Cisco issues critical security warning for Nexus data centre switches
Cisco has issued some 40 security advisories but only one of them was deemed “critical”.
Stories by Michael Cooney
Cisco goes all in on WiFi 6
The Cisco Catalyst 9100 family and Meraki MR 45/55 WiFi-6 access points are built on Cisco silicon and communicate via pre-802.1ax protocols.
Venerable Cisco Catalyst 6000 switches ousted by new Catalyst 9600
Cisco introduced Catalyst 9600 switches that let customers automate, set policy, provide security and gain assurance across wired and wireless networks.
Cisco: DNSpionage attack adds new tools, morphs tactics
The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks and better hide their activities.
Cisco Talos details exceptionally dangerous DNS hijacking attack
Cisco Talos says state-sponsored attackers are battering DNS to gain access to sensitive networks and systems
US govt warns on VPN security bug in Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Pulse software
VPN packages from Cisco, Palo Alto, F5 and Pusle may improperly secure tokens and cookies, allowing nefarious actors an opening to invade and take control over an end user’s system.
Cisco taps into AWS for data centre, cloud applications
Cisco Cloud ACI for AWS lets customers manage and secure applications running in the data center or in Amazon Web Service cloud environments
Cisco, Google reenergize multi-cloud/hybrid cloud nuptials
Cisco and Google have expanded their joint cloud development activities with Google's Anthos announcement
Cisco warns of two security patches that don’t work, issues 17 new ones for IOS flaws
Cisco is issuing 17 new fixes for security problems with IOS and IOS/XE software that runs most of its routers and switches, while it has no patch yet to replace flawed patches to RV320 and RV 325 routers.
Cisco forms VC firm looking to weaponize fledgling technology companies
Decibel, an investment firm focused on early stage funding for enterprise-product startups, will back technologies related to Cisco's core interests.
Cisco directs high priority patches for IP phone security exposures
Cisco has advised customers using its 7800 and 8800 series IP phones they should patch a variety of high-priority vulnerabilities.
Cisco spreads AI across WebEx meetings
Cisco WebEx has rolled out a package of AI-based features designed to make business meetings more efficient and intuitive.
How SDN, SD-WAN and security fit in VMware's strategy
VMware networking and security chief Tom Gillis looks at competing with Cisco and how the tech giant will bolster NSX and more.
VMware firewall takes aim at defending apps in data centre, cloud
VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds.
Cisco uncorks 26 security patches for switches, firewalls
Cisco is patching holes in software for Nexus 3000, 3500, 7000, 9000 switches and for Firepower 4100 Series next-generation firewall and Firepower 9300.