The Last Watchdog

APRIL 15, 2025

From Gutenbergs press to the steam engine, to the rise of semiconductorseach transformative leap began as an open revolution and was soon constrained by consolidation. Bezos launching Amazon with a single book, and Googles Brain Team engineering the transformer architecture that underpins todays GenAIthese are milestones on the same arc.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2024

At RSAC 2024 , I visited with Pranava Adduri , co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Security which has just rolled out its AI Reasoning (AIR) Engine to help solve this problem in a bold new way. By contrast, he says, Bedrock’s patented “adaptive sampling” technology can scan 16 petabytes of data for just $2,000.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

To begin with, it is important to understand that, like most vendors, Apple has touted its security features in the past , and, yet, at least some of the dangers against which the new features are intended to protect exist precisely because sophisticated attackers have proven capable of defeating Apple’s security technologies.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. The directive comes amid a surge in attacks targeting previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used security and networking appliances.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

LW: In what noteworthy ways have legacy technologies evolved? Ollmann: Cybersecurity technologies are continuously evolving; they must because both the threat and the business requirements are continuously changing. That said, to date the two biggest changes and influences upon legacy technologies have been public cloud and AI.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nayyar: Many security vendors want a piece of the SIEM market, even if their technology isn’t necessarily purpose-built. Gurucul pioneered UEBA technology a decade ago – in fact our company was built around this capability. Can you frame how legacy security tools (NGFW, WAF, web gateways, SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, XDR, VM, IAM, etc.)

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2019

These are the carriers that provide Internet access to rural areas all across America. I recently had the chance to discuss this with John Loucaides, vice-president of engineering at Eclypsium, a Beaverton, OR-based security startup that is introducing technology to scan for firmware vulnerabilities. government experiences.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Unsurprisingly, cyberattacks and data breaches show no signs of slowing as companies invest in technology to fuel growth, enhance customer experiences, support remote and hybrid workforces, and meet ESG goals.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

New frameworks, like SASE , CWPP and CSPM , seek to weave security more robustly into the highly dynamic, intensely complex architecture of modern business networks. Meanwhile, control system engineers needed a way to assess how well deployed software worked together in the field. Related: 5 Top SIEM myths. Single source of truth.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

based supplier of networking technology. Legacy security architectures just don’t fit this massively complex, highly dynamic environment. This means that on the protection side of the equation, we need to get smarter about leveraging technology to try to help companies deal with this very complex security challenge.”.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Currently, over 14,000 customers are using it to share technology insights, feedback, and best practices, and also make meaningful connections with others in the industry. Hindriks has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, and has been a member of the Cisco Gateway since 2017. They are: .

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What seems “way back when” in 1994, when the Internet was the next big thing in technology, I was part of the team that set up the national Internet backbone in India. Leading an engineering team means working with people across geographies, experiences, and cultures. And my path to security is no different.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

John Benkert , CEO, Cigent Technologies Benkert A crucial takeaway from 2023 is the recognition that traditional cybersecurity strategies are no longer sufficient, necessitating a shift from reactive to proactive security measures. Implementing a Zero Trust architecture involves verifying every attempt to access the system.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience. SSL inspection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 30, 2018

As the Industrial Internet of Things continues to transform the global industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure industries, the threat of aggressive, innovative and dangerous cyber-attacks has become increasingly concerning. Adopting modern technology has revealed a downside: its interconnectedness.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today’s supply chains employ a vast range of new technologies. Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Amid this uncertainty, security is more critical than ever.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Related: The shared burden of securing the Internet of Things. Company networks must support endless permutations of users and apps, both on-premises and in the Internet cloud. Kramer and Shatz envisioned providing a service that would function as a “global, single-pass networking and security engine in the cloud,” Greenfield added. “A

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

1 - How to choose cyber secure OT products If your organization is shopping around for operational technology (OT) products, CISA published a guide in January 2025 aimed at helping OT operators choose OT products designed with strong cybersecurity features. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2022

We’re very fortunate to have our security technologies powered by Cisco Talos , one of the largest and most trusted threat intelligence groups in the world. “The integration with all our Cisco Secure solutions and with other vendors saves us response and investigation time, as well as saving time for our engineers.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Adoption and usage of the cloud is evolving to combine with technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, 5G and more, according to Sid Nag, Research Vice President at Gartner. “In The post CCSP vs. Microsoft Azure Certified Security Engineer Associate — How Does Vendor Focus Factor In?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. We’ve arrived at a critical juncture: to enable the full potential of the Internet of Everything, attack surface expansion must be slowed and ultimately reversed. Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

To learn how this feature works, check out the blog post How New Duo Feature Lets Users Skip the VPN Hassle from two Duo Engineering team members. With this feature release, we have developed an architecture for the DNG that allows for protecting RDP today and more Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) services over time.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

20 years ago, I used to work as a network engineer for a fast-growing company that had multiple data centers and many remote offices, and I remember all the work required to simply onboard a remote site. MPLS, along with frame Relay, became extremely popular and IPsec-related encryption technologies became the norm.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

As technologies advance, and cyber threats with them, deception has become a big part of the 21st century cybersecurity battle. That is the basic premise behind deception tools and technologies. What is Deception Technology? How Does Deception Technology Work? Best Deception Solutions.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Todd Grober is a manager in EY’s cybersecurity consulting practice, specializing in threat exposure management and technology controls.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both. This was not a sophisticated attack. Joshua Arsenio, Director, Security Compass Advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

Adding to the complexity are bring your own device (BYOD) policies, the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). NAC was the highest IT security spending priority in eSecurity Planet’s 2019 State of IT Security survey – and is also one of the technologies users have the most confidence in.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

As public and private sector entities gradually march toward 5G, the financial burden of piling security standards could force some Internet of Things device manufacturers to walk away from highly regulated markets like defense. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 , which was enacted Dec. chapter of AFCEA.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2024

The use of voice-based social engineering to gain entry into networks is on the rise—a technique made popular by Scattered Spider and the Qakbot threat group. The report breaks down the most significant law enforcement operations against ransomware groups and initial access brokers over the past year. Top ransomware targets4.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology evolves and our dependence on digital systems increases, the cybersecurity threat landscape also rapidly changes, posing fresh challenges for organizations striving to protect their assets and data. One of the primary reasons why entities battle to stay ahead of emerging threats is the rapid pace of technological innovation.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In that particular case, however, they sought supporting materials in a manner similar to the use of an internet search engine. In this case, students needed to learn about the evolution of operating system architecture. Then the fall 2023 semester began, and a new pattern emerged. It is not an authentication protocol.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

20 years ago, I used to work as a network engineer for a fast-growing company that had multiple data centers and many remote offices, and I remember all the work required to simply onboard a remote site. MPLS, along with frame Relay, became extremely popular and IPsec-related encryption technologies became the norm. The need for SDWAN.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group*, Dennis Mattoon of Microsoft Research gives us the low-down on DICE: the Device Identifier Composition Engine Architectures, which provides a means of solving a range of security and identity problems on low cost, low power IoT endpoints. Read the whole entry. »

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technologically speaking, we are where we are because a handful of tech giants figured out how to collect, store and monetize user data in a singular fashion. On the technology front, blockchain systems signal the type of shifts that need to fully unfold. Yet Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are mere pieces of the puzzle.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. The youngest secure SD-WAN pick is SASE technology vendor Cato Networks. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Cato Networks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Apple was notified earlier this month by researchers with Citizen Lab – an internet security watchdog group based at the University of Toronto – that a zero-day vulnerability in its iOS 14.8 As presently engineered, many chat apps have become an irresistible soft target. and iPadOS 14.8 Fast Fixes by Apple.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 21, 2021

While originally proposed as fully unified architecture delivering network and security capabilities, the reality soon dawned that enterprise transition to a complete SASE model would be a decade long journey due to factors such as existing investments, operational silos (customer), and vendor consolidation. The Power of Unification.

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