Network Security

BackBox strengthens automation platform with configuration management capabilities

Automation provider BackBox adds network configuration management tools and ServiceNow integration to its platform to improve security, optimize performance, and accelerate problem resolution.

Network connectivity issues are leading cause of IT service outages

Uptime Institute finds networking problems are the root cause of most IT service-related issues, while power is the primary source of data center downtime, and cyberattacks are becoming a significant contributor to outages.

Fortinet adds management, AI features to network security platform

Fortinet is rolling out 100+ features for its core FortiOS operating system and Security Fabric platform, including new generative AI, data protection and SD-WAN capabilities.

SD-WAN, SASE outpace MPLS investments: survey

SD-WAN and SASE technologies are becoming mainstream and MPLS usage is on the decline, according to survey results from SASE vendor Aryaka.

Beware the gap between security readiness and confidence levels, Cisco warns

Companies need greater network segmentation, sandboxes, firewalls, and anomaly detection to fight attackers, according to Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.

4 reasons to consider a network digital twin

Today's network environments are too complex to track by purely manual efforts. With digital twin technology, IT teams can build a virtual model of the production network and use it to validate configurations, simulate changes, and streamline ma

Nile boosts NaaS offering with AI, customizable services

Startup Nile is filling out its cloud-based networking service with a goal of streamlining the setup and management of wired and wireless network operations.

Cisco completes $28 billion Splunk acquisition

Cisco will incorporate Splunk technologies across its portfolio, including its Full Stack Observability, Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Cloud platforms.

Building a Zero Trust network with security-first, AI-powered networking

Remote work keeps driving network innovation

Enterprises are seeking new ways to extend security across distributed environments that include IoT networks, mobile workforces, and multicloud deployments.