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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. Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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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.

Firewall 101
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Xen and the Art of Vulnerability Maintenance

NopSec

A penetration test can also be used to gauge an organization’s security policy compliance, its employees’ security awareness and the organization’s ability to identify and respond to security incidents. Regulators commonly require a documented certification process, and penetration test results can serve that purpose.