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How the UK MoJ achieved secure networks for prisons and offices with Palo Alto Networks
When it comes to digital transformation, there are few organizations that face the unique challenges of the UK’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) The MoJ operates around 1,200 sites, across which 96,000 civil servants and 6,500 contractors work, with this number changing all the time. But to make matters even more complex, it also provides network services to the UK’s prison…
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How to watch DirecTV Stream anywhere with a VPN – including regional sports networks
DirecTV Stream is one of the best live TV streaming services available in the U.S., especially for sports fans, but it’s now making a concerted effort to shake things up. In recent months, its operator DirecTV has taken steps to not only address long-standing criticisms but to lay down the gauntlet to its rivals, most notably Sling TV, the cable…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Organizations are at risk of falling prey to a common network vulnerability that allows threat actors to evade detection and spread malware with impunity, law enforcement agencies have warned. ‘Fast flux’ is a domain-based technique used to hide communications sent by malware to its command and control (C2) infrastructure – the malicious servers that send out updates and new directions…
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Remote Teams NPM: Monitor & Optimize Networks
Whether an organization has embraced a fully remote workforce or a hybrid model, maintaining network performance across geographically dispersed teams is a core task. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based applications, collaboration tools, and real-time communication systems, it becomes essential to ensure that network performance remains optimal for remote workers to perform at their best. Network performance monitoring (NPM) tools…
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P2P for Content Distribution Networks (CDNs)
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) have transformed the availability and delivery speed of Web content and are particularly important in the case of media files, such as video. Traditional CDNs use a central network of servers to cache and deliver content to users based on their geographic proximity to the servers. However, as the internet grows and the demand for more…
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Security in P2P Networks
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks have evolved from simple file-sharing systems to complex infrastructures that support a wide range of applications, including content distribution, decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain technologies, and collaborative platforms. These decentralized networks, in which each participant (or “peer”) acts as both a client and a server, eliminate the need for central servers. This decentralized architecture offers numerous benefits, including…
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Bandwidth Management for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Networks
The advent of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 represents a significant leap in wireless technology, offering ultra-high speeds, improved reliability, and increased network capacity. As homes and businesses deploy these new Wi-Fi standards, one of the major challenges they face is managing the substantial increase in bandwidth demand. In environments with multiple devices demanding simultaneous access to the network, ensuring…
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Europol Warns Criminal Networks Are Embracing AI, Making Fraud Smarter and Harder to Detect
Image: DC_Studio/Envato Elements Organised crime gangs are using artificial intelligence for fraud, data theft, and money laundering, according to a new report by Europol. The European law enforcement agency revealed the extent to which criminals are exploiting the technology and said it has “fundamentally reshaped the organised crime landscape.” “The same qualities that make AI revolutionary — accessibility, adaptability and…
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Optimizing Performance in Virtual Networks & Best Tools for 2025
Virtual networks, driven by software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization, have revolutionized the way IT infrastructure is managed. These networks provide flexibility, scalability, and efficiency by abstracting the hardware components and enabling network configurations to be created and adjusted through software. However, as networks become more virtualized, it becomes increasingly essential to ensure their performance is optimized to meet the…
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