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Configuration as code: securing the cloud

TM Forum

The great migration to the cloud has created lucrative opportunities for telecommunications companies to generate revenue. However, new challenges have been introduced in the journey to adopt and migrate applications and workloads to public clouds such as AWS, Google, and Azure. How does configuration as code get implemented?

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How the SolarWinds hackers are targeting cloud services in unprecedented cyberattack

GeekWire

13 , saying “[h]ackers broke into the [National Telecommunications and Information Administration] NTIA’s office software, Microsoft’s Office 365. This also means that defenders need to increase the security and monitoring of their cloud services authentication systems and infrastructure from now on. 21; and Dec. Meanwhile on Dec.

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CISA: Top Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited by China Hackers

SecureWorld News

The top 20 vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state-sponsored threat actors since 2020 are: The threat actors exploiting these vulnerabilities often use VPNs to hide their activities and target web-facing applications to gain initial access. Utilize phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication whenever possible.

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Hashing from A to Z

Dataconomy

Even if someone obtains the hash, they cannot determine the actual password from it The concept of hashing has a rich history that predates the modern cryptographic applications we see today. They yield shorter hash values, providing practical solutions for specific applications. How does hashing work?

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CIOs press ahead for gen AI edge — despite misgivings

CIO Business Intelligence

But if there are any stop signs ahead regarding risks and regulations around generative AI, most enterprise CIOs are blowing past them, with plans to deploy an abundance of gen AI applications within the next two years if not already. We can also use Claude 2, primarily if the OpenAI API is unresponsive.”

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Augmented Reality and the Network

Spearline Testing

For telecommunications operators, cloud storage and cloud computing are driving new network demands and together, an ecosystem for AR is rapidly developing. Voice biometrics may provide authentication and security. With the success of applications like Snapchat and Pokemon Go! Application opportunities are many.

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BGP: What is border gateway protocol, and how does it work?

Network World

One comparison likens BGP to GPS applications on mobile phones. The absence of security and authentication controls, particularly in early drafts of BGP, makes it challenging to verify the legitimacy of route operations, leaving networks vulnerable to unauthorized route advertisements. What is Border Gateway Protocol?

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