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Cisco Defending Against AI-Enhanced Phishing: Tips from Cybersecurity Experts

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Manuel | 0 Comments

Cisco has issued a warning regarding the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) software, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to carry out more sophisticated phishing attacks. According to Jeetu Patel, the head of Cisco’s security and collaboration units, AI-powered tools can…

Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA Software

Posted on October 15, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software is affected by the following vulnerabilities: IPsec VPN Crafted ICMP Packet Denial of Service Vulnerability SQL*Net Inspection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability Digital Certificate Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Remote Access VPN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Digital Certificate HTTP Authentication…

Cisco to Purchase Sourcefire for $2.7B in Cash

Posted on July 24, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Preface: Cisco Systems Inc said it will buy software maker Sourcefire Inc for about $2.7 billion to increase its network security services. Cisco announced it was acquiring IPS/IDS vendor Sourcefire for $2.7 billion on Tuesday. Cisco will pay $76 per…

Eight Commands on a Cisco ASA Security Appliance You Should Know

Posted on June 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Eight commands on Cisco ASA security appliance you should know first. There are literally thousands of commands and sub-commands available to configure a Cisco security appliance. However, there are just a few commands required to configure basic functionality on the appliance. …

Fifteen More Useful Cisco Sites to Know Cisco Well

Posted on May 22, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Everything you want to know about Cisco, Cisco hardware, Cisco news, Cisco routers, network security, consumer electronics and more…You can check these 15 more useful Cisco sites, which offer you plenty of Cisco info… To help Cisco masses know Cisco…

Cisco ASA Firewall Licensing

Posted on April 16, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco ASA firewall licensing used to be pretty simple, but as features were rolled out as licenses, the scheme became quite complex. The matters are further complicated since different appliances and versions change the rules. This document will help you…

Video Show: “Lock it Down or Free it Up?”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

On February 29th, at the RSA 2012 conference in San Francisco, Christopher Young, Senior Vice President of Cisco Security, delivered a rousing keynote address “Lock It Down or Free It Up?” …“All of these business realities have dramatically amplified network…

Self-defending Networks, the Marketing’s Dead, and the Goal’s Alive

Posted on December 13, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco security Chief John Stewart on the future of the ‘self-defending network’ and why IT security shops must return to basics. The foundation for a self-defending network is integrated security – security that is native to all aspects of an…