Citrix advises administrators to manually address PuTTY SSH client bug

Citrix advises administrators to manually address PuTTY SSH client bug

Citrix recently informed its customers about a vulnerability in the PuTTY SSH client that could potentially allow attackers to steal a XenCenter administrator’s private SSH key. XenCenter is a tool used to manage Citrix Hypervisor environments from a Windows desktop and is responsible for tasks like monitoring and deploying virtual machines. This security flaw, identified … Read more

Microsoft offers Windows administrators respite while pushing hard for multi-factor authentication

Microsoft offers Windows administrators respite while pushing hard for multi-factor authentication

Microsoft has announced changes to how Windows updates are managed and clarified its requirement for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Azure users. The deployment service Windows Update for Business will soon allow feature updates to be offered as optional instead of force-installed, giving administrators more flexibility in managing Windows devices. Previously, feature updates were mandatory, … Read more

Microsoft to require Azure administrators to use multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Microsoft to require Azure administrators to use multi-factor authentication (MFA)

In a recent announcement, Microsoft revealed that all Azure administrators will soon be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security measures. This new policy is set to be implemented starting in July. With MFA, administrators will need to provide an additional form of verification beyond just a password in order to access their … Read more

Citrix advises administrators to take manual action to address PuTTY SSH client vulnerability

Citrix recently informed its customers about a vulnerability in the PuTTY SSH client that could potentially allow attackers to access a XenCenter administrator’s private SSH key. XenCenter is a tool used to manage Citrix Hypervisor environments from a Windows desktop, facilitating tasks such as deploying and monitoring virtual machines. The security flaw, known as CVE-2024-31497, … Read more

Citrix advises administrators to manually address PuTTY SSH client bug

Citrix recently informed its customers about a security vulnerability in the PuTTY SSH client that could potentially allow attackers to steal a XenCenter administrator’s private SSH key. XenCenter is a tool used to manage Citrix Hypervisor environments from a Windows desktop, allowing users to deploy and monitor virtual machines. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-31497, affects … Read more

Citrix alerts administrators to manually address bug in SSH client

Administrators need to manually address a vulnerability in the PuTTY SSH client that could allow attackers to steal a private SSH key. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-31497, is found in XenCenter for Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 CU1 LTSR. However, the vulnerable third-party component has been removed in version 8.2.6. Versions of PuTTY prior to 0.81 may … Read more

The Top Subnet Calculators for Network Administrators

As technology advances, the role of network administrators becomes increasingly important. They are responsible for managing networks and ensuring that all devices on the network can communicate effectively. Subnetting is a complex process that network administrators must carry out to achieve optimal network performance. A subnet calculator can be a helpful tool for network administrators … Read more

Mastering Subnetting: Essential Skills for Network Administrators and Engineers

As a network administrator or engineer, subnetting is an essential skill to have. Subnetting allows you to divide a large network into smaller subnetworks, which can lead to more efficient use of resources, better security, and improved performance. Mastering subnetting takes time and effort, but it is a worthwhile investment that can pay dividends in … Read more

Exploring the Benefits of Spanning Tree Portfast for Network Administrators

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that is used in Ethernet networks to prevent loops and ensure that the network topology is stable. Spanning Tree Portfast is a feature of STP that can provide network administrators with a number of benefits. In this article, we will explore some of the benefits of Spanning … Read more