The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What I came away with is that many of the new cloud-centric security frameworks and tools fit as components of proactive security, while familiar legacy solutions, like firewalls and SIEMs, can be categorized as either preventative or reactive security. LW: How does ‘risk-based vulnerability management’ factor in? Is that fair?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. “COVID-19 extended the life of these companies and technologies, and that’s unfortunate.”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

DMZ networks are also helpful for separating out third-party servers, routers, and other technologies and platforms that don’t have as many manageable security features and controls built in. They can also use this time to identify any network components that operate with lesser security controls that put the rest of the network at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

What risks does 5G introduce? Defining 5G security and architecture. Today, the concept of “5G security” lacks an official definition as the technology is still fairly new and evolving. Delving into the technical details of the 5G security architecture is beyond the scope of this article.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Only by integrating these tools into your larger security reporting and analytics infrastructure, and by leveraging actionable responses, can one reduce the threat risk to an organization. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Cisco Secure Firewall integrations.

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Threatpost

APRIL 27, 2020

Firewalls are easy to misconfigure. While the security consequences of such errors may be acceptable for some firewalls, the accumulated risks of misconfigured firewalls in a defense-in-depth OT network architecture are generally unacceptable.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

LW: Why are suppliers of legacy firewall, vulnerability management and EDR solutions also now integrating SIEM capabilities? Nayyar: Many security vendors want a piece of the SIEM market, even if their technology isn’t necessarily purpose-built. Related: Reviving obervability. LW: Anything else?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Sophos moved into the advance guard today by launching a new version of its XG Firewall with “Xstream” architecture that is specifically designed to efficiently reduce a company’s exposure to malicious encrypted network traffic. Sophos’ new XG Firewall is a good start to the improved technologies that are needed.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2020

“Features are a nice to have, but at the end of the day, all we care about when it comes to our web and cloud security is architecture.” – said no customer ever. As a result, organizations are coming around to the realization that digital transformation demands a corresponding network and security architectural transformation.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

•If you are using a CMS hosted in your data center, then you need to be sure to promptly apply fixes and patches provided by your technology vendor. (If Design your architecture in a way where the CMS back end (the behind-the-scenes content repository) is not directly coupled to the front end (the presentation system).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Organizations have long encountered various types of risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. Therefore, security teams need to take a closer look at the best technology to support this innovation. These are just a few examples of how businesses are being transformed through edge computing technologies.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

Shifting requirements One way to understand the security hazards is to think about the radical changes being imposed on the traditional enterprise technology stack. A couple of decades ago, when everything was on the company premises, sitting behind a firewall, security teams at least had a fighting chance to stay on top of things.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2022

Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems are an outdated technology. It’s no longer enough to just manage information – today’s organizations need technology that can proactively detect and respond to dynamic threats as well. Security teams who are relying on SIEMs are using technology that is rapidly becoming obsolete.

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Cisco Security

MAY 18, 2022

With the right strategies and technologies in place, hybrid work can afford an organization many opportunities. Key security architectures for safeguarding hybrid work . It brings together technologies from both Cisco and third parties for a unified view and defense across the network, endpoints, cloud, and applications.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same technology to automate and scale more sophisticated attacks. Staying informed of the latest AI-driven security risks and their far-reaching business consequences is essential.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. based supplier of networking technology.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 7, 2022

Technology advances are meant to improve our lives, from better protection to faster connections to simplifying and streamlining processes for better efficiency. SSE was listed as one of Gartner’s “ 4 Must-Have Technologies That Made the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Security, 2021.” And now, Security Service Edge, or SSE.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

As AI technologies increase operational efficiency and decision-making, they can also become conduits for attacks if not properly secured. Businesses need to consider the following risks when implementing AI. This lack of transparency can create a security risk as it might allow biased or malicious behavior to go undetected.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2023

It helps organizations in knowing when their IT assets will be targeted by attacks and helps them mitigate the risks in advance. Who uses a TIP? The post Importance of having a Threat Intelligence Platform appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What further compounds an already complex architectural and security landscape is the fact that critical infrastructure industries in various countries tend to be either partially or fully government controlled; with many providing “essential services” such as Healthcare, Water, Power, Emergency Services and Food production.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

1 - How to choose cyber secure OT products If your organization is shopping around for operational technology (OT) products, CISA published a guide in January 2025 aimed at helping OT operators choose OT products designed with strong cybersecurity features. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This requires data-level protections, a robust identity architecture, and strategic micro-segmentation to create granular trust zones around an Organization’s digital resources. It’s essential to distinguish that Zero Trust is not a technology and a holistic approach to network security. The Zero Trust journey.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

To help you cut through the noise, weve curated a list of 20 top cybersecurity technology providers that stand out for their innovation, impact, and effectiveness. Check Point: Best for Firewalls 11 $25.34 The cybersecurity market is booming, offering many options but not all solutions are created equal. Visit Palo Alto Networks 2.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The two are addressing major issues like sprawling cloud and software supply chain risks, showing that good companies addressing real needs are having little trouble finding investors. To put it simply, a SASE architecture requires security by design, which previous SD-WAN solutions have not included.”. Versa’s SASE Story.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Secure SD-WAN.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to standard firewalls , features in UTMs often include intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) , secure web gateways , secure email gateways , remote access , routing and WAN connectivity. Some vendors have ditched the UTM label and prefer to call their tools next-generation firewalls (NGFW). URL filtering.

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2025

By achieving ISO 27001 certification , organizations can demonstrate to stakeholders that theyve implemented a rigorous, internationally accepted framework for managing and protecting information security risks. Determine Risk Treatment Options: Decide whether to mitigate, transfer, accept, or avoid risks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2023

Sophos and Fortinet both appear on our list of the top next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) , and while both offer very good security at their price points, they serve very different markets. If you’re just looking for a firewall with good security, Sophos will do. Fortinet offers virtual firewalls too for hybrid cloud use cases.

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Cisco Security

MAY 20, 2021

At the time, we knew it was an important technology, but we had no idea just how valuable it would become for so many organizations – as they scrambled to find faster, simpler, and more flexible ways to secure their environments in the middle of uncertainty. In fact, the entire RSA Conference this week was built on the theme of “Resilience.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction Today you look at the Global/Multi-site Enterprise Security Architecture of an organization and see a myriad of concerns. Global/Multi-Site Enterprise Architecture Many organizations are using Global/Multi-site with dated technology spread throughout data centers and networks mixed in with some newer technologies.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Firewalls regulate network traffic and defend against external threats, whereas WAFs protect web applications by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS requests from potential threats.

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