Network Break 429: Palo Alto Previews Azure Firewall; White House Chases AI Horse After It Escapes Barn
Summary: Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new Azure-native cloud firewall from Palo Alto Networks, why pharma giant Merck might be owed a big settlement from its cyber-insurers, and why HPE wants to simplify its branding.<br> Lumen offers 400G IP transit ports, the US White House announces actions to promote safe, responsible AI; Versa Networks rolls out zero trust for remote and campus users, and Rogers teams up with SpaceX on a plan to allow SMS messaging via satellite.<br> Get links to all these stories below.<br> Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks<br> Your branch has changed. Your SD-WAN should, too. Join Palo Alto Networks to see how AI/ML is powering next-gen SD-WAN and SASE for the branch. SDxCentral and Palo Alto Networks are <a href="https://www.sdxcentral.com/resources/digital-event/your-branch-office-has-changed-your-sd-wan-should-too/?utm_campaign=sase-sdwan-sdxcentral-event-fy23&utm_medium=packet-pushers&utm_source=panw-global-&utm_content=event-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hosting an exclusive online event</a> so you can see how next-gen SD-WAN and SASE can help you modernize and secure your branches. <a href="https://www.sdxcentral.com/resources/digital-event/your-branch-office-has-changed-your-sd-wan-should-too/?utm_campaign=sase-sdwan-sdxcentral-event-fy23&utm_medium=packet-pushers&utm_source=panw-global-&utm_content=event-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register for free here</a>.<br> Tech Bytes:<br> Stay tuned for a Tech Bytes conversation with sponsor Nokia and how it’s bringing <a href="https://nokia.ly/800ge-routing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">800G Ethernet routing</a> with its innovative FP5 silicon.<br> Show Links:<br> <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palo-alto-networks-unveils-its-cloud-next-generation-firewall-for-microsoft-azure-customers-301813134.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palo Alto Networks Unveils Its Cloud Next-Generation Firewall for Microsoft Azure Customers</a> – PR Newswire<br> <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/secure-your-cloud-environment-with-cloud-nextgeneration-firewall-by-palo-alto-networks-an-azure-native-isv-service-now-in-pre/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secure your cloud environment with Cloud Next-Generation Firewall by Palo Alto Networks, an Azure Native ISV Service—now in preview</a> – Azure<br> <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/03/merck_14bn_insurance_payout_upheld/?td=rt-3a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Give NotPetya-hit Merck that $1.4B, appeals court tells insurers</a> – The Register<br> <a href="https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/merck-entitled-14b-payout-cyberattack-case-after-judge-refutes-insurers-warlike-action-claim" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Merck entitled to $1.4B in cyberattack case after court rejects insurers’ ‘warlike action’ claim</a> – Fierce Pharma<br> <a href="https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/blog-post/2023/04/introducing-hpes-simplified-brand-architecture.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Introducing HPE’s simplified brand architecture</a> – HPE<br> <a href="https://news.lumen.com/2023-04-19-Lumen-Takes-on-Massive-Internet-Traffic-Growth-with-400G-IP-Transit-Ports" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lumen Takes on Massive Internet Traffic Growth with 400G IP Transit Ports</a> – Lumen<br> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/04/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-promote-responsible-ai-innovation-that-protects-americans-rights-and-safety/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible AI Innovation that Protects Americans’ Rights and Safety</a> – White House<br> <a href="https://versa-networks.com/blog/zero-trust-everywhere/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zero Trust Everywhere</a> – The Versa Networks Blog
