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

eSecurity Planet

Before performing a firewall configuration, consider factors such as security requirements, network architecture, and interoperability; avoid typical firewall setup errors; and follow the best practices below. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. Why It Matters Network segmentation is a powerful approach for mitigating potential threats and ensuring a safe, well-organized network architecture.

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How to Improve SD-WAN Security

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SD-WAN is a virtual architecture for managing a wide-area network covering distributed, hybrid IT environments typical for today’s enterprise organizations. With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet. What is SD-WAN?

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What is Incident Response? Ultimate Guide + Templates

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Firmware attacks: Attackers target vulnerabilities in the simplified software that runs computer hard drives, printers, medical devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) devices to gain unauthorized access, control the devices, or use them as a launching pad for other attacks.

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Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Security

eSecurity Planet

The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups. infographic from Cisco laying out its SD-WAN architecture. Features: Juniper Session Smart Routers and SASE.

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