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Network World Security Alert Feb 22, 2017 Cisco deepens enterprise network virtualization, security detection of DNA suite Cisco today announced a variety of hardware, software and services designed to increase network virtualization and bolster security for campus, branch office and cloud customers. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Java and Python FTP attacks can punch holes through firewalls • We finally know how much a data breach can cost • Breaking through the cybersecurity bubble • New York State cybersecurity rules and the skills shortage • Cisco Rapid Threat Containment quickly detects, removes infected end points • IoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy • 8 steps to regaining control over shadow IT • IRS Dirty Dozen: Phishing, phone cons and identity theft lead scam list for 2017 • (2010) 'Hope all is well' can be annoying as ... well, it can be annoying Solution Center: Rapid7 Do You Have the Power to Make Nothing Happen? When it comes to security, the ability to "Make Nothing Happen" is really quite exciting. Check out these resources to learn how Rapid7's threat exposure management, incident detection and security advisory services enable organizations to see network risks and spot attacks before they damage your network. When you can make nothing happen, your enterprise can make growth happen. Read More ▶ Java and Python FTP attacks can punch holes through firewalls The Java and Python runtimes fail to properly validate FTP URLs, which can potentially allow attackers to punch holes through firewalls to access local networks. Read More ▶ We finally know how much a data breach can cost Thanks to Yahoo and Verizon's renegotiated deal, we finally have a real number for how much a data breach can cost. And it's huge. Read More ▶ Breaking through the cybersecurity bubble At the recent RSA cybersecurity conference, interoperability and cooperation were a common theme, but not everyone is taking it seriously. Read More ▶ New York State cybersecurity rules and the skills shortage New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) rules mandate comprehensive and ongoing training for cybersecurity professionals. Right direction, long way to go. Read More ▶ Cisco Rapid Threat Containment quickly detects, removes infected end points Set up and use Cisco's Rapid Threat Containment with Cisco Firepower Management Center and Identity Services Engine to detect, remove infected end points. Read More ▶ IoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy Issues of privacy increase as IoT sensors collect more information about us and criminal investigators seek to use that data as evidence, Read More ▶ 8 steps to regaining control over shadow IT Learn how to discover those employees who went roaming for outside services. Read More ▶ IRS Dirty Dozen: Phishing, phone cons and identity theft lead scam list for 2017 The Internal Revenue Service rounded up some of the usual suspects in its annual look at the Dirty Dozen scams you need to watch out for this year. It should come as no surprise that the IRS saw a big spike in phishing and malware incidents during the 2016 tax season because the agency has been very public about its battle with this scourge. Read More ▶ (2010) 'Hope all is well' can be annoying as ... well, it can be annoying Read More ▶ Video/Webcast: ServiceNow Best Practices for Addressing Vulnerabilities Discover best practices for how to respond to new high-profile vulnerabilities. Read More ▶ Join The Network World Communities As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook ▶ Network World on LinkedIn ▶ SLIDESHOWS 10 ways tech pros can take charge of their professional development What cyberinsurance gotchas companies must be ready for Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. How Google reinvented security and eliminated the need for firewalls 2. Cisco reserves $125 million to pay for faulty clock component in switches, routers 3. Juniper facing fatal clock flaw that impacts Cisco routers, switches 4. University attacked by its own vending machines, smart light bulbs and 5,000 IoT devices 5. Apple to unveil iOS 11 at WWDC on June 5 6. 7 free tools every network needs 7. Why big data projects fail and how to make 2017 8. Hot products at RSA 2017 9. NSS Labs rated 13 advanced endpoint security products, flagged 2 with caution rating 10. RSA: Elite cryptographers scoff at idea that law enforcement can overcome encryption

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