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EP 505 | NOVEMBER 26, 2024

NetBox Makes Lateral Moves with New Products; Submarine Cable Cuts Raise Suspicions

This week we dive into a serious one-two set of vulnerabilities being exploited in Palo Alto Networks software, VMware taking a second crack at patching a vCenter vulnerability, and notable CVEs in D-Link and HPC gear. NetBox Labs moves laterally into network device discovery, and Nokia raises its switching profile via an extended deal with Microsoft Azure. Cable cuts in the Baltic Sea raise suspicions of sabotage (though concrete evidence has yet to surface). Plus more tech news analysis. | LISTEN NOW

SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Converge Networking and Security with Fortinet APs and Switches

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk Ethernet switches and wireless APs with sponsor Fortinet. Yes, Fortinet. Best known for firewalls and other security products, Fortinet has a full line of switches for the campus and data center, as well as a robust portfolio of wireless APs. Fortinet is here to make its case as a switching and wireless player, how its products converge networking and security, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 041 | NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Dealing with Client and AP Power Mismatch

Today on Heavy Wireless we dive into how to address power mismatches that can arise between wireless clients and APs. We talk about how to measure output from antennas and APs, regulations that affect your deployment, why cranking up the output on an AP doesn't necessarily result in better coverage, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 041 | NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cyber Insurance from a Policyholder Perspective

Cyber insurance provides compensation if a company suffers financial loss due to a security incident. We talk with a policy holder about why his company got cyber insurance, how a provider measures the risk of a potential customer, controls a provider might want to see in place, the role of a breach lawyer in the event of an incident, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 258 | NOVEMBER 27, 2024

How System Initiative Rethinks Infrastructure as Code

Wi-Fi 7 brings new features and capabilities to the market, such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and airtime optimization, which can enhance throughput and reduce latency. In today’s episode of Heavy Wireless, host Keith Parsons and guest Phil Morgan explore the advancements and practical implications of Wi-Fi 7. Phil shares his experiences testing Wi-Fi 7 with various access points and client devices. | LISTEN NOW