Open Compute Project Releases Hardware Root of Trust Spec for Data Centers
Launched to help hyperscalers, the spec is expected to help smaller data center operators achieve hyperscaler-level security, too.
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How to Avoid Paying Ransomware Ransoms
As private experts and government officials advise against indulging the bad guys, here are some tips for following that advice.
Is the VPN Dead? No, It’s Doing Quite Well, Actually
While outdated, it’s been the go-to technology for enterprises dealing with the switch to remote work.
Who’s selling SASE and what do you get?
Secure access services edge is a young, cloud-based architecture that shows promise, but the elements that make it up differ depending on who’s selling it.
Cisco Router Vulnerability Puts Network Segmentation at Risk
The network vendor is urging customers to patch, as attackers actively exploit the CDPwn vulnerability.
Intel’s Ice Lake Chips to Enable Confidential Computing on Data Center-Grade Servers
The upcoming 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable processor will widely expand applicability of Intel SGX secure enclaves in data centers.
Another Gang Hides Ransomware Inside Virtual Machines
The Maze ransomware attack involved a full Windows 7 install and, like in the Ragnar Locker case, was hidden inside an Oracle VirtualBox.
How AI Is Used in Data Center Physical Security Today
While there is still a lot of baseless hype around AI, it is already making a real difference in some areas, including physical security.
Zerologon Vulnerability Spurs Rare DHS CISA Emergency Order
The Windows Active Directory vulnerability is severe, and blueprints for exploiting it are open source.
Netwalker, the Powerful New Strain of Ransomware Used Against Equinix
The colocation provider says it’s managed to mitigate successfully. Other victims weren’t so lucky.
Take Off Your Mask and Smile at the AI, Data Center Visitor
How AI-powered facial recognition tech helps data center security, and what benefits and challenges it brings in the midst of a pandemic.
What is SASE? A cloud service that marries SD-WAN with security
Secure access service edge is a Gartner model for streamlining network access, improving security, boosting network performance and reducing the number of vendors and devices IT pros have to deal with.
IBM, Intel, AMD take different routes to hardware-based encryption
So-called confidential computing approaches allow data to remain encrypted while in use. That’s best done in hardware, and IBM, AMD and Intel are following different paths, each with its own trade-offs.
Why Some Data Centers Don’t Patch and Why They Should
Despite costly consequences, many data center operators don’t get around to patching serious security vulnerabilities until it’s too late.
How secure are your AI and machine learning projects?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning bring new vulnerabilities along with their benefits. Here’s how several companies have minimized their risk.