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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

eSecurity Planet

IDS and IPS solutions help fill in the gaps between endpoint protection , firewalls , and other parts of the security stack. Even the smallest organizations know that they should implement firewalls and endpoint protection solutions. This equipment usually cannot be protected by antivirus solutions or device-specific firewalls.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing

Security Boulevard

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Products with wireless connectivity from lightbulbs to thermostats to smart speakers have now become the norm in many households.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. Wireless Scanners: Use wireless scanners to detect unexpected wi-fi and cellular (4G, 5G, etc.)

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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

Features Strong guest account options: Hotspot: non credentialed access Self-Registration: guest enters info, can require approval Sponsored Guest: authorized creation of account and share credentials Secure wireless connection options: Passive Identity session (using Active Directory (AD) domain logins, etc.) MAC Address bypass (MAB) 802.1x

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FortiSASE SASE Solution Review

eSecurity Planet

Founded in 2000, Fortinet began producing physical firewall appliances and soon expanded into other security categories. Fortinet offers three solutions: FortiExtender (WAN extender), FortiAP (wireless access point), or FortiGate (secure LAN edge connector). Who is Fortinet? However, the bandwidth is pooled for the entire organization.