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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

The DazzleSpy backdoor software had interesting features to foil detection, including end-to-end encryption to avoid firewall inspection as well as a feature that cut off communication if a TLS-inspection proxy was detected. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. Use web application firewalls to protect exposed web apps.

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Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

One standout feature is its automated response abilities, and users are also high on the ability of CylancePROTECT EPP and CylanceOPTICS EDR to stop ransomware and unknown threats. Sophos: Sophos Intercept X had a strong showing in NSS Labs testing last year and is priced toward the low end of EDR products, making it a security bargain.