The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods

The discussion highlights urgent vulnerabilities in Cisco's firewall products, igniting an emergency directive from CISA for federal agencies to patch flaws actively being exploited. A troubling incident in Australia reveals how a firewall upgrade led to blocked emergency calls, resulting in tragic fatalities. Additionally, there's a focus on a Supermicro firmware risk, the appeal ruling on the AT&T and Nokia patent verdict, and Upscale AI's ambitious plans to disrupt the AI landscape with open standards.

Max Zumer, Director of Products for SOC Platforms at Fortinet, dives into the world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). He emphasizes the crucial role of SOCs in continuous monitoring and response, highlighting how even small businesses face cyber threats. Max explains Fortinet's tiered SOC framework that accommodates organizations at various stages of security maturity. He also shares insights on leveraging AI to enhance SOC performance, reduce detection times, and transform workflows, making security a core part of business resilience.

James June, an IP core network architect and director of MassIX, dives deep into the physical infrastructure of internet exchanges. He shares his journey from early networking experiences to founding Toradex amid Boston's colocation boom. The conversation highlights the intricacies of local peering, the challenges of managing dark fiber, and the importance of building an independent fiber backbone. James also discusses the regulatory landscape in Massachusetts and the skills needed beyond networking to succeed in the industry.

We’re diving into another IPv6 Basics today with the topic of dual-stack, which means running the IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks simultaneously. We get many questions about the implications of running dual-stack, and in this episode we’ll provide answers. We start by getting a little finicky about the definition of dual-stack, and then talk about... Read more »

We dive back into the world of IPsec with an episode dedicated to configuring IPsec tunnels. After discussing a listener comment regarding transport mode in IPsec tunnels, Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky work through topics such as multi-vendor IPsec configuration, licensing, and the details of configuration and routing. Bonus material: MTU size and NAT-T. Episode... Read more »

Elad Ben-Israel, founder and former CEO of Wing Cloud and creator of WingLang, shares candid insights into his startup journey. He discusses the challenges of finding product-market fit and the impact of current AI trends on development. Elad reflects on the importance of distinguishing between application needs and platform responsibilities. He also explores how Kubernetes influences developer experience and the future of cloud consumption, while contemplating the sustainability of WingLang after Wing Cloud's closure.

In this discussion, Greg Botts, a senior network engineer at Intel with a rich background in networking, shares insights on automating the task of managing over 5,000 devices across 56 data centers. He talks about the transition from YAML files to a sophisticated rendering engine and the critical role of APIs in modernizing infrastructure. Greg also highlights Intel's choice of the open-source tool NetBox for better management and the exciting potential of AI in automating processes and enhancing network efficiency.

As automation of machinery in industrial environments grows, there is a need for reliable wireless technologies to connect and control mobile assets. Mobile assets cannot tolerate dropped connections or network latency, which could jeopardize safety among other problems. Cisco’s Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul is one such product that promises to deliver reliable wireless in industrial environments. ... Read more »

Microsegmentation is a complex topic. We did an overview episode earlier this year, and we invited listeners to reach out to keep the microsegmentation conversation going. Today’s guest did just that. Philip Griffiths is Head of Strategic Sales at Netfoundry. However, this isn’t a sponsored show about NetFoundry. Philip is also involved in a working... Read more »

It’s big-money deals and ever-more AI on this week’s Network Break. We start with a red alert from NVIDIA, which has rolled out a software upgrade to patch multiple bugs in its Triton Inference Server, one of which is a dangerous remote code execution vulnerability. On the news front, NVIDIA pledges a $5 billion investment... Read more »