Why is Cisco Getting into Security Services?

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	Why is Cisco Getting into Security Services? Last week, Cisco announced that it was forming a services group to deliver professional and managed security services. The company also announced that hiring of Bryan Palma as Senior VP and GM to lead this new group. Palma comes to Cisco from Boeing where he held the title of VP of cyber and security solutions. Read More WEBCAST: Juniper Networks Converged Access for a More Agile Enterprise A new convergence trend is making its way through the enterprise: converged user access across wired and wireless networks. Driving this trend is the need to accommodate a dizzying array of devices and data, communicating wirelessly from a variety of locations across and outside of the enterprise. View now >> In this Issue Brocade stocks fabric and net virtualization arsenal to better battle Cisco OpenDaylight "Hydrogen" taking shape FBI warns "Beta Bot" malware can kill your anti-virus programs, steal data Apple iOS 7 surprises as first with new multipath TCP connections INSIDER 5 ways devops can benefit IT 12 lines the IT helpdesk hates to hear WHITE PAPER: Meru Networks Wireless Networking: The Promise of the 802.11ac Standard This IDC Technology Spotlight explores the trends driving BYOD (bring your own device) adoption and the associated impact on enterprise-grade WLANs, especially as it relates to the emerging high capacity 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. Learn more >> Brocade stocks fabric and net virtualization arsenal to better battle Cisco Brocade this week bolstered its fabric networking and network virtualization line-up with new top-of-rack switches and software enhancements. Read More OpenDaylight "Hydrogen" taking shape The OpenDaylight Project has announced new details on its SDN controller architecture, including the name of the first release scheduled for December: "Hydrogen." Read More WEBCAST: Ruckus Wireless Being Smart about 802.11ac This webinar takes a practical looks at the new technology, how it works and what to consider when considering the upgrade from 802.11n. We'll answer the questions surrounding when is a good time to adopt the technology, where to initially deploy it and provide some objective guidance on the realities of its ultimate value. View Now FBI warns "Beta Bot" malware can kill your anti-virus programs, steal data The FBI sent out a warning today about an uptick in the use of malware known as Beta Bot that can steal sensitive data such as log-in credentials and financial information. The FBI says Beta Bot blocks computer users' access to security websites and disables anti-virus programs, leaving computers vulnerable to compromise. Cyber criminals aiming Beta Bot at financial institutions, e-commerce sites,... Read More Apple iOS 7 surprises as first with new multipath TCP connections Apple's iOS 7 is the first large-scale use of a newly-minted Internet protocol, called multipath TCP. It lets computers send and receive data across different network paths and interfaces at the same time, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 3G. Read More WHITE PAPER: Spirent Communications Challenges for Modern Networks Built Using SDN and OpenFlow The Testing Challenges of SDN and OpenFlow white paper Covers Emerging network deployment scenarios, Current shifts in traffic type crossing networks and Challenges with Cost, Agility and Design. Read Now INSIDER 5 ways devops can benefit IT Devops is about getting the people responsible for creating applications to work more closely with the people who maintain apps in production. The goal? Faster delivery, better quality apps. Read More 12 lines the IT helpdesk hates to hear These 12 questions and requests are guaranteed to draw groans from practically any IT pro in the world Read More
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