A new offering from IT services provider NTT combines Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma SASE product with NTT’s managed network services and AIOps infrastructure. SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is attracting attention for its potential to improve security while reducing network…
What is a virtual network
What we usually think of computer networks involves various cables (Ethernet, fiber optic, coax) connected to devices like routers and switches that direct the packets of data where they need to go. The rise of Wi-Fi and cellular data networks…
Firmware fixes for Ryzen processors
Earlier this month, AMD quietly disclosed 31 new CPU vulnerabilities affecting its Ryzen desktop chips and EPYC data center processors. AMD coordinated with several researchers to disclose the vulnerabilities, including teams from Google, Apple, and Oracle. AMD typically releases vulnerability…
IT departments take more responsibility for data center sustainability
Cutting-edge server chips are getting a lot of attention for their potential to boost performance, but next-generation processors also run hotter than older designs, and data center operators will have a hard time figuring out what to do with limited…
View and modify binary files using Linux hexedit and xxd commands
Linux systems support many file editors – such as vi, vim, neovim, ne, GNU Emacs, etc. But you can also install an editor that allows you to view the contents of binary files and make changes to them – hexedit.…
Nvidia uses digital fingerprinting technology to combat insider attacks
Nvidia announced today that its Digital Labs playground of its latest security products is now available, allowing users to try out an AI-powered system designed to monitor individual user accounts for potentially dangerous behavior. The idea, according to the company,…
Melbourne is AWS’ second region in Australia
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Tuesday that its second infrastructure region in Australia is now available to customers. Melbourne’s new region (codename: ap-southeast-4) was first announced in December 2020 and will consist of three Availability Zones. Availability Zones are…
IDC Networking Trio: SD-WAN, Automation, and Analytics
According to IDC, to get the most out of SD-WAN, organizations should enhance it with analytics and automation to provide valuable insights and improve security. “SD-WAN plays an important role in almost everything an enterprise wants to do, from supporting…
Data center automation with Apstra updates
Juniper Networks is releasing a new version of its intent-based Apstra networking software that includes broader configuration capabilities, additional multi-vendor hardware and software support and improved environment analysis. Apstra maintains a real-time repository of configuration, telemetry and verification information to…
Nvidia targets insider attacks with digital fingerprinting technology
Nvidia announced today that its Digital Labs Playground of its latest security products is now available, allowing users to try out an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to monitor individual user accounts for potentially dangerous behavior. According to the company, the…
Commands and settings for managing user accounts on Linux
If you’re managing a Linux server, you likely have many user accounts to manage, and in addition, many files and settings to control. Below are some commands and questions that are important when setting up and managing user accounts and…
Top 10 Disruptions of 2022
The worst network and service outages of 2022 had far-reaching consequences. Flights are grounded, virtual meetings are disrupted, and communications are blocked. The culprits that brought down major infrastructure and service providers were also diverse, according to an analysis by…