Posts tagged ‘Security’
Resiliency Is the New SLA: Why AI Demands an Always-On Intelligent Edge
For decades, we’ve measured the network in terms of uptime percentages and bandwidth tiers. In the AI era, those metrics are no longer enough. Resiliency, which is the ability to deliver uninterrupted, any-directional, application-aware connectivity in the face of unpredictable AI workloads, is the new SLA.
CVE-2026-41940: Inside the cPanel/WHM Authentication Bypass
Introduction Hosting control panels operate with near-total authority over a server: websites, databases, DNS, email, and the account lifecycle are all driven from one place. That privilege makes them a high-value target—when a control-plane bug appears, compromise can extend far beyond a single site. CVE-2026-41940 is a pre-authentication bypass affecting WebPros cPanel & WHM (WebHost Manager) and WP2 (WordPress Squared). In practical terms, it lets a remote, unauthenticated attacker reach administrator-level control without supplying valid credentials. Background: What Is cPanel/WHM? cPanel is a widely deployed, Linux-based hosting panel. WHM is the higher-privileged layer used by resellers and server administrators to…
Compliance: Mapping the Coast Guard’s MTSA Cyber Rule to VersaONE
Here is how Versa Unified SASE platform translates 33 CFR Part 101, Subpart F into controls for compliance.
The Ghost in the Leased Line: Unmasking MuddyWater, Surgical Cyber Arm
In the high-stakes theater of global geopolitics, the most effective weapons aren’t always missiles; sometimes, they are just few lines of code.
Closing the Cloud Security Posture Management Gap with Versa CSPM
Today’s environments span multi-cloud infrastructure, SaaS ecosystems, remote endpoints, and an increasing layer of AI-driven applications and integrations. This expansion has introduced a new class of challenges—not just scale, but visibility.
Identity Is the New Perimeter. Stryker Just Taught Us That the Hard Way.
A story on how an Iran-linked group wiped tens of thousands of Stryker’s devices A nation-state attack that changes every assumption we had For years, we have treated nation-state threats as a “Tier 1” problem — something reserved for defense contractors and the energy grid. The March 2026 attack on Stryker Corporation by Iran-linked group Handala officially kills that assumption. On March 11, 2026, Stryker’s corporate Microsoft environment was hit. Employees arrived to find their managed devices wiped out overnight through entirely legitimate Intune commands. Handala claimed 200,000+ systems affected; independent reporting confirms that tens of thousands were impacted. Stryker’s…
Automating Branch-to-Cloud Connectivity and Security: Versa Secure SD-WAN Integration with Zscaler Internet Access
We’re excited to introduce an automated integration between Versa Secure SD-WAN and Zscaler that makes dual-vendor SASE faster, secure and resilient. This integration helps you secure local internet breakout, improve user experience and simplify operations
Why Identity Alone Isn’t Enough: Device Posture in Contextual Zero Trust Security
Identity-based access is incomplete without device posture. Learn how contextual Zero Trust and continuous endpoint profiling reduce standing privilege risk in Dynamic Enterprises.
BrickStorm Malware: Anatomy of a Stealth Linux Backdoor Targeting Modern Infrastructure
BrickStorm is a highly stealthy Linux backdoor designed for long-term, targeted cyber-espionage. Brickstorm is closely associated with Cyber Espionage group UNC5221, which is known for exploiting zero-days vulnerability in network edge appliances like Ivanti, F5 and MiTRE breach. Unlike commodity malware, BrickStorm is deployed post-compromise, operates largely in memory, and uses a modular architecture with custom encrypted command-and-control (C2). Its focus on Linux servers, network appliances, and embedded systems reflects a broader trend: attackers increasingly target infrastructure layers where visibility and detection are weakest.
‘Secure by Design’ at Versa: One Year of Progress
Security is a product decision, not an afterthought. As a further commitment to this principle and as a reflection of our pledge to the CISA Secure by Design goals, over the past year Versa has been putting them into practice across our platform, processes, and programs. Organized below around the seven Secure by Design pledge goals is a summary of the related new capabilities and enhancements we’ve delivered, along with a quick explanation of the importance of the changes.
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Is Your Enterprise Network Ready for AI? Key Findings from EMA Research
By Kevin Sheu
VP of Product Marketing
August 7, 2025
Discover how enterprises are preparing their networks for AI. EMA’s research reveals critical insights on SD-WAN, SASE, security, and observability.
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Redefining LAN: Powering Secure Connectivity for Everything from People to Things
By Dogu Narin
VP of Product Management, Versa Networks
July 15, 2025
Versa Secure SD-LAN is a LAN connectivity solution designed for a world of rapidly growing Enterprise, personal and IoT devices – and evolving security threats. Legacy LANs struggle to identify users or devices, segment traffic precisely, or track device movement. Versa’s approach solves this with built-in micro-segmentation, device-level visibility, and Zero Trust enforcement at every port. It unifies switching, routing, and security policy control into a centrally managed, software-defined platform—eliminating hardware lock-in and reducing operational overhead.
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Reducing the Cost of Ownership with a Unified SASE Strategy
By Anil Gupta
Product Marketing
July 9, 2025
Today’s network and security teams are drowning in a patchwork of systems, each adding cost, management overhead, and risk. And worse yet, this tangled web of tools still can’t keep up with the threat vectors as cloud adoption and hybrid work accelerate. That’s why more organizations are shifting to a platform-based SASE approach to simplify operations, reduce costs, and significantly improve their security posture.
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Securing IoT and OT Devices with Versa Next-Generation Firewall
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
July 8, 2025
How to secure IoT and OT environments with Versa’s Next-Gen Firewall — offering Zero Trust access, device fingerprinting, micro-segmentation, and threat prevention.
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The Rise of Slopsquatting: A New Software Supply Chain Threat
By Rahul Mehta
Product Marketing Analyst
June 12, 2025
As organizations increasingly embrace AI-powered coding tools to accelerate development and reduce engineering overhead, a new threat is emerging at the intersection of generative AI and open-source software (OSS): slopsquatting.
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Why SASE transforms security
By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
May 19, 2025
SASE security transformation unifies networking and security into one cloud platform, cutting complexity and boosting speed. See how unified SASE delivers.
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RSAC 2025: Security at a Crossroads
By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
May 7, 2025
RSAC 2025 in San Francisco last week felt like a turning point. It wasn’t just that with over 44,000 attendees, 650 exhibitors, and the industry’s biggest names in attendance, sessions and the exhibit hall were packed as the pandemic fades further into memory
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Enterprise Networking in 2025: Gartner’s Strategic Roadmap & Trends
By Sambuj Dhara
Product Analyst
April 22, 2025
This blog summarizes the key takeaways from the report to help IT and network leaders understand the challenges ahead and where to focus as they modernize their infrastructure. It’s meant to help IT and network teams cut through the noise, pinpoint where their current approach may fall short, and prioritize the areas that will have the biggest impact on performance, security, and scalability.
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Securing the Open Source Supply Chain: A Network-Centric Approach
By Rahul Mehta
Product Marketing Analyst
April 15, 2025
The widespread use of OSS — from foundational operating systems like Linux to orchestration platforms like Kubernetes — has enabled rapid development and faster innovation. However, as OSS adoption accelerates with the rise of GenAI tools and platforms, so too does the complexity and risk associated with securing open source software. This blog is intended for IT and security leaders who recognize these challenges and are seeking effective strategies to address them.
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How to Secure Private Applications with a Visibility-First ZTNA Approach
By Dhiraj Sehgal
Senior Director, Product Marketing
April 10, 2025
Versa VSPA delivers a visibility-first ZTNA model that prevents lateral movement, enforces identity-aware segmentation, and ensures compliance across your internal environments. With integrated security and single-pass enforcement, VSPA transforms private access into a fully governed, observable, and secure service.
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