Part 3 looks at a transport layer middleware example using the User Datagram Protocol, as well as examples of embedded Java and networking middleware.] 10.4 Application Layer Software Examples In some ...

The application layer, however, doesn’t do applications. It provides services such as message or file transfer, directory lookup, transaction processing, etc., to the true user applications.

The application layer includes network applications that convey information about network behavior and policies. Using northbound APIs, applications and services on this layer can interact with ...

There's a whole group of vendors looking to ease the installation of IP VPNs by supporting application layer technology.

I am the biggest defense-in-depth supporter there is, but deep defenses don't obviate the need to protect the perimeter. This year, we're going to see a lot of action from security vendors trying ...

The internet is a complex network, and understanding how it works requires breaking it down into layers. In this video, we’ll ...

Strengthening the different layers of IT networks Getting started on designing a network is a task of formidable proportions, but all the more so if you are looking to build a secure network.

Application layer attacks, or layer 7 attacks as they’re often called, are typically part of a multi-vector DDoS attack target not only applications, but also the network and bandwidth. The ...

DDoS attacks at the application level are constantly growing in popularity and sophistication. During a recent Cyber Forum event at the House of Lords in London, it was reported that 56% of DDoS ...