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ZTNA Face-Off: Traditional vs. Universal - Unveiling the Key Differences

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the debate between Universal ZTNA and Traditional ZTNA is heating up. While Traditional ZTNA has been a cornerstone for secure access, Universal ZTNA is redefining the game with its comprehensive, adaptive approach. Imagine a security solution that fortifies your network and seamlessly integrates with any environment, providing unparalleled protection and flexibility. Ready to explore the future of secure access?

Cato CTRL Threat Research: ProKYC Selling Deepfake Tool for Account Fraud Attacks

Cato CTRL security researchers have recently discovered a threat actor, ProKYC, selling a deepfake tool in the cybercriminal underground that helps threat actors beat two-factor authentication (2FA) for conducting account fraud attacks. The tool being sold is customized to target cryptocurrency exchanges—specifically ones that authenticate new users leveraging a government-issued document and by enabling the computer’s camera to perform facial recognition.

Cato Networks Wins 2024 Vendor Net Promoter Score Award from AVANT

At the 2024 AVANT Special Forces Summit in Phoenix in September, Cato Networks won the 2024 Vendor Net Promoter Score Award. AVANT is a technology services distributor (TSD) based in Chicago and a Cato partner. Cato was recognized for achieving a net promoter score (NPS) of 93 across two categories: An NPS score measures how likely customers are to recommend a company or its products and services to others. To put things in perspective, the average NPS score for a technology vendor is 64.

SASE: The Journey from Revolution to Evolution

I’ve always been captivated by technological revolutions. There’s something exhilarating about witnessing a paradigm shift, a moment when the world is fundamentally altered by innovation. I remember the first time I held an iPhone, realizing that it wasn’t just another phone—it was a device that would redefine communication, connectivity, and even society itself. Similarly, when I first encountered LLMs like ChatGPT, I felt that same spark.

ZTNA: A Game-Changer for C-Level Executives

In today’s digital age, where work from anywhere and hybrid cloud adoption are the norm, traditional network security perimeters have crumbled. IT organizations are using hybrid cloud strategies to combine the scalable, cost-effective public cloud with the secure, compliant private cloud. However, on the user side, enterprises are grappling with the limitations of VPNs, which were once the go-to solution for secure remote access.

The Four Transformational Impacts of SASE: Revolutionizing IT Infrastructure with Cato

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, IT departments face unprecedented challenges. From managing increasingly fragmented infrastructures to ensuring robust security, the demands on IT teams have never been higher. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) represents a groundbreaking approach to addressing these challenges by converging networking and security into a unified, cloud-native platform. But what makes a true SASE platform so transformative?

Cato CTRL Threat Research: CVE-2023-49559 - gqlparser Directive Overload DoS Vulnerability

The Cato CTRL and Cato Application Security Research teams recently discovered CVE-2023-49559, a directive overload Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the gqlparser library, which is a crucial component in the development and running of GraphQL applications. The vulnerability is of medium severity (CVSS score of 5.3). The gqlparser library is an integrated component of the gqlgen Golang GraphQL server, widely used in web applications to handle GraphQL queries.

The Imperative of Data Loss Prevention in the AI-Driven Enterprise

As organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, the nature of data security is undergoing significant transformation. With AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data quickly, the risk of data breaches and leaks has grown exponentially. In this context, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has (re)emerged as a critical component for IT professionals seeking to safeguard sensitive information.

The Retail Industry's Need for a True SASE Platform

In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, where digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity, the importance of a robust and agile network and security infrastructure cannot be overstated. Retailers face a multitude of challenges, from managing vast networks across geographically dispersed locations to safeguarding sensitive customer data in an increasingly complex threat environment.