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Best Secure Tools for Protecting Remote Teams in 2025

eSecurity Planet

Pros High success rate in malware detection Intuitive interface with fast remediation Priority, round-the-clock expert support Cons Lacks a built-in firewall and advanced AI tools Has inconsistent third-party test results Can slow down system performance at times Interface Pricing Teams sole proprietor: Starts at $119.99 5 Core features 4.2/5

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Fortinet vs Palo Alto NGFWs 2025: Comparison Guide

eSecurity Planet

Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks are two of the best network security providers, offering excellent next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) with strong, independently verified security. Fortinet excels in usability and administration, while Palo Alto has an edge in advanced features and firewall capabilities. 5 Ease of us: 4.7/5

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Why SMBs Need Cyberattack Early Warning Systems More Than Ever

SecureWorld News

Experienced security analysts command premium salaries that many small businesses cannot justify. attempted to access the fake accounting server using stolen credentials." The business case: detection speed and cost efficiency Time is your most critical asset during cyberattacks. The math simply doesn't work.

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Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

eSecurity Planet

Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. Firewall and network protection : Microsoft Defender’s built-in firewall actively monitors private and public network traffic, preventing unauthorized connections.

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Top 20 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know in 2025

eSecurity Planet

Trend Micro: Best for Small Businesses 14 $1.44 Check Point: Best for Firewalls 11 $25.34 Sophos: Best for Home and Small Office Security 10 Acquired by Thoma Bravo 4.7 Its security product tests have been consistently excellent, including in the latest MITRE endpoint security tests and CyberRatings firewall tests.

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How Often Should Organizations Conduct Penetration Tests?

NetSpi Executives

Organizations with high infrastructure complexity must account for continuous system changes, integrations, and potential misconfigurations. This increased complexity introduces more potential vulnerabilities, making frequent testing essential to maintain security visibility and control.

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Trade Wars: How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Cyber Risk and Resilience

SecureWorld News

That headache is real, of course, but accountants and lawyers will step up to sort it out," said Mike Wilkes , Former CISO, MLS; Adjunct Professor, NYU. While many cybersecurity companies operate on a SaaS model, a significant number still rely on on-premises hardware like firewalls, switches, routers, and SD-WAN devices.