article thumbnail

How to Block a Program in a Firewall (Windows & Mac)

eSecurity Planet

Third-Party Software Interference with the Firewall Rules If a third-party software, such as an antivirus product , interferes with firewall rules, reset them to their default settings. Bottom Line: Boost Your Network Defense with Firewall Blocking Firewall configuration and rule setups optimize network security defense techniques.

article thumbnail

What Is Cloud Database Security? Types, Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

To prevent malware transmission via cloud synchronization, use strong endpoint security, impose strict cloud service rules, educate staff about phishing dangers, and keep antivirus software up to date. Integrate these practices with advanced security tools to improve threat detection and response skills.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

Managed endpoint security installs, configures, and maintains endpoint protection tools ( antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), etc.) and then monitors the endpoint alerts to respond to detected threats.

article thumbnail

What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

This also involves integrating it with existing cybersecurity measures such as firewalls , endpoint protection tools, monitoring solutions , and antivirus software to provide comprehensive data protection and threat mitigation capabilities.

article thumbnail

7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem. Protects critical data across all cloud apps by extending security to popular cloud collaboration platforms such as Office 365, Google Workspace, and Slack. user/month. per user per month.

Software 131
article thumbnail

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

eSecurity Planet

Failing to Conduct Proper Logging & Monitoring Failure to evaluate firewall log outputs or configure monitoring systems with adequate granularity reduces threat detection and incident response capabilities. Enforcing rigorous access controls to test data assures regulatory compliance while also maintaining data integrity.

article thumbnail

34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.