Network security strategy

E-Zine 11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work

In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
E-Zine 11 Mar 2021
CW Europe: Nordic tech startups create blueprint for post-Covid working environment

Business can learn lessons from Nordic tech startups to prepare employees to return to the office after Covid restrictions end. Also read why Netherlands police need a training ‘roadmap’ to get them up to speed to tackle cyber crime. Continue Reading

News 04 Jun 2024

Haier Europe taps Orange Business to build responsive SD-WAN

Looking to offer a scalable, secure networking infrastructure to support its growth, Fortune 500 home appliances company works with business arm of telco to deploy cloud-first platform enhancing security, visibility and agility Continue Reading
News 03 Jun 2024

McLaren Formula 1 Team revs up network security with Cisco

Legendary motor racing team expands global partnership with networking giant to accelerate network security for on-premise hardware and cloud-based software, including secure firewall and XDR Continue Reading
News 24 May 2024

Networks emerge as catalyst for digital business success

Global networking trends report for 2024 reveals continued measurable impact of the network in advancing business goals, with 72% planning on deploying integrated network management platforms over the next two years Continue Reading
Definition 23 May 2024

wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS)

A wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) is a dedicated security device or integrated software application that monitors a wireless local area network (WLAN) or Wi-Fi network's radio spectrum for rogue access points (APs) and other wireless threats. Continue Reading
News 20 May 2024

Hippodrome Casino makes bet on Extreme for network upgrade

London casino implements network infrastructure to mitigate legacy challenges and improve security, guest services and productivity Continue Reading
News 17 May 2024

Cato Networks and e& partner to further expand SASE presence in UAE

Global technology group forges partnership with provider to see the establishment of a second point-of-presence in UAE, extending SASE Cloud to enterprises across the region Continue Reading
News 08 May 2024

Cyber attack ruled out as source of UK Border Force outage

An IT outage that caused automated passport control e-gates to crash across the UK has been resolved, with a cyber attack ruled out as the cause Continue Reading
News 07 May 2024

Versa Networks adds AI capabilities to SASE platform

Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based secure access service edge provider enhances core solution to include GenAI firewall for threat detection and data protection Continue Reading
News 03 May 2024

Optimising application connections, improving security posture top SD-WAN priorities

Research looking into key drivers behind global SD-WAN investments find deployments are mainly driven by need to optimise network connections to cloud-based applications and improve overall security posture Continue Reading
News 02 May 2024

Palo Alto Networks claims to raise bar on SASE

Palo Alto Networks releases version 3.0 of SASE tech designed to extend zero trust to unmanaged devices, secure data with artificial intelligence and boosts application performance for partners and customers Continue Reading
News 30 Apr 2024

Bad bot traffic in Australia grew 23% in 2023

Traffic from bad bots that perform malicious tasks accounted for 30.2% of Australia’s internet traffic in 2023 Continue Reading
News 29 Apr 2024

Cradlepoint unveils 5G-optimised SASE to deliver agile enterprises

Ericsson division unveils SASE solution said to enable lean IT teams to establish zero-trust networks in as little as six minutes securing environments such as roaming vehicles, IoT devices and pop-up locations Continue Reading
News 25 Apr 2024

Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust

Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks Continue Reading
Feature 22 Apr 2024

Securing the edge: A new battleground in mobile network security

Edge computing is transforming approaches to mobile network infrastructure, but failure to secure it can expose networks and data to cyber threats. Learn more about the dangers and potential solutions Continue Reading
News 16 Apr 2024

CW Innovation Awards: Balancing security and user experience

The National University of Singapore’s Safe initiative has strengthened the security of IT systems and end-user devices while prioritising user experience through passwordless access Continue Reading
Feature 12 Apr 2024

5G networks and biometric breakthroughs: Navigating opportunities and risks

Businesses are quickly adopting 5G to introduce advanced security features such as facial recognition, but while these technologies improve safety and ease of use, they also raise concerns about how sensitive biometric information is gathered and may be misused Continue Reading
News 11 Apr 2024

PSNI criticised after ‘utterly vague’ answers on covert surveillance of journalists

The Policing Board of Northern Ireland has asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland to produce a public report on its use of covert surveillance powers against journalists and lawyers after it gave ‘utterly vague’ answers Continue Reading
News 10 Apr 2024

Breakthrough may herald secure home quantum computing

An emerging approach to quantum security dubbed blind quantum computing may one day help spur mass adoption of quantum computing safely and securely, using technology that is already available today Continue Reading
News 04 Apr 2024

Obituary: Professor Ross Anderson, pioneer in security engineering and campaigner

Ross Anderson, a titan in the field of security engineering and campaigner for privacy and security, has passed away Continue Reading
News 03 Apr 2024

Cato claims SASE speed record

Fast cars meet even faster networks as leading SASE provider doubles throughput to double-digit gigabits per second without any hardware upgrades, attributing the landmark as underscoring value of fully cloud-native platform Continue Reading
News 28 Mar 2024

Hybrid work drives demand for SASE, zero-trust networking

Aryaka report finds five key trends with 70% of CISOs seeking secure access service edge and software-defined WAN convergence for simplified infrastructure management Continue Reading
News 22 Mar 2024

Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed

A judge in ‘lead’ EncroChat case found that messages obtained by police from the encrypted phone network can be lawfully used in evidence Continue Reading
News 19 Mar 2024

Cato claims first for AI-driven networking, security incident detection and response

Artificial intelligence option from Cato enhanced to detect and identify the root cause of networking incidents and to reduce outages from hours to minutes Continue Reading
News 18 Mar 2024

Vodafone gets down to business with growth plan

Leading operator closes sale of Italian division and reveals go-to-market plan with pivot towards enterprise communications and business-related internet of things services in strongest current markets Continue Reading
News 12 Mar 2024

More DDoS attacks launched against APAC financial firms

The financial sector in Asia-Pacific saw more DDoS attacks in 2023, but no notable impact was reported, according to a report by Akamai and FS-ISAC Continue Reading
News 11 Mar 2024

Aryaka advances network, security convergence with SASE as a service

Cloud-based software-defined networking and security services provider claims to transform global secure networking with unified secure access service edge solution Continue Reading
News 07 Mar 2024

PSNI chief denies ‘industrial’ use of surveillance powers against journalists

PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher has agreed to provide a report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog Continue Reading
News 07 Mar 2024

Western Sydney Metro deploys mission-critical communications for driverless transport

Nokiar teams with industrial partner to provide IP/MPLS backbone communications network and security solution for new Metro line connecting Australia’s largest city to airport Continue Reading
Feature 01 Mar 2024

Ivanti vulnerabilities explained: Everything you need to know

A series of vulnerabilities in Ivanti products have caused concern worldwide. Delve into some of the key issues arising from the Ivanti disclosures, looking at the vulnerabilities and their impact, what affected users should do, and learn about new developments Continue Reading
News 01 Mar 2024

Fancy Bear sniffs out Ubiquiti router users

The authorities have warned users of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter products to take remedial action after a number of devices were hijacked into a malicious botnet by a Russian cyber espionage unit Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2024

Toshiba and Orange test quantum encryption on traditional network

Researchers used QKD on a fibre-optic network spanning 184km to show how the technology could be used to secure networks cost-effectively Continue Reading
News 21 Feb 2024

SITA enhances aviation SASE with automated multi-cloud networking service

Leading IT provider in the air transport industry announces strategic collaboration with multi-cloud networking firm to gain enhanced access to secure cloud-based offerings Continue Reading
Tip 07 Feb 2024

NetSecOps best practices for network engineers

Network engineers increasingly need to align their duties with security, such as implementing continuous monitoring, deploying threat intelligence and collaborating with security. Continue Reading
News 24 Jan 2024

WebKit vulnerability sparks Apple’s first major security update of 2024

A zero-day in the open source WebKit browser engine that powers Safari has sparked Apple’s first major patch roll-out of the new year Continue Reading
News 24 Jan 2024

Cato claims world’s first SASE-based XDR

Generative AI, detection and response, endpoint protection and new incident response tools headline expansion of core secure access service edge platform beyond networking, threat prevention and data protection Continue Reading
News 18 Jan 2024

Tech firms: Investigatory Powers review will undermine privacy of UK citizens

Trade group TechUK argues in a briefing sent to the Home Office that proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Bill could have a far-reaching impact on privacy and security Continue Reading
Definition 12 Jan 2024

tunneling or port forwarding

Tunneling or port forwarding is the transmission of data intended for use only within a private -- usually corporate -- network through a public network in such a way that the public network's routing nodes are unaware that the transmission is part of a private network. Continue Reading
News 10 Jan 2024

HPE nabs Juniper Networks in $14bn deal to boost networking

The two companies position the combined business as a major force in enterprise and datacentre networking Continue Reading
News 08 Jan 2024

Inside the Met Police’s investigation into EncroChat crime gangs

The Met’s senior investigating officer responsible for investigating criminals using the EncroChat encrypted phone network tells the inside story of the UK’s biggest organised crime bust in a BBC podcast series released this week Continue Reading
News 04 Jan 2024

Celona and Palo Alto partner to enhance private 5G network security

Wireless services specialist Celona and security firm Palo Alto Networks are coming together to enhance device protection for organisations operating private mobile networks Continue Reading
News 02 Jan 2024

China’s UNC4841 pivots to new Barracuda ESG zero-day

The Chinese state threat actor behind a series of cyber attacks on Barracuda Networks customers embarked on a campaign targeting the supplier’s email security products in the run-up to Christmas Continue Reading
News 19 Dec 2023

Nokia and HellasQCI complete quantum-safe networks proof of concept

Trial showcase by leading networking tech firm and communication infrastructure consortium shows hybrid approach with both classic and quantum physics key to reach goal of quantum-safe networks Continue Reading
News 18 Dec 2023

Cathay takes off with global SASE deployment

Unified secure access service edge services provider replaces legacy MPLS network for improved performance and observability, and unified end user security, access and application performance across global sites Continue Reading
News 18 Dec 2023

How threat intelligence is applied in DNS security

Infoblox’s director of security architecture explains how the company leverages its threat intelligence capabilities to help organisations stay ahead of DNS security threats Continue Reading
News 14 Dec 2023

Cisco eyes opportunities in AI, sustainability in Australia

Cisco is looking to tap opportunities in sustainability, AI and cyber security as it navigates Australia’s economic headwinds Continue Reading
Definition 07 Dec 2023

adaptive multifactor authentication (adaptive MFA)

Adaptive multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism intended to authenticate and authorize users through a variety of contextual authentication factors. Continue Reading
Opinion 07 Dec 2023

Considerations for the security of evolving workspaces

Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
Opinion 04 Dec 2023

Cyber and remote working: How Covid moved the cursor

Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
Opinion 01 Dec 2023

Security Think Tank: Four steps to secure remote workers

Remote working has enabled people to work from almost anywhere but has piled pressure on cyber pros. Three years after Covid, how are best practices evolving and what can we expect going forward? Continue Reading
Definition 30 Nov 2023

wiretapping

Wiretapping is the surreptitious electronic monitoring and interception of phone-, fax- or internet-based communications. Continue Reading
News 24 Nov 2023

APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation

Nearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology Continue Reading
News 22 Nov 2023

CISA reveals how LockBit hacked Boeing via Citrix Bleed

As alarm grows around the world about the impact of the so-called Citrix Bleed vulnerability, Boeing has shared details of its experience at the hands of the LockBit ransomware crew Continue Reading
News 15 Nov 2023

Russian cyber criminal pleads guilty to running IPStorm botnet

Sergey Manikin faces years in jail after his illicit proxy botnet service was taken down by US law enforcement Continue Reading
News 15 Nov 2023

US government reinforces ICBC hack link to Citrix Bleed

US Treasury adds weight to reports that a ransomware gang gained access to the systems of Chinese bank ICBC by exploiting a critical Citrix flaw Continue Reading
News 02 Nov 2023

Admins told to take action over F5 Big-IP platform flaws

Two vulnerabilities in the widely used F5 Networks Big-IP platform are now being exploited in the wild Continue Reading
News 31 Oct 2023

SEC sues SolarWinds, alleging serious security failures

SolarWinds and its CISO have been charged with fraud and internal control failures by the US authorities amid allegations of a series of cyber security failings leading up to the 2020 Sunburst attacks Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2023

Tech firms cite risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent

Tech firms continue to be concerned that the Online Safety Bill could undermine end-to-end encryption despite government reassurances Continue Reading
News 26 Oct 2023

Exploitation of Citrix NetScaler vulns reaching dangerous levels

Observed activity exploiting two new Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities disclosed earlier this month is ramping up, and users may be running out of time to patch lest they be attacked Continue Reading
News 24 Oct 2023

Cisco hackers likely taking steps to avoid identification

Cisco confirms that a drop in detections of devices compromised by two zero-days was likely the result of reactive measures taken by the threat actors to avoid discovery Continue Reading
News 23 Oct 2023

Cisco pushes update to stop exploitation of two IOS XE zero-days

Cisco releases updates to thwart exploitation of two flaws affecting users of its IOS XE software Continue Reading
Answer 20 Oct 2023

What to know about UDP vulnerabilities and security

UDP is a simple protocol, but it has inherent vulnerabilities that make it prone to attacks, such as limited packet verification, IP spoofing and DDoS attacks. Continue Reading
News 19 Oct 2023

Fears grow over extent of Cisco IOS XE zero-day

Researchers have identified spiking numbers of victims of a recently disclosed Cisco zero-day, as users of the networking supplier’s IOS XE software are urged to take defensive measures Continue Reading
News 18 Oct 2023

Networking and security teams converging

Study finds more than 80% of IT leaders are consolidating security and networking teams or have a management directive to improve collaboration, with 75% believing using one platform for both purposes would provide benefits across the board Continue Reading
News 17 Oct 2023

Alert sounded over dangerous Cisco IOS XE zero-day

Cisco warns customers using its IOS XE software of a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable a threat actor to take over their systems Continue Reading
Blog Post 05 Oct 2023

Can steel fences halt the march of cyber?

Cyber: for some, it’s a prefix that conjures up images of Dr Who’s silvery cyborg opponents. For others, it’s the equally science-fiction but very different image of Neuromancer-style cyberpunk ... Continue Reading
News 19 Sep 2023

New revelations from the Snowden archive surface

A decade after Snowden exposed NSA’s mass surveillance in cooperation with the British GCHQ, only about 1% of the documents have been published – but three major facts can finally be revealed thanks to a doctoral thesis in applied cryptography by Jacob Appelbaum Continue Reading
News 19 Sep 2023

Nominet and European counterparts link up on intelligence sharing

The new European TLD ISAC, a collaborative project between top-level domain providers across Europe, aims to enhance their collective security posture to better protect internet users Continue Reading
News 14 Sep 2023

Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day

A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Continue Reading
News 14 Sep 2023

As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks

Global, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks Continue Reading
News 11 Sep 2023

Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup

Leading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby Continue Reading
News 08 Sep 2023

How Netskope is driving growth in APAC

Netskope is growing at over 50% year on year in the Asia-Pacific region, but the single-vendor SASE supplier is not limiting its customers to its own offerings Continue Reading
News 04 Sep 2023

How startup Once.net and Cloudflare secured the 2023 Eurovision vote

When the Eurovision Song Contest introduced paid-for public voting from outside Europe in 2023, it faced new cyber challenges. Learn how Dutch startup Once.net and Cloudflare teamed up to secure and support the big night Continue Reading
News 01 Sep 2023

Threat actors exploiting unpatched Juniper Networks devices

A series of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks firewalls and switches appear to be being exploited in the wild to enable remote code execution, with thousands of devices thought to be exposed Continue Reading
News 17 Aug 2023

Carlsberg turns tap on massive global SASE deployment

Global brewer addresses strategic IT challenges at scale, improving application delivery, modernising network security capabilities and standardising IT service delivery across more than 200 locations and 25,000 remote users Continue Reading
News 15 Aug 2023

Nokia, Nomios Group to triple capacity for GÉANT European research network

10-year frame agreement pegs comms provider as sole IP critical-network provider for massive backbone network migration to deliver capacity to support long-term scientific collaboration Continue Reading
News 25 Jul 2023

Tetra radio users’ comms may have been exposed for years

A number of flaws in the encryption algorithms used in the secure Tetra radio communications standard have potentially left users exposed to snooping Continue Reading
News 24 Jul 2023

Citrix NetScaler users told to patch new zero-day urgently

A vulnerability disclosed and patched last week by Citrix appears to be being exploited by China-backed threat actors as a zero-day, prompting warnings from government cyber bodies Continue Reading
Opinion 21 Jul 2023

Future Cyber Threats: The four ‘horsemen of the apocalypse’

How to deal with emerging security threats from deep fake humans to the end of secure encryption Continue Reading
Opinion 21 Jul 2023

The problem with ‘secure’ messaging

Secure instant messaging is becoming a norm for business communications but it raises three important security and compliance questions Continue Reading
Feature 21 Jul 2023

What the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act means for UK industry

For years, many network-connected devices have lacked adequate security, putting their users and others at risk of cyber attacks. The UK’s PSTI Act aims to prevent this by mandating minimum security requirements, but what impact will this have on industry? Continue Reading
News 21 Jul 2023

Government boosts protection for encryption in Online Safety Bill but civil society groups concerned

House of Lords adopts amendment to require Ofcom to commission a report before requiring technology companies to scan encrypted messages, but drops proposals for judicial oversight Continue Reading
News 20 Jul 2023

Attention-seeking KillNet hacktivists becoming more dangerous

The KillNet DDoS gang seems to be becoming more dangerous, but its primary goal remains to create a lot of noise and draw media attention, according to latest analysis Continue Reading
News 17 Jul 2023

Shift towards ‘smarter’ digital life as broadband security, sustainability become key needs

Cisco survey finds consumer expectations will reshape the needs and economics of the internet Continue Reading
Tip 10 Jul 2023

What are the elements of modern network security architecture?

Modern network security is a mix of several elements, including secure access service edge, virtualization technologies, segmentation and zero-trust models. Continue Reading
News 05 Jul 2023

Germany: European Court of Justice hears arguments on lawfulness of EncroChat cryptophone evidence

The European Court of Justice will decide whether the collection and sharing of data intercepted by law enforcement from EncroChat crypto phone network is compatible with European law Continue Reading
News 04 Jul 2023

How Maxeon is forging the path to SASE

Maxeon Solar Technologies is building out its security service edge capabilities with an eye on a SASE implementation that combines best of breed offerings from different suppliers Continue Reading
News 28 Jun 2023

Dubai Smart IoT unclear on deadline, but not ambition

While the Dubai Smart IoT strategy reads like any other ambitious – and equally ambiguous – plan for the overhaul of a gulf state economy, there is still a clear message that the country is serious about technology Continue Reading
News 28 Jun 2023

Stolt-Nielsen SASE looks to optimise global connectivity, security for hybrid workers

Bulk liquid logistics and sustainable land-based aquaculture expert advances secure digital transformation plans and operational efficiency Continue Reading
News 27 Jun 2023

Three years on, EncroChat cryptophone hack nets 6,500 arrests and seizures of €900m

French and Dutch prosecutors say three years after they infiltrated the EncroChat cryptophone network in a novel hacking operation, Europe’s courts are opening the way for more collaboration and data sharing between law enforcement agencies Continue Reading
News 22 Jun 2023

Orange Business leads team to deliver cloud-native managed SASE to enterprises

Enterprise division of the global telco taps in-house cyber security practice and leading cyber security technology provider to offer simpler operational model for customers with end-to-end accountability, improved agility, efficiency and performance Continue Reading
E-Zine 20 Jun 2023

How to keep network costs affordable

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as demands for networking performance and speed increase, we examine how to keep a handle on costs. Chip makers are investing in PLC technology – the next generation of flash storage – but some think it won’t be worth the effort; we investigate. And we listen in as tech industry leaders and politicians discuss the regulation of AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 19 Jun 2023

Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade

Comms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures Continue Reading
News 19 Jun 2023

Early June Microsoft outages were result of large-scale DDoS hit

Investigations into recent outages on Microsoft Azure and Outlook services have turned up evidence of a massive distributed denial-of-service attack Continue Reading
News 09 Jun 2023

Extreme Networks emerges as victim of Clop MOVEit attack

Network equipment and services supplier Extreme Networks has revealed its instance of Progress Software’s MOVEit tool was compromised in the ongoing Clop cyber attack Continue Reading
News 09 Jun 2023

Barracuda ESG users told to throw away their hardware

Owners of Barracuda Email Security Gateway appliances are being told that they will need to throw out and replace their kit after it emerged that a patch for a recently disclosed vulnerability had not done the job Continue Reading
News 16 May 2023

Executive interview: DNS designer David Holtzman discusses net security

How is it possible for criminals to lure people onto fake websites? Holtzman says it’s because DNS is fundamentally insecure Continue Reading
Opinion 16 May 2023

Why we need a secure side door for encrypted apps, not a back door

Splitting a decryption key into multiple fragments held by 'guardians', including privacy rights group, may be an answer to policing encrypted messages Continue Reading
News 11 May 2023

Investigatory Powers Tribunal finds NCA EncroChat hacking warrants were lawful

Investigatory Powers Tribunal refers questions over whether messages obtained from the EncroChat encrypted phone network are legally admissible back to the criminal court Continue Reading
E-Zine 11 May 2023

CW EMEA: The future of work

In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 10 May 2023

MPLS and SD-WAN fail to meet needs of modern enterprise

Study from network architect argues modern uses cases have broken the network edge, with both traditional topology and much-touted software-defined replacement not cutting it Continue Reading