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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Consider using a multi-cloud solution to avoid vendor lock-in for cloud-to-cloud backups in case all accounts under the same vendor are impacted.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture. Attackers will target network peripheral devices: network attached storage (NAS), backup storage, telephones, network equipment, and end-of-life assets. 54% on-prem infrastructure. 50% cloud targets.

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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

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DNS Server Hardening DNS server hardening can be very complex and specific to the surrounding architecture. Design robust server architecture to improve redundancy and capacity for resilience against failure or DDoS attacks. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly). Local backups for quick access.

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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention

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Deploy Anti-DDoS Architecture : Design resources so that they will be difficult to find or attack effectively or if an attack succeeds, it will not take down the entire organization. Applications and websites can be hardened using application security tools or penetration tests to probe for vulnerabilities or coding oversights.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Before performing a firewall configuration, consider factors such as security requirements, network architecture, and interoperability; avoid typical firewall setup errors; and follow the best practices below. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved.