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FortiGate-VM Experiences High CPU Consumption with Security Profiles Enabled on Proxmox

FortiGate-VM Experiences High CPU Consumption with Security Profiles Enabled on Proxmox

A technical issue has been identified where FortiGate-VM instances running on Proxmox experience high CPU utilization, reaching approximately 99%, when security profiles are enabled on firewall policies. This occurs even with minimal or no traffic passing through the firewall. Conversely, disabling these security profiles causes the CPU utilization to return to normal levels. The root cause has been traced to the FortiGate-VM being configured with the KVM64 virtual CPU model. This specific CPU model does not expose the SSE4.2 instruction set, which is a requirement for Hyperscan, a technology used by FortiGate for security inspection features. The absence of this instruction set forces the system to use less efficient processing methods, leading to the observed high CPU consumption.
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Black Duck Software Seeks Lead Technical Success Manager for Application Security

Black Duck Software Seeks Lead Technical Success Manager for Application Security

Black Duck Software Seeks Lead Technical Success Manager for Application Security
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Why the Future of Subnetting Looks Simple and Isn't

Why the Future of Subnetting Looks Simple and Isn't

Network automation promises to make subnetting obsolete, but the reality is far more complex. Here’s why managing your network's foundation is still a critical skill.
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Why Lessons From the BBS Era Still Shape Modern Engineering

Why Lessons From the BBS Era Still Shape Modern Engineering

Before the web, Bulletin Board Systems taught engineers crucial lessons in efficiency and community that are still surprisingly relevant today.
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The Hidden Decision Behind Jimmy Wales and the Founding of Wikipedia in Tech History

The Hidden Decision Behind Jimmy Wales and the Founding of Wikipedia in Tech History

Discover the real story behind Wikipedia's creation, which began not as a stroke of genius but as a desperate pivot from a failing encyclopedia project.
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Dennis Ritchie on Failure: 'Every Investor Said No Until One Said Yes'

Dennis Ritchie on Failure: 'Every Investor Said No Until One Said Yes'

A popular quote about investor rejection is often attributed to Dennis Ritchie. But the real story of how he created C and Unix is far more interesting.
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Viasat Secures $450 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Space Data Network Backbone Development

Viasat Secures $450 Million U.S. Space Force Contract for Space Data Network Backbone Development

Viasat, a Carlsbad, California-based satellite communications and secure networking technology provider, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $450 million by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). This contract is designated to support the development, deployment, sustainment, and operation of the Space Data Network Backbone (SDN-B) mission operations center. The SDN-B is a crucial component in the military's efforts to establish a resilient space-based communications infrastructure, supporting 'Golden Dome for America' and Joint Force operations globally. The contract includes an initial $115 million task order specifically for the development and scaling of the mission operations center and its associated network operations capabilities. Viasat will also provide ongoing engineering and operational support as required by the Space Force. The SDN-B aims to provide high-capacity, low-latency data transport across multiple satellite networ...
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Attackers Disguise Unauthorized Sessions on ScreenConnect Servers Using Crypto Exchange Names

Attackers Disguise Unauthorized Sessions on ScreenConnect Servers Using Crypto Exchange Names

Attackers Disguise Unauthorized Sessions on ScreenConnect Servers Using Crypto Exchange Names
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Azure Key Vault Secrets Client Library for .NET Updated to Version 4.13.0-beta.1

Azure Key Vault Secrets Client Library for .NET Updated to Version 4.13.0-beta.1

Azure Key Vault Secrets Client Library for .NET Updated to Version 4.13.0-beta.1
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AWS Network Security Manager Expands Availability to European Sovereign Cloud and 31 New Regions

AWS Network Security Manager Expands Availability to European Sovereign Cloud and 31 New Regions

AWS Network Security Manager Expands Availability to European Sovereign Cloud and 31 New Regions
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AI Reshapes ICT Job Landscape, Emphasizing Verification and Problem-Solving Skills

AI Reshapes ICT Job Landscape, Emphasizing Verification and Problem-Solving Skills

AI Reshapes ICT Job Landscape, Emphasizing Verification and Problem-Solving Skills
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General Dynamics Information Technology Secures $56 Million Contract Boost from U.S. Navy

General Dynamics Information Technology Secures $56 Million Contract Boost from U.S. Navy

General Dynamics' Information Technology (GDIT) business has received a $56 million contract increase from the U.S. Navy. This boost raises the total value of the contract from $98.5 million to $154.5 million. The contract supports the Navy's initiative, known as Operation Cattle Drive, which aims to consolidate all its legacy help desks under a single service desk by October 1, 2027. The contract is currently in its first option year, which runs from August 2026 to August 2027. There is one remaining optional year, and if the Navy exercises this option, the work would continue through August 2028, bringing the estimated total value of the contract to $154.5 million.