ITNE: Security, Linux, Networks, DDN, Fortinet (317.3.5)
Volume 317, Issue 3: Aug 19th, 2024 — Aug 25th, 2024
Security
Linux
Linus Torvalds Talks AI, Rust Adoption, And Why The Linux Kernel Is 'The Only Thing That Matters'
Securing the Future: FIPS 140-3 Validation and the DISA STIG for AlmaLinux OS
Networks
DDN News
DDN Gets NVIDIA Nod To Supply Storage To GPU-Serving Cloud Partners
DDN Recognized For Its Foundational Role In HPC And Influence On The AI Revolution
Fortinet News
In this webinar, we'll delve deeper into the complexities of managing Security Champions, addressing common hurdles, and maximizing their impact on your application security posture. Register
Security
Week In Review: Postgresql Databases Under Attack, New Chrome Zero-Day Actively Exploited
Here's an overview of some of last week's most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos:...more
Addressing The Vendor Threat
Recent, high-profile breaches underscore that service providers expand enterprises' attack surface. It is time to address the vendor threat....more
Are We Taking Enterprise Password Management Seriously?
Passwords are the keys to your digital assets: it's how we access applications and data, as well as infrastructure and systems. Often they are characters we type in as part of a logon prompt, but they can also be hidden in code, as an application makes a call to other resources to carry out its tasks....more
Why A Savvy Security Strategy Is Essential
In today's fast-paced digital era, enterprises face an ever-growing landscape of cyber threats. As organizations increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, managing identity risks has become crucial....more
10 Authentication Trends In 2024 And Beyond
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system. It is a critical component of security, ensuring that only authorized individuals or entities can access sensitive information or systems....more
Linux
Linus Torvalds Talks AI, Rust Adoption, And Why The Linux Kernel Is 'The Only Thing That Matters'
In a wide-ranging conversation with Verizon open-source officer Dirk Hohndel, 'plodding engineer' Linus Torvalds discussed where Linux is today and where it may go tomorrow....more
Linux Market Share Reaches New Peak: July 2024 Report
The Linux operating system has reached a notable milestone in desktop market share, according to the latest data from StatCounter. As of July 2024, Linux has achieved a 4.45% market share for desktop operating systems worldwide....more
Securing the Future: FIPS 140-3 Validation and the DISA STIG for AlmaLinux OS
In exciting news - TuxCare recently received a CMVP validated certificate for the AlmaLinux 9.2 kernel and is now on the NIST Active list (ahead of Red Hat & Oracle!), we are expecting our OpenSSL certificate soon too....more
In this 90-minute workshop, we'll focus on how identity and entitlements management applies to cloud environments and its place in a holistic security strategy. Register
Networks
How To Create Subnets In IPv4 And IPv6 Networks
Network administrators subnet networks into segments for improved control and efficiency. IPv4 uses subnet masks, while IPv6 uses prefixes, and each has its own unique steps....more
Why Public Wi-Fi Is A Hacker's Playground (And How To Protect Yourself)
Free Wi-Fi is everywhere, from coffee shops to airports, but convenience often comes with hidden dangers. Public Wi-Fi networks are a goldmine for hackers, offering countless ways to steal your data....more
Average DDoS Attack Costs $6,000 Per Minute
2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it's clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo....more
DDN News
DDN Co-Founder Alex Bouzari, AI And HPC Visionary, Joins NVIDIA's Co-Founder Jensen Huang And Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore With HPCwire Legends Award
DDN (DataDirect Networks) proudly announces that its CEO, Alex Bouzari, has been honored with the prestigious inaugural HPCwire Legends Award. This recognition places Bouzari among the pantheon of technology luminaries who have made the High-Performance Computing industry, a precursor to the AI industry, what it is today....more
DDN Gets NVIDIA Nod To Supply Storage To GPU-Serving Cloud Partners
DDN is being certified by Nvidia to provide the storage component of a reference architecture that is to be used by cloud service providers (CSP) to build Nvidia GPU-powered AI factory infrastructure....more
DDN Recognized For Its Foundational Role In HPC And Influence On The AI Revolution
We are incredibly grateful to the esteemed experts at HPCwire and our valued customers for recognizing our CEO and co-founder, Alex Bouzari, for his visionary leadership in driving DDN's innovation and market leadership....more
Fortinet News
The Skills Gap Leaves Organizations Open To New Threats And Vulnerabilities
With nearly 4 million professionals needed to fill critical cybersecurity roles, organizations around the globe are feeling the impact of the ongoing skills gap. Breaches can rarely be attributed to a single cause, yet 58% of leaders indicate that a lack of IT and cybersecurity skills and training within their organization contributes to security incidents....more
Translating Cybersecurity Jargon Into Business Speak
A key responsibility for cybersecurity professionals is to help top management and decision-makers navigate the intersection of their business needs and security requirements. This includes translating terminology so that leaders before familiar with cybersecurity terminology to better understand how it can affect their organizations and businesses....more
Are you confident in your software supply chain's security? Recent survey of over 300 IT executives globally reveal that 23% of organizations faced SSC breaches, yet only 30% consider it a top priority. Register
This webinar will explore the critical role of leadership in fostering an environment where developers can thrive amidst the move to cloud native. Register
