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  Cisco's virtual network interface hit by extremely severe bugs: patch now

  Cisco's DNA Center software had an admin account with default static credentials, but it was quietly fixed in a version Cisco released months ago .

  Liam Tung | 17 May | Read more

• Cisco secures its SDN

  Cisco is looking to provide threat protection for data centers and clouds by integrating acquired security technology with its programmable, policy-based networking portfolio.

  Jim Duffy | 29 Apr | Read more

• Can SDN usher in better IT security?

  That software-defined networking (SDN) is a coming reality is starting to gain traction in IT security circles, with some vendors arguing it could lead to a level of interoperability in security largely missing at present.

  Ellen Messmer | 30 Aug | Read more

• Start-up fights ambush attacks on SDN, virtual machine networks

  Start-up GuardiCore is working on a security product that works through a 'honeypot' approach to detect and block stealthy attacks on software-defined networks (SDN) and multi-vendor virtual-machine infrastructures for enterprise customers as well as cloud-service providers.

  Ellen Messmer | 19 Aug | Read more

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  Security Driving SDN Uptake

  Software Defined Networks are here. In just a couple of years they have moved from theory and are now part of every CIO's planning. And that means a significant rethink is needed when looking at security. With many critical functions moving off proprietary hardware towards open platforms where core functions are abstracted to software, the way networks are managed and secured is changing.

  Anthony Caruana | 31 Mar | Read more

• Is SDN your next security nightmare?

  The big buzzword in networking these days is Software-Defined Networking (SDN), a de-coupling of the data plane and the control plane that allows you to manage physical devices via a software-based controller sitting on a general purpose server.

  Neal Weinberg | 28 Feb | Read more

• Capital letter 'S,' 'D,' 'N' will never happen: VMware exec

  Rack and stack that network and then walk away and leave it alone. VMware's NSX technology will provide all the control necessary going forward, says Steve Mullaney, senior vice president and general manager of VMware's Networking & Security Business Unit.

  John Dix | 13 Jan | Read more

• Juniper: Quick look at security strategy behind its SDN controller security

  Juniper Networks in September made its software-defined network (SDN) controller known as Contrail generally available. Network World Senior Editor Ellen Messmer delves into the security strategy behind the Contrail controller in a discussion with Juniper's Senior Director of Product Management Jennifer Linn, and Chris Hoff, vice president of strategic planning in the security business unit at Juniper.

  Ellen Messmer | 11 Dec | Read more