Scott Lowe

AUGUST 6, 2021

Networking. Back in April of this year, Patrick Ogenstad announced Netrasp , a Go package for writing network automation tooling in Go. I saw this blog post about Curiefense , an open source Envoy extension to add WAF (web application firewall) functionality to Envoy. Operating Systems/Applications. Virtualization.

Open Source 105

Open Source Load Balancer WAN Architecture 105

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Chinese government actors are using malware variants in conjunction with proxy servers to maintain a presence on victim networks and to further network exploitation. CISA includes some mitigation best practices in the report: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Keep operating system patches up-to-date.

Malware 53

Malware Government Exercises Firewall 53

Linux Academy

MARCH 28, 2019

To ensure ongoing security site reliability engineers must work hand-in-hand with the CISO’s (Chief Information Security Officer) office to implement Kubernetes security. Vulnerabilities at the operating system level may be exploited by rogue container workloads if not hardened. Use The Right Installer.

Policies 68

Policies Linux Security Virtualization 68

SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

While large and active Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gangs like Conti, LockBit, and BlackCat always make headlines with their operations, it's important to learn about smaller ransomware families, as they can provide insight and help us understand more about cybercrime gangs as a whole. The report was published on June 7, 2022.

Healthcare 82

Healthcare Fractional CTO Backup Government 82

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 6, 2021

Networking. Back in April of this year, Patrick Ogenstad announced Netrasp , a Go package for writing network automation tooling in Go. I saw this blog post about Curiefense , an open source Envoy extension to add WAF (web application firewall) functionality to Envoy. Operating Systems/Applications. Virtualization.

Open Source 60

Open Source Load Balancer WAN Architecture 60

Dataconomy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

White hat hackers, also known as ethical hackers or security researchers, are individuals who use their computer programming and networking skills to help organizations protect themselves from cyber threats. These individuals are often highly skilled and have a deep understanding of computer systems, networks, and cybersecurity principles.

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Network Security Applications System 45

Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Avoid infected devices Be cautious when connecting to unknown or potentially compromised devices, such as public computers or untrusted networks.

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Malware Software Software Financial 68

Galido

JUNE 23, 2016

During this level of education, it centers on security procedures, information security, computer forensics, operating system security, encryption, and fundamentals of information security. Firewalls can be setup to prevent virus attacks and password protocols may be installed to control user access.

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Security Information Security Education Firewall 72

Scott Lowe

JUNE 29, 2016

Networking. First, we have this post on HiCube, which covers MACVLAN vs. Next, we have a pair of articles by Sreenivas Makam; the first covers MACVLAN and IPVLAN basics , while the second tackles the Docker MACVLAN and IPVLAN network plugins. Operating Systems/Applications. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management.

Linux 60

Linux Network Hardware Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Networking. Michael Kashin has a great article on how Open Virtual Network (OVN, part of the Open vSwitch project) implements virtual networks in OpenStack. In a bit of an older post from late summer 2016, Matt Oswalt outlines why network engineers should care about the network software supply chain.

Linux 60

Linux Network Virtualization IPv6 60

Scott Lowe

APRIL 24, 2015

Networking. Tyler Christiansen recently published a post on a network automation workflow that was based on a presentation he gave at the SF Network Automation meetup. This article by Russell Bryant is a great overview and update of the work going on with Open Virtual Network (OVN). Operating Systems/Applications.

Vmware 60

Vmware Storage Firewall Network 60

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Networking. This post by Matt Oswalt—the first in a series, apparently—provides a great introduction to 5 development tools for network engineers. Matt also recently posted part 4 (of 5) in his series on SDN protocols; this post covers OpFlex and declarative networking. Operating Systems/Applications.

Vmware 65

Vmware Linux Storage Virtualization 65

Scott Lowe

APRIL 8, 2013

Networking. —but I wonder how much cooperation Big Switch will get from the major networking vendors with regards to OpenFlow interoperability now that Big Switch is competing even more directly with them via Switch Light. Just getting started in the networking field? Operating Systems/Applications.

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Storage Vmware WAN Virtualization 108

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 30, 2022

Anyway, what if there was a way to simulate attacks on your networks. I’m Robert Vamosi and in this episode I’m talking about cyber ranges-- simulations that can both teach and improve the security of your networks. A red team would be the enemy and they’d study your network and try to exploit any weaknesses.

Banking 40

Banking Tools Network Security 40

Dataconomy

MARCH 28, 2023

It requires a deep understanding of the interplay between IoT devices, sensors, networks, and data science tools and techniques. An IoT ( Internet of Things ) ecosystem refers to a network of interconnected devices, sensors, and software applications that work together to collect, analyze, and share data. What is an IoT ecosystem?

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Data Storage Security Network 28

Dataconomy

MARCH 28, 2023

It requires a deep understanding of the interplay between IoT devices, sensors, networks, and data science tools and techniques. An IoT ( Internet of Things ) ecosystem refers to a network of interconnected devices, sensors, and software applications that work together to collect, analyze, and share data. What is an IoT ecosystem?

Data 28

Data Storage Security Network 28

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Well, let’s see…stuff on Envoy, network automation, network designs, M1 chips (and potential open source variants!), Networking. Ivan Pepelnjak shares some links and thoughts on configuring the NSX-T firewall with a CI/CD pipeline built on GitHub Actions and Terraform Cloud. Operating Systems/Applications.

Open Source 107

Open Source Cloud Network Storage 107

Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

System 36

System Malware Firewall Operating Systems 36

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 10, 2021

So if the engine needs to fire a particular cylinder it manages the fuel, the air fuel ratio, etc. You know with modern vehicles, they're actually becoming like they're running on bluetooth, they're running the Android operating system. Vamosi: What unites these microcontrollers is not an operating system, rather it's a bus.

Automotive 52

Automotive Operating Systems System Tools 52

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Still, there’s a decent collection of networking, cloud computing, and virtualization articles as well as a smattering of other topics for you to peruse. Networking. ” Ivan Pepelnjak attempts to answer the question, “How much do I need to know about Linux networking?” Operating Systems/Applications.

Open Source 60

Open Source Vmware Disaster Recovery Linux 60

Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

System 28

System Malware Firewall Operating Systems 28

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Well, let’s see…stuff on Envoy, network automation, network designs, M1 chips (and potential open source variants!), Networking. Ivan Pepelnjak shares some links and thoughts on configuring the NSX-T firewall with a CI/CD pipeline built on GitHub Actions and Terraform Cloud. Operating Systems/Applications.

Open Source 60

Open Source Cloud Network Storage 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 3, 2013

I try to keep the information linked to data center technologies like networking, storage, virtualization, and the like, but occasionally other items slip through. Networking. Ranga Maddipudi ( @vCloudNetSec on Twitter) has put together two blog posts on vCloud Networking and Security’s App Firewall ( part 1 and part 2 ).

Vmware 106

Vmware Storage Virtualization HP 106

ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Vamosi: So a vulnerable version of Bash provided an attacker the ability to pass untrusted code to other systems and processes.

Open Source 52

Open Source Operating Systems Software Software 52

ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Vamosi: So a vulnerable version of Bash provided an attacker the ability to pass untrusted code to other systems and processes.

Open Source 52

Open Source Operating Systems Software Software 52

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Networking. Tor Anderson has an article on using IPv6 for network boot using UEFI and iPXE. has a great blog series going called “Hey, I can DevOps my Network too!” We all know that security is more than just a host-based firewall, but a host-based firewall can be part of an overall security strategy.

Firewall 60

Firewall Windows Linux Architecture 60

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence can be divided into four primary levels: technical, tactical, operational, and strategic. This ranges from understanding cryptography to having insights into operating system architecture. And if a threat actor employs social engineering , the analyst might even need a basic grasp of psychology.

Artificial Intelligence 93

Artificial Intelligence Malware Knowledge Base Report 93

Linux Academy

APRIL 11, 2019

Modern-day defense in depth strategies revolve around this same concept of making an attacker go through multiple layers of defense, with one key difference: we’re applying that to our computer systems. Domain 3: Security Engineering. It’s in this domain that we lump the following: Firewalls. Router/switch security.

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Authentication Security Disaster Recovery Firewall 60

ForAllSecure

MARCH 30, 2022

So I started intercepting all the traffic on your network. Elliot Alderson: You are using Tor networking to keep the server's anonymous. Fast, GB wifi leads Elliot to discover a TOR network which leads him to the onion routing protocol. Ohfeld: After elevating our privileges to it, we could inspect the firewall rules.

Firewall 52

Firewall Virtualization Authentication Linux 52

ForAllSecure

AUGUST 16, 2022

And so think about what a bad guy could do in your network for half a year plus, right, that's, that's not a good feeling and so we start up the research project to try to say okay well what can we do to defend against the adversary once right. Rather than -- I need a firewall -- maybe ATT&CK suggests a specific type of firewall.

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