SSL Journal

Palo Alto Networks leverages Avnet Technology Solutions' proven training methodology to support resellers and boost business growth Brussels, Belgium, 15 May 2012 - Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distribution leader and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced that they are launching a comprehensive training programme for Palo Alto Networks™ resellers in UK, Germany and across EMEA. The agreement will strengthen the existing distribution partnership between the two companies while creating new opportunities for channel partners looking to target the high-growth network security market. Palo Alto Networks™ delivers next-generation firewall solutions that help organisations improve visibility and control of network traffic while ensuring secure access to applications, users and content. The training programme will enable Palo Al... (more)

Enterprise APIs and OAuth: Have it All

Enterprises often frustrate developers. Why do Enterprises always seem so behind when it comes to the very latest technology? In particular, a trend we are seeing is the continued struggle to marry Enterprise authentication with the burgeoning world of REST APIs. Developers want to use REST, but Enterprises need enterprise grade API security. We think this problem will only worsen as Enterprises continue their rapid adoption of APIs. It seems clear that SOAP, while capable of Enterprise grade authentication through X.509 and SAML, will be left behind as the “Skinny jeans Faceboo... (more)

Introducing the F5 Technical Certification Program

Can you explain the role of the Cache-Control HTTP header? How about the operational flow of data during an SMTP authentication exchange? Are you well-versed in the anatomy of an SSL handshake and the implications of encrypting data as it flows across the network? Can you explain the features and functionalities of protocols and technologies specific to the Transport layer? If so, then you won’t need to study nearly as much as many of your compatriots when you take the test to become an F5 Certified™ professional. Introducing the F5 Technical Certification Program (F5-TCP) F5 Cert... (more)

The 'All of the Above' Approach to Improving Application Performance

You probably recall years ago the old “Tastes Great vs Less Filling” advertisements. The ones that always concluded in the end that the beer in question was not one or the other, but both. Whenever there are two ostensibly competing technologies attempting to solve the same problem, we run into the same old style argument. This time, in the SPDY versus Web Acceleration debate, we’re inevitably going to arrive at the conclusion it’s both less filling and tastes great. SPDY versus Web Acceleration In general, what may appear on the surface to be competing technologies are actually... (more)

Nine Steps to Secure Your Exchange Server

In this article we will list some steps you can take to make sure your Exchange Server is running as securely as possible. 1. Harden the OS We can’t stress enough how important it is to harden the OS that is hosting the Exchange Server. It might seem obvious to you but, in fact, many IT professionals seem to forget about this first basic step. You can try to harden the OS by yourself, or use some of the tools available out there to help you. The important thing here is to disable all unnecessary services and to patch the server regularly. 2. Run MBSA, SCW, SCM, and EBPA So you ... (more)