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Why Google Cloud Turned to AMD to Solve for Runtime Encryption

AMD’s latest server chips enabled better scalability, less lag, and more memory than Intel SGX, the cloud provider said.

Hackers Use Java to Hide Malware on the Data Center Network

Code written in Java typically goes undetected by antivirus software, allowing for crippling attacks.

VMware Cloud Director Vulnerability Allows Data Center Takeovers

The vulnerability has been fixed with an upgrade, but unpatched systems risk the deletion of databases and virtual machines, or even having an attacker gain…

New Malware Makes Air-Gapped Data Center Networks Less Bulletproof

An advanced cyberespionage group is designing malware that can “jump” across air gaps, researchers say.

New Malware Hides Inside Rogue Virtual Machines

Security experts identify a new worrisome threat vector, but not all of them agree it has legs.

Octarine Acquisition to Boost VMware’s Kubernetes Security Play

The acquisition reflects a broader shift in cybersecurity, driven by containerization.

Five Tips for Remote Data Center Manager Security During the Pandemic

In the rush to rebuild operations for WHO, there’s a good chance some security hygiene items may have been overlooked.

Hackers Exploiting SaltStack Vulnerability Hit Data Centers

Attacks via the popular server management software came swiftly after a researcher discovered the weakness.

Cybersecurity Startups Seek New Ways in a Perimeter-Less, Zero-Trust World

New companies are taking fresh, innovative approaches to enterprise network security, but the security startup space has slowed down this year.

Data Center Providers Adjust to Doing Business Remotely

From cybersecurity and physical infrastructure to sales, the colocation industry shifts to working from home.

Colo Customers Lean on Remote Data Center Management Tools Amid the Pandemic

The lockdown has made remote data center management tools essential for colocation providers to continue serving their clients.

The Promise of Intelligent Cybersecurity Is Starting to Come True, Slowly

Next-gen SIEMs, sandboxing, honeypots, penetration testing, and zero-trust are all now better because of new intelligence capabilities.

Data Center Operators Cut Onsite Staff and Visitors, Postpone Projects

The pandemic has put double pressure on critical infrastructure providers, who must stay open while helping slow the virus’s spread.

Intel Security Gap Hard to Exploit Without Physical Data Center Access

Security researchers say the flaw is “unfixable,” but attackers would need to get inside your data center to use it.

Are You Getting Bang for Your Cybersecurity Budget Buck?

Cybersecurity spending keep rising, but recent data suggests that overall defenses aren’t getting more effective.

Palo Alto Partnership May Boost Confidence in Google Cloud’s Chronicle

The cloud provider’s security unit is said to have been struggling, and its RSA announcements might provide a boost.

You’ve Encrypted Your Data in the Cloud, but are Your Keys Safe?

Storing the keys in the same cloud as the data isn’t the safest option, so what are the alternatives?

CCPA and GDPR: The Data Center Pitfalls of the ‘Right to be Forgotten’

Compliance with the new privacy rules doesn’t always fall on data center managers, but when it does, it’s more difficult than it may sound.

Should Data Centers Have Common Physical Infrastructure Security Standards?

If the industry doesn’t formulate a set of standards for securing critical infrastructure, regulators might.

Say Goodbye to Windows Server 2008 — and Hello to Azure?

As Microsoft prepares to end support for the widely installed OS, here are the key security considerations.

Google Details Its Zero-Trust Architecture. Can Enterprises Use It?

The firewall is dead, and zero trust is here to replace it. But Google’s BeyondProd is only one way to skin the zero-trust cat.

CyrusOne Confirms Ransomware Attack, Says Six Customers Affected

The attack was limited to its managed services business in a single New York data center, the company said.

With Aporeto, Palo Alto Looks Away from the Firewall and Toward the Future

Seeing its firewall sales softening, the security vendor makes another acquisition to reorient itself for the cloud era.

Google’s OpenTitan Chip Could Make Data Centers More Secure… Someday

Based on the secure chip in Pixel phones, the recently open sourced project holds promise for data center hardware.

Technical Debt: A Data Center Security Risk You Can’t Afford

Legacy applications can leave massive security holes and must be dealt with, no matter how critical they are.

Survey: Most Data Center Managers Rely on Outdated Security Practices

While experts aren’t surprised, they recommend adding the latest tools to your security strategy now.

How Ethical Hacking Can Strengthen Your Data Center Security

White hat hackers can be extremely useful, as long as you stay within certain guardrails.

Survey: Most Enterprises Still Blame End-User Incompetence for Security Lapses

But experts say this line of thinking doesn’t help, and companies should hold themselves responsible for securing their networks.

What Data Center Managers Can Do to Secure APIs, the New Perimeter

APIs make for a more feature-rich and dynamics world of applications, but they also increase attack surface.

Do Oracle Cloud’s “No-Oracle-Code” Servers Make It More Secure?

Taking a closer look at Larry Ellison’s claim of a superior, “fundamentally different” cloud architecture.