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Next-Generation Firewalls: A comprehensive guide for network security modernization

CyberSecurity Insiders

NGFWs boast critical security features such as intrusion prevention, VPN, anti-virus, and encrypted web traffic inspection. This not only helps protect against malicious content but also aligns seamlessly with contemporary networking topologies like Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) and zero-trust architectures.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows. Employee training and education services help to prepare employees for potential types of attacks, how to avoid becoming victims, and how to properly report incidents to security teams.

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The four steps to modernizing your IAM environment and moving to cloud-based access management

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Enterprises secured applications and digital assets through Single Sign On (SSO), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) or Web Access Management (WAM). But this architecture was designed for only a small number of employees to work outside of company headquarters — with limited access to applications beyond the on-premises network perimeter.

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Early detection is the key to tackling security breaches

CyberSecurity Insiders

One specific technology that is gaining traction in the fight against cyber-attacks is network detection and response (NDR). In addition to the right tools and technologies, organizations should establish a consistent set of principles that guide the architecture and security posture. A Multi-Layered Security Approach.

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DCAP Systems: Protecting Your Data with Advanced Technology

SecureWorld News

DCAP also covers your network: proxy servers, VPN and DNS, cloud solutions like Microsoft 365 and G Suite, as well as various third-party applications. What attacks can DCAP systems prevent? In this case, a cybercriminal will have much less opportunity to develop an attack.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Breach and Attack Simulation Product Guide Top 20 Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a tried-and-true method of cyber attack simulation. In theory, only authorized users and role types can access these parts of the network, even during security crises.

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Selecting the Right Cloud SSO Solution for Your Organization

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Modern architectures and applications place additional demands on access management tools. According to the Thales Access Management Index 2020, over half of respondents regarding cloud-first world challenges identified unprotected infrastructure (57%) or cloud applications (55%) as one of the biggest targets for cyber-attacks.