network security
How the FortiBleed Credential Harvesting Campaign Compromised 430,000 FortiGate Firewalls
A Russian-speaking initial access broker group is behind a large-scale credential-harvesting operation called FortiBleed that has targeted over 430,000 FortiGate firewalls globally since February 2026.
Cisco Unified CM Flaw Exploited Rapidly After PoC Release
Threat actors have begun exploiting a critical vulnerability in Cisco's Unified Communications Manager, highlighting the need for prompt patching and robust cybersecurity measures.
Fortinet vs Palo Alto NGFWs: Which Next-Gen Firewall Is Best for Your Enterprise in 2026?
Explore the key differences between Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls to determine the best NGFW for your organization's security and networking needs in 2026.
How Apple’s Camera AirPods Could Overwhelm Enterprise Wireless Networks
Apple is exploring AirPods with built-in cameras, a move that will force IT teams to rethink wireless capacity, QoS, and zero-trust security for wearable devices.
Federal AI Policy Collapse Forces Network Teams to Improvise Security
The Trump administration's stalled AI regulations leave enterprises grappling with protocol vulnerabilities and vendor fragmentation in critical network systems.
When Your Digital Clone Can Hack the Network: AI Avatar Security Risks
Google's Gemini AI creates hyper-realistic video clones, forcing enterprises to overhaul authentication and network segmentation strategies.
DNS Security is often inadequate, and network engineers should get more involved
Despite widespread adoption of defensive measures, most IT professionals believe their DNS infrastructure is not secure enough. Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) recently published DDI Directions 2026, a market research report that explores enterprise strategies for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI). In that report, only 28% of DDI experts said they believe that their DNS infrastructure is completely secure.…
Fixing encryption isn’t enough. Quantum developments put focus on authentication
We are now entering the era of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The computers are getting better. The qubits are getting faster and more reliable, and there are more of them. NIST published its list of quantum-safe encryption algorithms, and now enterprises are racing to upgrade their encryption before Q-day, the quantum apocalypse that will make the previous generation of encryption protocols…
Top network and data center events of 2026
Ready to travel to gain hands-on experience with new networking and infrastructure tools? Tech conferences – in person and virtual – give attendees a chance to access product demos, network with peers, earn continuing education credits, and catch a celebrity keynote or live entertainment. Check out our calendar of upcoming network, I&O, and data center conferences, and let us know…
Versa bolsters data protection, AI-powered operations in SASE upgrade
Versa Networks upgraded its SASE platform with advanced data protection and AI-powered operations, reducing threat detection times by 25%. Key enhancements include zero-trust controls, quantum-resistant encryption, and predictive analytics that…