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Fortinet adds wireless and IoT security features to SASE platform

Network World

Fortinet continues to enhance its Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) package by adding support for microbranches, extending wireless LAN protections, and improving data loss prevention (DLP) and end-user monitoring capabilities.

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Cisco warns a critical patch is needed for a remote access firewall, VPN and router

Network World

Cisco is warning organizations with remote users that have deployed a particular Cisco wireless firewall, VPN and router to patch a critical vulnerability in each that could let attackers break into the network. How edge networking and IoT will reshape data centers. The vulnerability, which has an impact rating of 9.8

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Juniper bolsters wireless security; fights against encrypted malicious threats

Network World

Juniper is filling out its enterprise security portfolio this week by integrating support for its Mist wireless customers and adding the capability for customers to gain better visibility and control over encrypted traffic threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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Flaws expose Cisco small-business routers, firewalls to hacking

Network World

Three models of Cisco wireless VPN firewalls and routers from the small business RV series contain a critical unpatched vulnerability that attackers can exploit remotely to take control of devices. This will result in remote code execution as root, the highest privileged account on the system, and can lead to a complete compromise.

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InfoSec Policies and Standards: Some strategic context for those just diving into this world

CTOvision

Once the information security policy is written to cover the rules, all employees should adhere to it while sending email, accessing VOIP, browsing the Internet, and accessing confidential data in a system. How availability of data is made online 24/7. Data Classification Policy. How data are classified. Wireless Policy.

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Enhance Your Security Posture: Doing Four Things Can Reduce Unauthorized Penetrations by 85%

CTOvision

When you read of a government agency being penetrated or a corporation losing data I can almost always guarantee you that they have failed to implement and measure these controls. Wireless Device Control. href="[link] Control 7: Wireless Device Control. Data Recovery Capability. Data Loss Prevention.

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Eight Ways Consumers can Protect Their Home Networks

CTOvision

Not attending to wireless network security is like leaving a door unlocked to your house, inviting cybercriminals in to access information on your life, family and finances. Do not open any ports on the router firewall – there is no reason for a household to be reached by the outside – no matter what the advice may be from the vendor.

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