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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

eSecurity Planet

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021

Cisco Security

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) should be disabled or set securely.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – October 9, 2023 – Zero-Days Strike Android, Microsoft, Apple, Cisco & More

eSecurity Planet

The problem: Arm has issued a security alert on CVE-2023-4211 , an actively exploited vulnerability in its Mali GPU drivers. This issue affects several GPU kernel driver versions spanning many GPU architectures, including Midgard, Bifrost, Valhall, and Arm’s 5th Gen GPU architecture.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements. Integrate DLP with secure storage and backup solutions for comprehensive data protection.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

eSecurity Planet

Admins and security teams must act quickly to protect their VPN networks from these persistent and evolving threats: Deactivate default accounts and passwords connected with your VPN systems to prevent brute-force attacks. The researchers used this redirection method to conceal file system processes, leaving security products confused.

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