Advanced network technology expands enterprise options

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | April 13, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Advanced network technology expands enterprise options How do man-in-the-middle attacks on PIN pads expose credit card data? How does USBee turn USB storage devices into covert channels? How serious are the flaws in St. Jude Medical's IoT medical devices? How big data tools and technologies can be protected from risk EXPERT ADVICE Advanced network technology expands enterprise options Buying network services may have been easier in the past when there were fewer --and more expensive -- types of connections. But now, advanced network technology gives enterprises many more options. When it comes to buying bandwidth and getting the job done fast, today is an excellent time for enterprise networking professionals to consider acquiring or upgrading network services. This three-part technical guide considers the latest advanced network technology and network services. Readers will learn about connecting the enterprise WAN to the cloud and about network-on-demand services, which gives corporate IT real-time control. The guide looks at how network services are now using network functions virtualization to make services cheaper and faster. Also covered is an old problem, last-mile delivery -- except now it's become a WAN access first-mile opportunity. Readers of this guide will come away with a deep understanding of the newest networking tech and what options enterprises have now to improve networking system and services.    How do man-in-the-middle attacks on PIN pads expose credit card data? Passive man-in-the-middle attacks on PIN pads can lead to attackers stealing credit card details. Expert Nick Lewis explains how companies can mitigate these attacks.   How does USBee turn USB storage devices into covert channels? USB storage devices can be turned into covert channels with a software tool called USBee. Expert Nick Lewis explains how to protect your enterprise data from this attack.   How serious are the flaws in St. Jude Medical's IoT medical devices? MedSec and Muddy Waters Capital revealed serious flaws in IoT medical devices manufactured by St. Jude Medical. Expert Nick Lewis explains the severity of these vulnerabilities.   How big data tools and technologies can be protected from risk Big data tools and technologies can contribute to your enterprise's overall security, but they also require protection. Find out the controls your enterprise can implement.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.