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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources. Firewalls Firewalls play an essential role in enhancing the security of your system.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

eSecurity Planet

An application gateway, also known as an application level gateway (ALG), functions as a critical firewall proxy for network security. Understanding ALGs involves knowing how they work, their pros and cons, and how they integrate with or differ from other types of firewalls.

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Xen and the Art of Vulnerability Maintenance

NopSec

This recent spate of malicious attacks has shown just how vulnerable our Internet-based world is. In the era of ‘Internet of Things’, minor flaws can have catastrophic consequences if vulnerabilities are not fixed in time. The main objective of penetration testing is to determine IT security weaknesses.