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Palo Alto Networks latest security giant accused of patent infringement

SC Magazine

Centripetal Networks filed a lawsuit this month accusing Palo Alto of violating 12 separate patents for systems or policies designed to enhance network security. Worth noting that Centripetal has pursued – and won – patent cases against other industry titans in the past for incorporating its security innovations.

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MY TAKE: Deploying ‘machine learning’ at router level helps companies prepare for rise of 5G

The Last Watchdog

A few key takeaways: Trust factor This is an exciting time in the world of network security, with the growth of 5G pushing industries into a world where virtually anything can be connected. By contrast, artificial intelligence (AI), though more often cited than ML, is distinct from ML.

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IP or just generic tech? Palo Alto argues Centripetal patent claims are overly broad

SC Magazine

Signage with logo at the Silicon Valley headquarters of computer security and firewall company Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, August 17, 2017. Palo Alto Networks asked a Virginia judge to dismiss a patent lawsuit filed against them by Centripetal Networks.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

eSecurity Planet

Remote encryption performs ransomware encryption on a device beyond the security solutions monitoring for malicious activity. As endpoint security improved, attackers realized that these security solutions only work in two conditions. Sophos X-Ops illustrates how remote encryption operates beyond security tool detection.

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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall?

eSecurity Planet

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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