CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, profit-making organizations across industries are increasingly reliant on technology and the internet to conduct their operations. While this technological advancement brings numerous benefits, it also exposes businesses to various cybersecurity risks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

For instance, the The Last Watchdog article you are reading uses a CMS to store posts, display them in an attractive manner, and provide search capabilities. As every computer security professional knows, if anything is on the Internet, it’s subject to increasingly sophisticated attacks. All APIs should use the TLS v1.2 (or

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today, technological advances have seen a rise in cyber security threats globally. Besides, cybercriminals are becoming craftier with sophisticated technology. This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. Security Systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This article was written by an independent guest author. With 5G networks, billions of devices and IoT (the internet of things) are interconnectible — leading to use cases like smart cities, AR/VR on mobile networks, remote medicine and much more. 5G is already transforming and enhancing mobile connectivity.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article looks at cybersecurity risk management, how to establish a risk management system, and best practices for building resilience. As the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) points out in its Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, there is no one-size-fits all solution.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

This article will explore the nature of MSSPs and how they can help businesses, nonprofits, governments, and other organizations have better security with less effort. Managed firewall services setup, configure, and maintain physical or virtual firewall appliances and then monitor alerts to respond to threats detected by the firewall.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It can certainly be said that advances in technology have had a huge impact on cybersecurity in recent years. It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. One of the first was the storage of passwords by internet browsers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Internet 2. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

In the context of this article we will use the term satellite for a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet program plans to send more than a thousand new satellites into orbit every year. Originally most of earth’s satellites were launched for scientific reasons.

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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

Any VPN worth its money encrypts the information that passes through it, so in this article we will ignore those that don’t use encryption. In this article we’ll look at the different VPN tunneling protocols and how they perform. You don’t pay top dollar for a fast internet connection just for the VPN to slow it down.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

This article will provide an overview of the differences between patch management and vulnerability management, and some guidance for getting started on these critical cybersecurity practices. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

This article will explore the product in depth and explore the features, pros, cons, pricing, and other key aspects of Ivanti’s NAC solution. And more: Nozomi Guardian (industrial IOT and operational technology tracking), Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, etc. Security information and event management (SIEM): IBM QRadar, Splunk, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 17, 2023

The latest version of MetaAccess solution extends network access control to cover software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud resources, and a wide variety of “headless devices” such as internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), medical devices, and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll briefly touch on what policies are; tips for writing them; and the advantages policies provide for compliance, transitions, and IT team liability. Policies can cover multiple technologies, but should be labeled clearly for internal and compliance auditor reference. Written documentation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

Adding to the complexity are bring your own device (BYOD) policies, the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). NAC was the highest IT security spending priority in eSecurity Planet’s 2019 State of IT Security survey – and is also one of the technologies users have the most confidence in.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2018

Related article: Taking a ‘zero-trust’ approach to authentication. The concept of the firewall has changed,” Foust maintains. Now identity is the new firewall; identity is the boundary that must be protected. I’m convinced that Foust is right about identity being the new firewall. Unified access.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Web application firewalls (WAF) serve as a barrier to protect applications from various security threats. What Are the Types of Application Security Testing?

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

In our previous article , we described tools for collecting and exfiltrating files ( LoFiSe and PcExter ). Note that all tools described in this article are applied at the stage where the attackers have compromised high-privileged user credentials allowing them to connect to remote hosts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

He has extensive experience in routing and switching, network design, firewalls, cyber security, and data analysis. I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into various types of vulnerability scans, explore their benefits, outline the ideal scenarios for running each type, and list the best vulnerability scanning tool to use for each type of scan. It also examines network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls , and other devices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE product builds off the well established Barracuda security products (firewalls, gateways, email security, and more) that already protect so many global companies. When compared against other SASE competitors, Barracuda SecureEdge can be considered one of the best options to protect remote users.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Enter flow technologies such as NetFlow, which deliver performance metrics while providing over 90 percent of the visibility available from packet analysis. Enlist Outside Help Do you have the internal resources to deal with attacks on mobile platforms, embedded systems, or Internet of Things devices?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Traditionally, this technology implicitly distrusts external traffic and implicitly trusts internal traffic.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

Traditional networking either causes operations bottlenecks by forcing all traffic to route through centralized firewalls or exposes remote assets and cloud resources to attack. This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. with no internet. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker. Browser Hijacker.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This article looks at the security functionality of SD-WAN solutions and how to bolster SD-WAN cybersecurity. Veteran system administrators know traditional networks to be the physical hardware – switches, routers, and firewalls – connecting and controlling network traffic for an organization. Jump to: What is SD-WAN? SDN vs SD-WAN.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Founded in 2000, Fortinet began producing physical firewall appliances and soon expanded into other security categories. FortiSASE Thin Branch Secure Internet Access When neither agent-based or agentless solutions are appropriate, customers can install a Thin Branch appliance. Who is Fortinet?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. Encryption Tools and IT Security Fundamental protocols incorporate encryption to automatically protect data and include internet protocol security (IPSec), Kerberos, Secure Shell (SSH), and the transmission control protocol (TCP).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

SD-WAN integration with the SASE controller for Meraki, Catalyst, and others Cisco Umbrella SIG unifies firewall, SWG, DNS-layer security, CASB, and threat intelligence functions into a single and well-tested cloud service.

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