Security

A special report on COVID-19's impact on data center operators, global networks, and enterprise IT.

Open source security tools have come a long way and can be as effective as propriety tools. However, there can be disadvantages to using just open source tools, so a mixed model may be the best route to go.

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

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 admin privileges.

The moves to secure Azure cloud services range from providing greater visibility into third parties with access to an organization's applications and data to improving risk assessment with a Secure Score API.

“Over the past weeks, we have witnessed attacks that have targeted medical facilities and organizations on the front lines of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.”