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Local Backups: Return to Safe Harbor
Local Backups: Return to Safe Harbor

Why companies are rediscovering local backup strategies: In recent years, companies have become increasingly dependent on cloud solutions - like ships that have drifted further and further away from the safe shore. While 81 percent of companies use cloud services, a strategic turnaround is now emerging: on-premises backup strategies stand tall like a steadfast lighthouse. Amid the turbulent sea of ​​cybersecurity threats and cost pressures, they show companies a safe harbor. This surprising revival of local data backup is based on a combination of robust security measures, cost efficiency and strategic control - characteristics that lead the way like a reliable...

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Local AI appliance for protected Gen-AI applications
Local AI appliance for protected GenAI applications Image by Kohji Asakawa on Pixabay

Silent AI is a new AI appliance for generative AI applications (GenAI) that ensures the highest level of data security and privacy. This enables companies to use the latest AI technology without any internal knowledge leaving the company. Silent AI is based on a local large language model (LLM) with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and local vector databases. This appliance offers a comprehensive service for connecting various knowledge sources without internal knowledge ever leaving the appliance. Main features of Silent AI Local large language model with RAG The appliance integrates a local LLM, which is supplemented by retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). This technology improves the accuracy and…

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Researcher: Cracked Cisco appliance and installed Doom on it 
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Security researcher Aaron Thacker actually just wanted to build a server out of a Cisco appliance. He discovered a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller. He then installed Doom and played it as a demo in the management console. Security researcher Aaron Thacker only managed to hack a Cisco C195 Email Security Appliance, but the vulnerability affects a whole range of Cisco devices. Thacker just wanted to build a server out of the appliance and discovered the vulnerability during the conversion. He then started a chain of attacks: He changed the BIOS,…

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Barracuda: Replace attacked ESG hardware
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The otherwise secure Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliances (ESG) have a problem: In mid-May 2023, Barracuda identified the vulnerability (CVE-2023-28681) on their appliances, which was actively attacked. However, the existing security update is not able to close backdoors created by malware. Barracuda therefore recommends immediate hardware replacement. Initially, as with many vulnerabilities found, all started: On May 18, 2023, Barracuda was made aware of anomalous traffic originating from Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. The very next day, Barracuda identified the vulnerability (CVE-2023-28681) which was already being actively exploited....

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High-end platforms against DDoS 
Traffic: high-end platforms against DDoS

Radware introduces a powerful new series of six defense platforms against cyber attacks and DDoS called DefensePro X. Also new is the Radware Cyber ​​Controller, a state-of-the-art management, security operations and orchestration system. The next-generation solution combines unprecedented performance and DDoS protection with improved usability and visibility to protect against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Built-in, automated protection algorithms mitigate encrypted attacks, DNS floods, and DDoS attacks at the application layer (L7) in real time. The DefensePro X line offers five new hardware platforms and one virtual platform with a wide range of DDoS protection features to…

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New Fireboxes from WatchGuard
New Fireboxes from WatchGuard

WatchGuard Introduces New T-Series Fireboxes: Connectivity to the Unified Security Platform, improved hardware performance and additional features increase the protection of organizations of all types. WatchGuard Technologies today announced the availability of new T-Series Fireboxes. The T25/T25-W, T45/T45-POE/T45-W-POE and T85-POE tabletop firewall appliances are built on WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform architecture. Comprehensive security functionalities are made available via the connection to the WatchGuard Cloud – including simple configuration and administration. Organizations that are decentralized or that have to deal with numerous remote connections in day-to-day business benefit in particular. These can before the…

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Compact hardware firewall for home offices and SMEs
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The new Intra2net Appliance Micro protects small teams. The compact hardware firewall ensures the secure connection of SMEs, locations and home offices for up to 10 workstations. The security specialist Intra2net expands the product family. With the new Intra2net Appliance Micro, the manufacturer presents a particularly compact hardware platform that is designed for use in networks with up to ten workstations. The range of functions of the silent and energy-saving appliance ranges from a secure site connection to comprehensive UTM protection for small companies. High throughput rates and AES hardware acceleration The new Intra2net Appliance Micro represents the Intra2net hardware…

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