We’re excited to share that our very own Richard Philips, VP of Technology and Infrastructure, was featured in VMblog’s January 8, 2026, 5 Bold 2026 Tech Predictions Video. In the video, Richard warns that although AI in security has arrived, be wary of automating everything everywhere as fast as possible. The next era of IT […]
Fortinet’s December 24, 2025, product security advisory is an important reminder that threat actors: Plan on reduced staffing levels during the holidays to launch attacks Often follow a path of least resistance – leveraging old, unpatched vulnerabilities to gain access to systems The post warns that attackers are exploiting an unpatched critical FortiOS vulnerability, CVE-2020-12812,
Originally published on page 152 in Cyber Defense eMagazine – December 2025 Edition. Recent headlines have reminded us that a seemingly simple issue — a DNS error that prevented users from accessing certain services — can lead to cascading failures, costing billions and affecting millions. In reality, systems rarely fail straightforwardly. Typically, multiple fixes are
A set of guidance led by international cybersecurity governing authorities warns that network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, and virtual private network (VPN) gateways, are often easy targets for attackers. They recommend keeping network device OSs up to date because patches frequently contain security vulnerability fixes. In contrast, many teams we communicate with about updates
G2 has released its Winter 2026 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools, and once again, BackBox has been recognized as a High Performer. The recognition reflects a continued shift in the industry: network automation platforms must be simple to adopt, secure to operate, and capable of removing repetitive manual work across diverse environments. In this
Originally published in VMblog.com on November 24, 2025 BackBox CEO Rekha Shenoy joined other industry executives and experts to share their predictions for 2026 in VMblog’s 18th annual 2026 Modern Data Center Technology Prediction Series. Here she discusses how AI has transformed from an experimental technology into a vital force driving change across all sectors
Originally published in ITBrief on November 19, 2025 A recent Pew Research survey shows that half of American adults are more worried than excited about the increasing use of AI. Many network infrastructure owners share these worries, concerned about how AI-driven automation might affect network reliability. Because the network is crucial to operations, concerns about
Ownership and maintenance usually go together. When you own something, you’re generally responsible for taking care of it. I initially thought this principle would apply in network infrastructure discussions but soon realized that it was not so simple. Setting Context Around Cybersecurity Risk The context I’m referring to is the cybersecurity risk related to network
Organizations are increasingly concerned about the security, privacy, availability, and integrity of shared data. The BackBox network cyber resilience platform prioritizes privacy and security to maintain data confidentiality and integrity. This commitment is demonstrated by our continuous achievement of SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, which offers independent validation that our security controls and operational processes
Originally published in Cybersecurity Insiders, on October 28, 2025 In today’s enterprise, the boundaries between network and security operations have become increasingly blurred. The emergence of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures has produced a complex digital environment that is challenging to manage effectively from a single perspective. For too long, network and security teams have worked