TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of January 1, 2018

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:45:25 +0000

Happy New Year! It’s out with the old, in with the new, right? Except we all know that the old tends to stick around, especially when it comes to vulnerabilities and patching them. Trend Micro predicts that that 2018’s biggest attacks will originate from known vulnerabilities. And speaking of known vulnerabilities, the Zero Day Initiative…

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The problem with next-gen firewall app control

Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:45:02 +0000

As much as 90% of application traffic is unidentified<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&#038;blog=834173&#038;post=44915&#038;subd=sophos&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/R7-luNl8hec” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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The problem with next-gen firewall protection

Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:02:25 +0000

You expected a symphony orchestra, not a one-man-band.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&#038;blog=834173&#038;post=44887&#038;subd=sophos&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/I2qd0m-GVF0″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of December 25, 2017

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:13:02 +0000

Last Sunday, my day could be best described by the lyrics of Sammy Hagar’s song “I Can’t Drive 55.” I was issued a ticket for an alleged speeding infraction. I usually drive about 10 mph over the speed limit, but my “alleged” lead foot got the best of me and so did the Texas Highway…

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TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of December 18, 2017

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:51:16 +0000

In the 2000 movie High Fidelity, the concept of making lists is a dominant focus. What are your top five favorite records? Top five side one, track ones? Top five dream jobs? In the movie, Rob Gordon, portrayed by John Cusack, decides to categorize his top five most memorable breakups in order to determine why…

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TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of December 11, 2017

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:06:45 +0000

If you read my weekly blog or follow me on Twitter, you know that I’m a huge sports fan. Unfortunately, when you don’t live in the town of your favorite team, you can be subject to blackout rules. So, my husband and I decided to purchase NFL Sunday Ticket from DirecTV. Fast forward to a…

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The problem with firewalls

Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:01:55 +0000

Why “more of the same” is no longer an option.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&#038;blog=834173&#038;post=44406&#038;subd=sophos&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/eoDqNplHBV8″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of December 4, 2017

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:45:44 +0000

It snowed in Austin, Texas last night. It’s not a big deal for those of you who live in areas where you’re used to snow, but for those of us who are native Texans, it’s a big deal. Funny enough, I had scheduled a maintenance appointment for later today to make sure our heater is…

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