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Our goal is to help IT leaders, engineers, and compliance professionals optimize, secure, and scale their digital environments with clarity and confidence.

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php2shell: NetScaler, PHP and what to do today

NetScalerSecurity

Koen Warson

php2shell: NetScaler, PHP and what to do today

php2shell is a pair of critical unauthenticated RCE vulnerabilities in PHP's multipart form parsing, fixed in PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 and 8.2.35. Citrix has since released fixed NetScaler builds (14.1-73.49, 13.1-64.32); this post covers both halves of the NetScaler story: upgrading the management interface, and responder policies that shield PHP applications behind the NetScaler while you patch them.

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NetScaler licensing changes

NetScaler

Vincent Van Thorre & Gemma Hermans

NetScaler licensing changes

Citrix will retire file‑based licenses on April 15 2026. See how the new License Activation Service (LAS) affects NetScaler users and what steps to take to stay secure and compliant.

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SDX cross platform migration

NetScaler

Anton Ivanov

SDX cross platform migration

Discover a proven workflow to migrate Citrix NetScaler VPX across SDX appliances. Boost security, ensure compliance, and reduce risk with expert-backed migration tips and best practices.

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NetScaler 13.1 vs 14.1

NetScaler

Vincent Van Thorre

NetScaler 13.1 vs 14.1

Explore the key differences between NetScaler 13.1 and 14.1 to make an informed decision for your business. Learn about stability vs. innovation, freemium options, and get expert recommendations from Blubyte's NetScaler specialists.

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Lock down your APIs at the Edge

SecurityNetScaler

Koen Warson

Lock down your APIs at the Edge

Blubyte secures APIs with NetScaler by validating tokens and enforcing API schemas at the edge. Block threats before they reach your backend and ensure only trusted, well-formed requests are processed-fast, simple, secure.

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Application Health-check

NetScaler

Koen Warson

Application Health-check

Monitor your app’s health in real time with NetScaler. Build lightweight health pages that show backend status, simplify troubleshooting, and enable smarter traffic routing-ensuring uptime and fast insights for DevOps and support teams

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Effective BOT Management

SecurityNetScaler

Koen Warson

Effective BOT Management

Protect your web apps from malicious bots with NetScaler. Block bad bots, allow essential traffic, and gain real-time visibility using layered detection, signatures, rate limits, and CAPTCHA for smarter, adaptive defense.

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Smarter Security Starts Early

SecurityNetScaler

Koen Warson

Smarter Security Starts Early

Discover how NetScaler enforces zero trust security by validating client certificates at the edge. Learn best practices for mTLS, certificate checks, and adaptive access control for robust, scalable protection.

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Prep for 47-Day TLS Certificate

SecurityAutomation

Vincent Van Thorre

Prep for 47-Day TLS Certificate

By 2029, TLS certificates will only last 47 days, making manual management nearly impossible. Learn how Blubyte’s NetScaler Managed Services deliver automated certificate renewal, proactive monitoring, and future-proof compliance-so your Citrix NetScaler environment remains secure, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

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CBTW & Blubyte Partnership

IT Strategy

Koen Warson

CBTW & Blubyte Partnership

Discover how the new partnership between BLUBYTE and CBTW ensures seamless Citrix NetScaler Managed Services, combining proven expertise, reliability, and innovation to deliver secure and scalable IT solutions for your business.

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