This is our last Network Break for 2015. We lead off with a discussion of the jaw-dropping vulnerabilities found in Juniper’s ScreenOS firewall software, and speculate on its origins.
We analyze NetApp’s acquisition of flash storage startup SolidFire, and cheer on Apple as it takes the U.K. government to task over proposed surveillance legislation.
Lastly, we wrap up the show with a review of some of our favorite stories from 2015, and a list of things we probably won’t care about next year.
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Show Notes:
Juniper s Screen(Door)OS
Secret Code Found In Juniper s Firewalls Shows Risk Of Government Backdoors – Wired
Important Juniper Security Announcement – Juniper
2015-12 Out of Cycle Security Bulletin: ScreenOS: Multiple Security issues with ScreenOS (CVE-2015-7755, CVE-2015-7756) – Juniper Networks
Juniper- recording some Twitter conversations – ImperialViolet
NetApp Taps SolidFire
NetApp acquires flash storage vendor SolidFire for $870 million – VentureBeat
Apple Takes A Stand Against UK Surveillance Bill
Why Apple Is Criticizing the United Kingdom – Fortune
Apple Opposes UK Surveillance Bill Over Encryption Concerns – TechCrunch