Firewalls, RoutersHow to Design Segmentation That Actually Reduces Blast RadiusSC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Brian BurnettJuly 27, 2026Does movement between these zones require explicit authorization or can it proceed on implicit trust?
Firewalls, RoutersWhat Is Network Security?SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Erika CarraraJuly 23, 2026Network security is the practice of protecting the communication paths that connect devices, applications, and data
Critical Infrastructure SecurityRussia’s FSB attacks critical infrastructure, says 12 Western nationsSteve ZurierJuly 13, 2026Russian hackers target outdated Cisco routers in decade-long espionage campaign.
Vulnerability ManagementPalo Alto Networks says patch for exploited PAN-OS firewall bug forthcomingSteve ZurierMay 7, 2026Palo Alto confirms that its PAN-OS firewalls were actively exploited by a zero-day for more than a month.
Zero trustThe hybrid security control plane: Making zero trust operationalPaul WagenseilApril 8, 2026Proper zero trust can't be achieved without a control layer to coordinate the different moving parts.
Network SecurityF5 BIG-IP APM DoS bug exploited as an RCE, added to CISA listSteve ZurierMarch 30, 2026Flaw upgraded to an actively exploited RCE, experts advise teams to patch right away.
RansomwareMirai-based botnet evolution fuels escalating botnet activitySC StaffMarch 26, 2026Activity of botnets has increased by 26% and 24% during the first and second half of 2025, respectively, with the escalation primarily driven by U.S.-based bots and nodes, as well as the ongoing evolution of the Mirai malware, according to HackRead.
Network SecurityFCC bans foreign-made routers in bid to secure supply chainSteve ZurierMarch 25, 2026Security pros OK with FCC’s move to ban foreign routers, but say the real risk lies with unmanaged identities.
