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GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap to achieve a better balance of network security and performance

The Last Watchdog

But there’s something you can do to get better at striking it: build that balance into your network testing and policy management. Why do so many businesses struggle to balance network security and user experience? Your network security simulations should do the same. Navigating threats. Test and test again.

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Security Affairs

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. reads the report published by the telecommunications company. “To ” reads the joint advisory. ” continues the advisory. “The

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Best Network Security Tools 2021

eSecurity Planet

With almost every aspect of business becoming more digital, enterprise network security software minimizes the impact of cyberattacks — especially as guarding against them protects a company’s operations and safeguards its competitiveness in a fast-moving marketplace. Top network security tools. XM Cyber Platform.

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The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight

WIRED Threat Level

As the US faces the worst telecommunications hack in our nations history, by Chinas Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing FCC chair is determined to bolster network security if its the last thing she does.

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New GTPDOOR backdoor is designed to target telecom carrier networks

Security Affairs

Researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed to target telecom carrier networks. Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier networks.

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U.S. gov adds more Chinese Telecom firms to the Covered List

Security Affairs

Now, working with our national security partners, we are taking additional action to close the door to these companies by adding them to the FCC’s Covered List. This action demonstrates our whole-of-government effort to protect network security and privacy.”. national security.

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Why the Telecom Industry Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

Increasing competition within the broadband market, multi-access edge computing and private cellular networks and the demand for cybersecurity risk management in the 5G era are gaining momentum in telecommunications. The post Why the Telecom Industry Must Prioritize Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.