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The Computer Starts. Windows Works. But Its First Line of Defense May Already Be Outdated.

On October 19, 2026, a key Microsoft Secure Boot certificate reached its expiration date. Computers did not suddenly stop working. But for devices that have not transitioned to the new certificates, a less visible problem is emerging: the inability to receive certain future protections for the earliest stages of system startup. Here is what businesses using Windows, Dell, Lenovo, and other enterprise platforms need to know. SMMHub LLC

05.11.2026

From Strategic Dialogue to Practical Expertise: SMMHub Brings Juniper Networks and AMIO Bank Together in Yerevan

International technology collaboration takes a practical step forward in Armenia. Facilitated by SMMHub, representatives of Juniper Networks delivered a professional training session and hands-on workshop for the IT team of AMIO Bank, marking a new chapter in technological cooperation. SMMHub LLC

31.10.2026

39 Gbps on Paper. 2.8 Gbps Under Protection. What Firewall Performance Really Means for Business

An enterprise firewall may advertise impressive throughput figures. But what happens when intrusion prevention, application control, malware protection, and encrypted traffic inspection become part of the equation? Using real specifications from Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks, we examine what the numbers actually mean, why benchmark results differ, and how businesses can avoid expensive mistakes when selecting their next-generation firewall. SMMHub LLC

30.10.2026

The Website Was Updated. The Vulnerability Wasn't. Why Armenia Is Sounding the Alarm on PHP

PHP2Shell in Armenia: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Explained. SMMHub LLC

23.10.2026

Your Systems Are Down. Armenia’s New Cybersecurity Clock Is Already Running.

Armenia's new cybersecurity law is changing what it means to be prepared for a cyber incident. For businesses operating essential services, the challenge is no longer just stopping an attack. It is knowing what happened, responding within strict deadlines, and demonstrating that cybersecurity risks are being properly managed. SMMHub.am

18.10.2026

“Please Send a Scan of Your Passport.” Why One of Armenia’s Most Familiar Requests May Soon Become Obsolete

Armenia is entering a new phase of digital identity. But behind biometric passports, identity applications and electronic signatures lies a much bigger question: why do we still ask people to reveal almost everything about themselves just to verify one simple fact? SMMHub LLC

13.10.2026

Armenia’s Next Technology Bet Is Smaller Than a Fingernail. Why the World Is Looking at Armenian Engineers Again

The Computer Starts. Windows Works. But Its First Line of Defense May Already Be Outdated.

From Strategic Dialogue to Practical Expertise: SMMHub Brings Juniper Networks and AMIO Bank Together in Yerevan

39 Gbps on Paper. 2.8 Gbps Under Protection. What Firewall Performance Really Means for Business

The Website Was Updated. The Vulnerability Wasn't. Why Armenia Is Sounding the Alarm on PHP

Your Systems Are Down. Armenia’s New Cybersecurity Clock Is Already Running.

“Please Send a Scan of Your Passport.” Why One of Armenia’s Most Familiar Requests May Soon Become Obsolete

Armenia’s Next Technology Bet Is Smaller Than a Fingernail. Why the World Is Looking at Armenian Engineers Again

The Cloud Has a Seafloor: Why the Internet’s Most Fragile Infrastructure Lies Beneath the Ocean

The Next Technology Shortage May Not Be Chips. It May Be Water.

Bad News Reaches the CEO Last. And That Can Cost a Company More Than the Mistake Itself

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