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As we near the end of the year, I find myself reflecting on all that 2024 has brought for us at RELIANOID. It has truly been a remarkable journey, filled with growth, challenges, and exciting opportunities. This year has been one of incredible transformation. Thanks to our continuous innovation, the launch of groundbreaking new features,...

With the increasing reliance on digital operations and the rise in cyber threats, it has never been more crucial for organizations to build a resilient infrastructure. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), introduced by the European Union, mandates robust digital resilience for financial institutions. But DORA compliance isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a vital safeguard...

Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” in its database after hackers claimed to have stolen personal details of 560 million customers. The hacker group ShinyHunters says the stolen data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details from Ticketmaster users worldwide. They are reportedly demanding a $500,000 ransom to prevent...

Understanding Blue Yonder Blue Yonder is a global leader in supply chain management software, offering advanced solutions designed to streamline logistics, inventory, and workforce operations. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the platform helps businesses optimize their end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring efficient workflows and cost reductions. Blue Yonder serves: 46 of the top 100...

We are thrilled to announce the release of RELIANOID 8.2.0 (Enterprise Edition), packed with advanced features, essential improvements, and critical security fixes to enhance performance, usability, and resilience. Changelog New features: [lslb] eproxy: new high performance proxy [lslb] eproxy: new proxy supports http/2 [lslb] eproxy: new proxy supports hot restart (apply changes without disruption of...

YSoft SafeQ is a robust enterprise print management solution designed to enhance the security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of printing environments in organizations of all sizes. With its advanced print, copy, and scan management capabilities, YSoft SafeQ helps businesses streamline their print infrastructure, reduce costs, and improve workflow productivity. One of the key challenges in deploying...

If your business or project relies on Debian through AWS Marketplace, take note! AWS recently announced the retirement of Debian 10 “Buster” from its Marketplace offerings, effective as of November 13, 2024. This post breaks down what this change means, why it’s happening, and how to prepare. A Quick Overview of Debian on AWS Debian...

We are thrilled to announce the release of RELIANOID 7.5.0 (Community Edition), bringing vital new features, enhancements, and essential bug fixes to further elevate the user experience and security capabilities of the platform. Changelog New features: [system] Secure Boot support Improvements: [system] Now based on Debian Bookworm 12.8 [gui] Various enhancements to the web GUI...

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, securing online interactions and data transfers has become a top priority. Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding TLS (Transport Layer Security) marks a major step in that direction, as Azure moves toward requiring TLS 1.2 or later for all service connections. This protocol shift is part of an ongoing initiative announced...

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the foundation of data communication for the web. HTTP/2, the second major version of the protocol, represents a significant evolution from HTTP/1.1, designed to improve performance and efficiency in modern web environments. Developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in 2015, HTTP/2 introduces key features aimed...

Digital infrastructures form the backbone of national operations, so the need for robust disaster recovery (DR) systems has never been more critical. Recent events in Indonesia underscore the vulnerability of governmental data and services to cyber threats. The ransomware attack on Indonesia’s Temporary National Data Center (PDNS) on June 20th, 2024, has highlighted a glaring...

Introduction Achieving and maintaining PCI DSS Compliance can be challenging for organizations of all sizes. It requires a thorough understanding of the payment security framework and diligent implementation of security controls. Entities handling payment card data must align with PCI DSS’s 12 requirements to safeguard the payment ecosystem. These requirements serve as a roadmap to...

The oil and gas industry, crucial to the global economy, faces significant cybersecurity challenges as it embraces digital transformation. Advanced technologies optimize operations and increase productivity, but they also expose the sector to numerous cyber risks. Industrial control systems (ICS) and sensitive data across the oil and gas value chain are vulnerable to malicious actors....

Did you know that RELIANOID employs a variety of advanced techniques to enhance performance and scalability for non-connection oriented and real-time services such as UDP (User Datagram Protocol), SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), VoIP (Voice over IP), VPN (Virtual Private Network), SYSLOG (System Logging Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? Methods...

In a significant cybersecurity incident, financial institutions in the UAE were recently hit by an unprecedented distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Lasting for six days, the attack reached a peak volume of 14.7 million requests per second (RPS) and maintained an average of 4.5 million RPS. This onslaught dramatically reduced legitimate web traffic to the affected...

Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) are vital for the efficient functioning of telecommunications companies, such as mobile, fixed-line, and Internet operators. These systems serve different purposes but work together to support the technical and business operations of telecom services. What is OSS/BSS in Telco Understanding OSS Operational Support Systems (OSS) are...

Recent incidents, such as the hijacking of accounts belonging to Google-owned security firm Mandiant, serve as stark reminders of the importance of robust security measures, particularly Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). A review of the attack Mandiant’s investigation into the compromise of its X account sheds light on the vulnerability posed by relying solely on passwords for...

In today’s digital age, ensuring secure and private communications over the internet is paramount. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a widely adopted technology that allows users to create secure connections to another network over the internet. One of the most robust protocols used in VPNs is IPSec (Internet Protocol Security). This blog post delves into...

In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount for businesses, and RELIANOID, a leader in the Application Delivery Controller market, is dedicated to ensuring secure traffic delivery. Recognizing the critical importance of security, RELIANOID integrates robust security measures directly into the application management process, ensuring that only safe traffic reaches backend systems. The Importance of Edge...

Regarding IT infrastructure, open systems technologies have become a cornerstone for businesses seeking flexibility, interoperability, and cost-efficiency. One standout in this domain is RELIANOID. As a robust load balancing solution, RELIANOID leverages open systems technologies to offer unparalleled performance and value. This blog post delves into why RELIANOID is a cost-effective option for businesses of...

We are excited to announce the release of RELIANOID 7.4.0 (Community Edition), bringing several significant enhancements, critical bug fixes, and new features to improve the overall user experience. Changelog New features: [system] UEFI support Improvements: [gui] several web GUI improvements [system] seamless upgrade from CEv7 to EEv8 [core] advanced best QA practices applied [core] improve...

The internet is teeming with cybercriminals eager to exploit any vulnerability in your system. They target personal information for malicious purposes, which can be catastrophic for businesses where privacy and data integrity are paramount. According to a recent survey, 63% of businesses fall victim to cybercrimes, with small businesses and healthcare systems being particularly vulnerable....

For businesses in a competitive environment, downtime is not an option. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, maintaining the availability of your services is paramount to ensuring customer satisfaction and business continuity. However, disasters, whether natural or technological, can strike at any moment, threatening the uptime of your data centers and the...

We are excited to announce the release of RELIANOID Load Balancer Enterprise Edition 8.1, which introduces a range of enhancements and bug fixes to improve the overall performance, usability, and reliability of the system. This release focuses on optimizing the graphical user interface (GUI), refining core functionalities, and strengthening the underlying system architecture to better...