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A Visibility-Driven Approach to Next-Generation Firewalls
A Visibility-Driven Approach to Next-Generation Firewalls
Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services has redefined the next-generation firewall (NGFW) as an adaptive, threat-focused platform, delivering superior, multi-layered protection, unparalleled visibility, and reduced security costs and complexity. This...
Sept. 17, 2014
Help! My IP Address Has Been Hijacked!
Help! My IP Address Has Been Hijacked!
SpamCop is a free, community-based spam email reporting service provided by Cisco. SpamCop analyzes reported spam, and extracts details about the sending
Sept. 17, 2014
Cisco’s Visual Networking Index: Understanding the Evolution of Internet Users, Devices and Connections
Cisco’s Visual Networking Index: Understanding the Evolution of Internet Users, Devices and Connections
Today’s networks are an essential part of business, education, government, and home communications. Many residential, business, and mobile Internet Protocol (IP) networking trends are being driven largely by the combination...
Sept. 17, 2014
Game Design Deep Dive: Finding the beat in Crypt of the NecroDancer
Game Design Deep Dive: Finding the beat in Crypt of the NecroDancer
Brace Yourself Games launched its rhythm-based roguelike Crypt of the NecroDancer earlier this year. Here, creator Ryan Clark explains how he stumbled upon -- and carefully tweaked -- the game's signature beat mechanic.
Sept. 17, 2014
Be careful with kids' privacy - FTC hits developer with hefty penalty
Be careful with kids' privacy - FTC hits developer with hefty penalty
UPDATE Mobile game developer TinyCo is settling with the U.S.’ Federal Trade Commission after regulators accused the company of improperly collecting children’s personal information.
Sept. 17, 2014
King comes out on top in cloning case
King comes out on top in cloning case
Developer which was under target for copying King's Farm Heroes Saga and Pet Rescue Saga agrees to pull its games from sale and pay out a settlement.
Sept. 17, 2014
Rust creator: Notch isn't a sellout, he's a smart studio head
Rust creator: Notch isn't a sellout, he's a smart studio head
"Once you start hiring people your whole attitude changes. You’re not just fucking about with your life anymore..you’re fucking about with other people’s lives – and the lives of their families."
Sept. 17, 2014
Steam adds support for five currencies, with five more coming soon
Steam adds support for five currencies, with five more coming soon
Players in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand can now pay for Steam games in their own currencies. Canada, Mexico, Korea, Turkey, and Norway are on deck.
Sept. 17, 2014
Unity Pro now free to all PlayStation developers
Unity Pro now free to all PlayStation developers
Game engine maker Unity said this morning it would be making the full Unity Pro suite free to all licensed PlayStation developers.
Sept. 17, 2014
Reminder: 24 hours left to early register for GDC Next 2014
Reminder: 24 hours left to early register for GDC Next 2014
With just over a day left until early registration for GDC Next featuring ADC ends on September 18, conference organizers are encouraging anyone interested in attending to register now at the discounted rate.
Sept. 17, 2014
Video: Solving the challenges of porting Fez to PlayStation
Video: Solving the challenges of porting Fez to PlayStation
Speaking at GDC Europe 2014, Blitworks cofounder Miguel Angel Horna revealed with great detail his team's process for bringing Polytron's puzzle game to the Sony PlayStation platforms.
Sept. 17, 2014
IGF China 2014 reveals Main Competition and Student finalists
IGF China 2014 reveals Main Competition and Student finalists
The Independent Games Festival China has revealed the Main Competition and Student finalist games for its 2014 award ceremony, which celebrates leading indie games from throughout the Pan-Pacific area.
Sept. 17, 2014