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CNAP Platforms: The Next Evolution of Cloud Security

eSecurity Planet

Businesses have far more cloud security options than they once did, making clouds often as safe as, if not safer than, on-premises solutions. Still, cloud security has grown increasingly complicated as application development and deployment have grown. As clouds grow, they need a more comprehensive, transparent solution.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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NEW TECH SNAPSHOT: The role of ‘MSSPs’ in helping businesses manage cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

The global market for managed security services is estimated to be growing at a compound annual rate of 14 percent and should climb to $44 billion by 2026 , up from $23 billion in 2021, says research firm MarketsandMarkets. The focus in those early days was on compliance and device management.

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MY TAKE: ‘Network Detection and Response’ emerges as an Internet of Things security stopgap

The Last Watchdog

Data collected by IoT devices will increasingly get ingested into cloud-centric networks where it will get crunched by virtual servers. I had a fascinating discussion about this with Sri Sundaralingam, vice president of cloud and security solutions at ExtraHop , a Seattle-based supplier of NDR technologies. We spoke at RSA 2020.

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Black Hat insights: WAFs are getting much more dynamic making them well-suited to protect SMBs

The Last Watchdog

That said, there is one venerable technology – web application firewalls ( WAFs) – that is emerging as a perfect fit for SMBs in today’s environment, as all companies shift to a deeper reliance on cloud services and mobile apps. billion in 2020, according to Mordor Intelligence. It can be a traditional web app or a mobile app using a web API.

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The dynamic forces behind data center re-transformation 

IBM Big Data Hub

As-a-service models are expected to become more prevalent, with IDC forecasting that 65% of tech buyers will prioritize these models by 2026​​ This shift echoes the response to economic pressures and the need to fill talent gaps in IT operations.

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Luna HSMs FIPS 140-3 Validation

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The CMVP no longer accepts submissions for FIPS 140-2, and existing 140-2 certifications are slated to become historical beginning September 2026. First, it is important to point out that the introduction of FIPS 140-3 started the clock on sunsetting the previous iteration of the standard.