networking
New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail
When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask …
Keeping the internet afloat: How to protect the global cable network
The resilience of the world’s submarine cable network is under new pressure from geopolitical tensions, supply chain risks, and slow repair processes. A new report from the …
LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act
Anyone who has set up a smart home knows the routine: one app to dim the lights, another to adjust the thermostat, and a voice assistant that only understands exact phrasing. …
Open-source flow monitoring with SENSOR: Benefits and trade-offs
Flow monitoring tools are useful for tracking traffic patterns, planning capacity, and spotting threats. But many off-the-shelf solutions come with steep licensing costs and …
What the Matter 1.4.2 update means for smart home security
Matter is built on the idea that smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and easy to use. It is based on Internet Protocol (IP), which allows devices, mobile apps, and …
Open-source server management platform Proxmox VE 9.0 released
Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) 9.0 introduces advancements in both storage and networking capabilities, addressing critical enterprise demands. A highlight is the …
Calico: Open-source solution for Kubernetes networking, security, and observability
Calico is an open-source unified platform that brings together networking, security, and observability for Kubernetes, whether you’re running in the cloud, on-premises, …
Ruckus network management solutions riddled with unpatched vulnerabilities
Claroty researcher Noam Moshe has discovered serious vulnerabilities in two Ruckus Networks (formerly Ruckus Wireless) products that may allow attackers to compromise the …
Bluetooth 6.1 released, enhances privacy and power efficiency
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has released Bluetooth 6.1, and one of the most important new features is an update to how devices manage privacy and power. The update, …
Wi-Fi 7 trials show big performance gains for enterprise networks
The next generation of wireless technology is getting a real-world test, and the results are promising. Recent trials led by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in …
FortiSwitch vulnerability may give attackers control over vulnerable devices (CVE-2024-48887)
Fortinet has released patches for flaws affecting many of its products, among them a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-48887) in its FortiSwitch appliances that could allow …
Regulations, security, and remote work: Why network outsourcing is booming
A growing number of enterprises in the US are adopting managed network services to support AI and other new technologies across increasingly complex networks, according to …