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

CyberSecurity Insiders

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. Over the years, the traditional firewall has transformed to meet the demands of the modern workplace and adapt to an evolving threat landscape.

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Q&A: The lesser role VPNs now play for enterprises, SMBs — in a post-pandemic world

The Last Watchdog

However, VPN pipes have become less efficient with the rising use of personally-owed mobile devices increasing reliance on cloud-centric IT resources. Clements: A decade ago having a remote access VPN was the assumed default. LW: What about SMBs; how does a traditional VPN service fit as cloud migration deepens?

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CISA Order Highlights Persistent Risk at Network Edge

Krebs on Security

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. The researchers found that just being able to reach the management interface for a vulnerable Fortinet SSL VPN appliance was enough to completely compromise the devices.

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Why SASE matters and what security pros need to know

SC Magazine

Gartner introduced Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to the market in 2019. But despite frequent references and marketing resources, there’s still much confusion about what SASE means, as well as its purpose and how seriously security pros should focus on it.

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RSAC insights: ‘SASE’ disrupts networking by meshing security, connectivity at the services edge

The Last Watchdog

Early SD-WAN solutions “were built only to replace an MPLS-VPN with an Internet-based VPN,” Ahuja says. The firewall emerged as the cornerstone around which companies were encouraged to pursue a so-called defense-in-depth strategy. A paradigm shift in fundamental network architecture is sorely needed. Secure connections.

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Portnox Cloud: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

Portnox publishes their Security Architecture and Principles for customer review and Portnox Cloud (formerly known as Clear) holds System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II certification for the NAC-as-a-Service platform. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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What Is a Host-Based Firewall? Definition & When to Use

eSecurity Planet

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. How Host-Based Firewalls Work Organizations often adopt host-based firewalls for device-specific security control.