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Firewalla launches its Purple gigabit home firewall

TechCrunch

Over the course of the last few years, Firewalla ‘s combined firewall and router devices have made a name for themselves as the go-to hardware security tools for many enthusiasts and small businesses. From surviving to thriving as a hardware startup. Image Credits: Firewalla. Image Credits: Firewalla.

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A Practical History of the Firewall – Part 3: Performance Takes Center Stage

Firemon

As internet speeds increased and firewall adoption inside the enterprise increased, performance drove purchasing decisions. Enter Netscreen, the firewall appliance, and the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Netscreenintroduced the purpose-built firewall “appliance.” Cisco was selling the PIX in the 90s.

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The Technology Enabling Successful Hybrid Workforce Transformation

CIO

To adapt to this new “new normal,” organizations will need to reinforce their workforces with technologies that can keep pace. 2] In this arena, desktop virtualization and cloud technologies will play starring roles. What was once an anomaly is now a global reality as remote and hybrid work models settle in across industries.

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The AI continuum

CIO

AI’s broad applicability and the popularity of LLMs like ChatGPT have IT leaders asking: Which AI innovations can deliver business value to our organization without devouring my entire technology budget? How you use AI will vary based on the nature of your business, what you produce, and the value you can create with AI technologies.

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Four questions for a casino InfoSec director

CIO

With the CSO50 Conference + Awards coming to the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona, October 2-4, we asked Bill Tsoukatos, Information Technology Director at Fort McDowell Enterprises, which owns the resort, to tell us what it’s like to manage IT security at a casino property.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

CIO

But 86% of technology managers also said that it’s challenging to find skilled professionals in software and applications development, technology process automation, and cloud architecture and operations. Companies will have to be more competitive than ever to land the right talent in these high-demand areas.

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UScellular and Palo Alto Networks Join Forces to Secure 5G

Palo Alto Networks

Remember when securing your network meant throwing up a firewall and calling it a day? Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) go beyond the internet perimeter, providing comprehensive visibility and real-time threat mitigation for both UScellular’s high-capacity network interfaces and its customers. What’s the twist?

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