Remove Architecture Remove Digital transformation Remove Encryption Remove Network Security
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

MY TAKE: Why new tools, tactics are needed to mitigate risks introduced by widespread encryption

The Last Watchdog

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

MY TAKE: Why companies had better start taking the security pitfalls of API proliferation seriously

The Last Watchdog

-based supplier of networking technology. Over the past year, I’ve had several deep conversations parsing how APIs have emerged as a two-edged sword: APIs accelerate digital transformation, but they also vastly expand the attack surface of modern business networks.

article thumbnail

9 Best Secure Web Gateway Vendors for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience. During the pandemic, their importance has been amplified as organizations accelerate digital transformation efforts across cloud, SaaS, and mobility. Key differentiators.

article thumbnail

What to Expect from the Next Generation of Secure Web Gateways

McAfee

Since proxies terminate traffic coming from users and complete the connection to the desired websites, security experts quickly saw the potential to perform more thorough inspection than just comparing URLs to existing blacklists. Another issue revolves the encrypted nature of the internet.

article thumbnail

NEW TECH: Will ‘Secure Access Service Edge’ — SASE — Be the Answer to Secure Connectivity?

The Last Watchdog

It’s called Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE , as coined by research firm Gartner. SASE (pronounced sassy) replaces the site-centric, point-solution approach to security with a user-centric model that holds the potential to profoundly reinforce digital transformation. Greenfield.

Firewall 213
article thumbnail

7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.