E-Business
Addressing Business Networks Plights with Cyberoam’s CR200iNG-XP

With the best of breed feature set, high performance, reasonable cost, Cyberoam, the Sohpos companies has provided answers to your organisations’ numerous challenges.
The new CR200iNG-XP appliance extends Cyberoam’s UTM capabilities to match steps with growing and evolving business needs.
The model’s standard six Gigabit ports cater to the high speed that businesses require today.
Its FleXi Port slot along with its four-port 10GbE model is an exceptional offering for SOHO/SMBs that provides the freedom to design networks and select the required connectivity as per business needs.
Cyberoam OS: Powerful, Simplified, Future Ready
The model’s notable new firmware stands out as more secure, simple to use and as one that provides complete network visibility.
The new firmware simplifies and makes more effective the IPS configuration. Applying IPS policies in ready to use templates is easy and quickly done with the click of a mouse.
This adds value and increases efficiency for SOHO / SMB clients facing time crunch and limited resources.
The other good part is that complexity of BOYD build up is done away with. One gets very good visibility into the event, extent and usage of different mobile platforms and devices.
The visibility in turn leads to better security.
In fact, the model in one stroke has sanitized the BOYD mess. One can say that CR200iNG-XP does away with security concerns related to BOYD that businesses are so afraid of.
Also, the model offers smooth and easy transition to IPv6.
This is assuring particularly for SMBs who will be looking for their next growth curve and expansion.
Security Features
The CR200iNG-XP offers comprehensive and best-of-breed protection through its features such as SPI firewall, antivirus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, IPS, IM and web content filtering, IPsec VPNs and traffic management.
At the base of all its security runs the Cyberoam Layer 8 Technology that makes possible the granular control of the networks – a unique booster for security of the network.
CR200iNG-XP Deployment & Configuration
The CR200iNG-XP can be easily deployed in a gateway mode as well as bridge mode.
In the first mode it functions as full firewall comprehensively securing the perimeter. In the later mode it can be deployed to function alongside the existing security.
Installation is quick and easy through the set up wizard.
Cyberoam’s web console collates information that is easy on the eyes and makes navigation smooth.
It begins with a dashboard that displays all vital information parameters such as subscription status, CPU and memory usage, the latest security incidents etc. Navigation through features is easy.
The features are displayed on the sidebar and firewall rules can be easily applied to define security policies.
Advanced Configuration
Setting up granular policies is just as easy as the initial configuration with the Set up Wizard.
Provision for advanced rules includes antivirus and anti-spam functions, IDP policies, Internet access and Bandwidth usage controls.
Cyberoam’s layer 8 technology that runs at the base of all its features enables policies to be linked to individual user/users/user group rather than to IP addresses of the machine.
This brings unique visibility in the network tracing each and every movement of a user in the network
CR200iNG-XP Control and Reporting
The model exhibits extensive controls – a quality that bolsters up the security aspect.
The granularity is expressed in not only applying rules right up the level of an individual user but also in the fact that each and every feature rule can be applied to user/users/groups.
CR200iNG-XP tackles security pain points like Instant Messages deftly.
It can enable rules to block/allow chats, file transfers, web cam usage. All IM traffic can be configured to be scanned under a firewall policy.
Last but not least, is the model’s reporting through iView system log.
It is remarkably exhaustive. It gives a bird’s eye view of all traffic allowed and denied. However, if the administrator wants to get the details, all information scrolls down his dashboard in an easy to understand format.
The pie chart depiction is particularly striking and is simple and understandable. The reports specify several details linked to several parameters across all features.
CR200iNG-XP is comprehensive with standard and best of breed feature. The cost is reasonable and offers good value for your money.
Apprently, the best of breed feature set, high performance, reasonable cost has shown no signs of weaknesses.
The verdict is that CR200iNG-XP is comprehensive with standard and best of breed feature.
For further details visit: Website:http://www.cyberoam.com
E-Business
Microsoft Server Hack Likely Solo Actor, Thousands at Risk

A widespread cyberattack targeting Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) server software used by thousands of government agencies and businesses for internal document sharing was likely orchestrated by a single actor, a cybersecurity researcher said on Monday.
Microsoft issued an alert on Saturday warning of “active attacks” on on-premise SharePoint servers.
The company clarified that SharePoint Online, part of the Microsoft 365 cloud suite, was not affected by the exploit, which is considered a “zero-day” vulnerability due to its previously undiscovered nature.
“Based on the consistency of the tradecraft seen across observed attacks, the campaign launched on Friday appears to be a single actor. However, it’s possible that this will quickly change,” Rafe Pilling, director of Threat Intelligence at Sophos, a British cybersecurity firm.
That tradecraft included the sending of the same digital payload to multiple targets, Pilling added.
Microsoft said it had “provided security updates and encourages customers to install them,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
It was not clear who was behind the ongoing hack. The FBI said on Sunday it was aware of the attacks and was working closely with its federal and private-sector partners, but offered no other details.
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Washington Post said unidentified actors in the past few days had exploited a flaw to launch an attack that targeted U.S. and international agencies and businesses.
According to data from Shodan, a search engine that helps to identify internet-linked equipment, over 8,000 servers online could theoretically have already been compromised by hackers.
Those servers include major industrial firms, banks, auditors, healthcare companies, and several U.S. state-level and international government entities.
“The SharePoint incident appears to have created a broad level of compromise across a range of servers globally,” said Daniel Card of British cybersecurity consultancy, PwnDefend.
“Taking an assumed breach approach is wise, and it’s also important to understand that just applying the patch isn’t all that is required here.”
E-Business
Flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Sparks Global Cybersecurity Concern

A Microsoft SharePoint server software flaw is causing widespread concern across the global cybersecurity landscape, exposing thousands of organisations to hackers exploiting a new vulnerability.
This critical vulnerability exposes government agencies, universities, and energy firms who are at risk of cyberattacks. The flaw, now being actively exploited by unidentified hackers, allows attackers to gain deep, remote access to on-premise SharePoint servers.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that the vulnerability can enable malicious actors to access internal files, change configurations, and even execute remote code, effectively giving them high-level control over compromised systems.
Microsoft has also acknowledged the breach and released a security patch aimed at stopping the ongoing attacks. The firm urged users to apply the patch immediately, saying it is working to roll out additional protections, according to a statement reported by Bloomberg.
Despite these efforts, cybersecurity researchers warn that systems may remain vulnerable if attackers have already infiltrated networks, stolen authentication keys, or implanted persistent backdoors before patches were applied.
The United States hosts the highest number of these vulnerable systems, followed by the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
The Washington Post reported that the breach has already impacted a range of institutions, including U.S. federal and state agencies, academic institutions, energy companies, and a telecommunications firm in Asia.
This latest incident adds to a growing list of cybersecurity challenges facing Microsoft. In March, the company revealed that Chinese state-backed hackers had targeted its cloud-based services to infiltrate both U.S. and international organisations.
Last year, the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board sharply criticised Microsoft’s internal security culture as ‘inadequate’ after a separate breach compromised its Exchange Online mail systems and exposed communications of high-level officials.
E-Business
NIMC Enrolls 122m for NIN, Cuts Extortion by 40 Percent

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that it has reduced incidents of extortion and unofficial charges in the identity enrolment process by over 40 per cent.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general of NIMC,
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general of NIMC, who disclosed this at an event in Lagos at the weekend, attributed the drop to improved transparency in fee structure at the commission.
The CEO was represented by Lanre Yusuf, director, Information Technology and Identity Database, NINC.
The workshop, organised by the identity regulator in partnership with the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, focused on repositioning Nigeria’s digital identity landscape and combating misinformation.
According to Coker-Odusote, the sharp reduction in illicit charges is a direct result of reforms introduced by NIMC to curb racketeering and unauthorised payments, which have for years plagued the national identity registration process..
“Enrolment for the National Identification Number remains free. We have standardised modification and authentication fees, and these are publicly disclosed. Our enforcement of a transparent fee structure has resulted in a 40 per cent drop in extortion and unofficial charges,” the regulator said.
She explained that prior to her assumption of office, complaints about exploitative fees at enrolment centres were widespread, fuelling public distrust in the system.
However, she noted that the commission had since prioritised transparency and stakeholder accountability, ensuring that Nigerians no longer have to pay above the legally mandated fees. “We are addressing deep-rooted issues that once undermined public confidence in the enrolment process,” she said.
The NIMC chief added that the commission had introduced digital tools to reduce human interference in the registration process.
These include the NINAuth mobile app, the Self-Service NIN Enrolment and Modification app, and Contactless Biometric Solutions, all designed to make the system more efficient, secure, and user-friendly.
Coker-Odusote also reiterated the commission’s commitment to inclusion, stressing that no Nigerian should be left behind in the country’s digital identity transformation.
According to her, over 7,167 front-end enrolment agents and partners have been revalidated and retrained to serve the public professionally, with strict monitoring mechanisms now in place.
In addition, NIMC has deployed grievance redress officers across all 36 states to handle complaints from Nigerians about enrolment centres and agents, with a 24/7 toll-free line available to report any misconduct.
The reforms are part of broader efforts by the Commission to build a unified, secure, and people-centred digital identity system that facilitates access to government services, financial inclusion, social protection, and national planning.
Coker-Odusote called on media partners to support the Commission in disseminating accurate information, countering misinformation, and raising awareness about the benefits of digital identity.
“We are asking our partners in the media to help us combat fake news and promote transparency in the identity ecosystem. We need to ensure every Nigerian understands their rights and knows that their identity is key to accessing opportunities and services,” she said.
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