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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

With faster response times, a more centralized platform, and artificial intelligence-powered workflows, many companies select XDR tools to optimize or go beyond what their SIEM and UEBA tools can do. However, they offer more than these security tools, with automated, continuous testing and automated breach simulation at their core.

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

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All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks. 20% of employee time is spent on company networks.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

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Often auditing will be performed through the review of networking logs, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning can also be used to check for proper implementation and configuration. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. for unauthorized access.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

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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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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

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These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms in more advanced security solutions can be used to enhance anomaly detection.

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