security Measures. Cyber-attacks and data breaches have all become too common. In fact, the past decade has seen more than

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ICANN housecleaning will revoke old DNS security key this week

Network World

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will this week do some important housecleaning from its successful, first-ever cryptographic key change performed last October. The KSK helps protect the internet’s address book – the Domain Name System (DNS) and overall Internet security.

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